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U.S. Army band recognizes East Meadow High senior

Thousands of musically-talented high school students across the nation vie for a coveted spot to represent their high school in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band each year and this year is no exception as one lucky East Meadow High School student was picked for the second consecutive year. more

By Stephany Reyes | 11/28/16

Army sergeant trains paratroopers for action

Though Long Beach — along with the rest of the country — will celebrate the many veterans who have previously served in the Armed Forces on Friday, the city also boasts residents in active duty, including a Bronze Star recipient in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. more

By Ben Strack | 11/10/16

Father-son duo bond over military service

In 1974, Victor LaTorre’s decision to join the Army was met with trepidation by his father. Decades later, Victor finally understood his father’s stress when his own son, Jose, … more

By Mike Smollins | 11/9/16

U.S. Army band recognizes East Meadow High senior

Thousands of musically-talented high school students across the nation vie for a coveted spot to represent their high school in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band each year and this year is no exception as one lucky East Meadow High School student was picked for the second consecutive year. more

By Stephany Reyes | 10/28/16

What happens when amigos work together

Since Hurricane Sandy attacked our shores, the people of Long Island have been waiting for the federal government to grant funding that will protect our shorelines from future storms. On Aug. 10 . . . more

8/17/16

Department of Public Works commissioner to step down

Jim LaCarrubba, commissioner of the city’s Department of Public Works, who played a lead role in the city’s recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy, is leaving his position at the end of the month, City Manager Jack Schnirman announced at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The search for a replacement is under way. more

By Ben Strack and Anthony Rifilato | 8/17/16

Army Corps breaks ground

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer joined U.S. Rep. Peter King, Col. David Caldwell of the Army Corps of Engineers and local officials in Point Lookout on Wednesday to officially break ground on a long-awaited project to strengthen and protect the barrier island’s coastline from future storms. more

By Ben Strack | 8/10/16

The $230 million project calls for the rehabilitation of 17 existing jetties, or groins, and construction of four new ones, as well as the addition of roughly 4.7 million cubic yards of sand for a system of berms and dunes along 35,000 feet of shoreline from Long Beach to Point Lookout.

Army Corps project begins this month

Trucks will begin hauling 250,000 tons of large stones through the West End and the city this month as the Army Corps of Engineers begins work on a large-scale coastal protection project that … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/6/16

John Burke graduates from Wantagh High School on June 23 and leaves for West Point four days later.

Ready to serve his country

This Thursday night, 270 seniors graduate from Wantagh High School. For one, summer vacation will be rather short. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/21/16

General Thomas Owens, center, congratulates Captain Harold Smith, left, with Colonel Maureen Murphy applauding him.

World War II veteran honored on 72nd anniversary of D-Day

June 6th marked the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, the Allied forces invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. U.S. Army Air Forces Captain Harold W. Smith received the Chevalier of the Legion of … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/15/16