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County Executive Laura Curran presented the Distinguished Medal to East Meadow’s Peter Wenninger.

East Meadow American Legion commander is honored

The East Meadow American Legion commander, Pete Wenninger, was one of five veterans honored with the 2021 Distinguished Service to Veterans Award last Sunday at the 35th annual Salute to Veterans at … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/2/21

On Sunday, Aug. 22 an evening of music, performance, art installations and a floating lantern launch at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside and Harry Chapin Theatre in East Meadow.

Covid-19 memorial planned at Eisenhower

On Sunday, Aug. 22, from 6 to 10 p.m., the nonprofit group Artists in Partnership will present "Toro Nagashi: Memorializing Loved Ones Lost to Covid-19,” a multi-cultural evening of music, … more

8/17/21

There will be no July Fourth fireworks at Eisenhower Park, as in years past.

No fireworks this year

Eisenhower Park’s annual Fourth of July fireworks, which have taken place for decades, will not be presented this year. The decision was not publicized by TD Bank, which has hosted the display … more

By Laura Lane | 7/1/21

No July Fourth fireworks at Eisenhower Park

Eisenhower Park’s annual Fourth of July fireworks, which have taken place for decades, will not be presented this year. The decision was not publicized by TD Bank, which has hosted the display … more

By Laura Lane | 6/30/21

Eisenhower Park is home to memorials honoring service men and women, and it’s time to add a memorial for Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans, said Nassau County Veterans Service Agency Director Ralph Esposito.

Memorial for soldiers lost during Afghanistan, Iraq wars

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said on Monday that a memorial in Eisenhower Park to commemorate soldiers who died in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars is currently in the planning stage. It will be one of the first in the state to honor soldiers who died in these wars. more

3/26/21

Nassau's public golf courses to reopen Friday

Nassau County's golf courses will open to the public again on Friday, including the 18-hole Eisenhower Park course and the nine-hole courses at North Woodmere Park and Cantiague Park in Hicksville. more

4/23/20

Medical supply donations can be dropped off at the Nassau County Public Safety Parking Lot at Field 3 in Eisenhower Park through April 3.

Nassau County collection of medical supplies runs through April 3

County Executive Laura Curran, Police Commissioner of Police Patrick J. Ryder and Office of Emergency Managment Commissioner Steven Morelli said that Nassau County will begin accepting donations of medical supplies at Eisenhower Park due to the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/27/20

George Richard Baroni spent five years in the Air Force, and was part of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s honor guard when the president visited his base in the Philippines in 1960. George and his wife, Patricia, were married on May 15, 1965.

East Rockaway veteran recalls Air Force days

George Richard Baroni was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in the Philippines when he was asked to serve as an honor guard for President Dwight Eisenhower when he visited in 1960. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/14/19

Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot perform another rousing tribute to Billy Joel on Aug. 30.

What's happening on Long Island

Performances/On Stage Mike DelGuidiceThe popular singer-songwriter and his band in a tribute to Billy Joel, Friday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or … more

8/29/19

Enjoy the rest of summer, locally

As the summer winds down, many families are racing to make the most out of the last days of the season before children return to school, high school grads go away to college and the days begin to cool. But look no farther than your geographic backyard . . . more

8/23/19