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Though the parade was rained out, Rockville Centre still paid tribute to its heroes on Memorial Day. Above, Navy veteran Paul Kuchler, left, and past American Legion Commander Michael Lapkowski saluted fallen soldiers at the memorial park at the Recreation Center on May 30.

Rockville Centre honors veterans despite rain

Rain kept residents inside but it did not stop Rockville Centre from honoring its heroes. Despite the weather that canceled the Memorial Day Parade, the village still held a ceremony inside the … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/1/16

Marching in their memory

Frank Colon Jr. will lead Rockville Centre as it honors those who gave their lives for the nation in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Colon, 64, will be the grand marshal of the parade, which … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 5/25/16

Merrick American Legion Post 1282 members gathered at the Nassau County American Legion’s annual Military Ball and Post Commanders Night last Saturday to support veterans and their families.

Nassau County American Legion honors vets at ball

Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” played from speakers in the ballroom of Leonard’s La Dolce Vita as veterans from across Nassau County gathered for the ninth American Legion’s annual Military Ball and Post Commanders Night on Feb. 20. more

By Stephany Reyes | 2/25/16

The American Legion named Tim Messmer, second from left, the New York State Eagle Scout of the Year. He was congratulated by, from left, his father, Jim Messmer, a Troop 577 assistant scoutmaster; Frank Colon, the North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749 adjutant; and Charlie Kulins, the scoutmaster.

Teen named N.Y.’s Eagle Scout of the Year

Tim Messmer passed Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770’s hall on Bedford Avenue daily when he attended the nearby St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School as a child. He didn’t … more

By Julie Mansmann | 8/20/14

Sal Saladino, an Army veteran and a member of North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749, paid homage to America’s military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle at the Newbridge Road ceremony.

Bellmorites mark Memorial Day

Folks from throughout the Bellmores came out in droves on a sunny morning on Monday to remember those who died in service to their country at the community’s annual Memorial Day parade. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/28/14

The Memorial Day Parade will start in central Bellmore this year

Memorial Day Parade plans set in Bellmore

Bellmore and North Bellmore veterans are preparing for their annual parade and commemorative ceremonies on Memorial Day. more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/21/14

Frank Colon Jr., commander of the Nassau County American Legion, joined disabled veteran Jose Yarcia at meal time.

Food and fun for disabled vets in Malverne

Disabled veterans from the St. Albans VA Hospital in Queens visited the Malverne American Legion Hall last Saturday to join members of Post 44 and the Ladies Auxiliary Unit 44 for a day of food and … more

11/24/10

Residents may never again see the inflated turkey in a wagon dragged by a tractor, a highlight of past North Bellmore Ragamuffin parades, as was the case last year as shown here.

60+-year neighborhood tradition over?

North Bellmore’s Ragamuffin Parade was cancelled this year. The annual tradition, which has taken place on Thanksgiving morning since 1947, was called off due to "lack of interest," according to North Bellmore American Legion Post commander Frank Colon Jr. more

Nancy Hiler | 12/10/09

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