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Christine Scaffidi, of East Meadow, dressed in her best patriotic garb for the Celebrate America event.

East Meadowites and residents of Long Island communities far and wide spilled across the Eisenhower Park green on Saturday night for an Independence Day-themed extravaganza. Nassau County and TD … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/7/16

Flying the flag in Franklin Square

Joan & Larry Prendergast of Franklin Square celebrated Independence Day amidst a display of American Flags, including the centerfold of The Herald. more

7/9/15

Donna Dobkowski, second from left, brought her daughters Anna, 12, and Kristen, 14, to the Historical Society of the Merricks’ reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July at the Merrick Avenue gazebo. Right, Historical Society President Lawrence Garfinkel has organized the annual event for many years.

Merricks mark the Fourth of July

As they first did in the summer of 1776, local townsfolk gathered last week to hear the words of Thomas Jefferson declaring America’s original 13 colonies free and independent states. more

7/8/15

Leave the fireworks to the professionals

With Independence Day this weekend, the Elmont Fire Department is urging residents to stay safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals. Although some fireworks may be legal to buy and use, … more

7/2/15

Declaration reading set for Fourth of July

The Historical Society of the Merricks will hold its annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence this year on the Fourth of July. The reading will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Merrick gazebo, at Merrick Avenue north of Sunrise Highway. more

6/10/15

Aaron Baruch, 12, was one of many children who added their palm prints to a poster that read, “The Future of Israel is in good hands!” They used blue paint on a white background for the colors of he Israeli flag.

Synagogues unite for Israel Independence Day

Jews from Bellmore and Merrick came together on April 23 to celebrate Israel’s 67th birthday. more

5/7/15

John Skidmore, of North Bellmore, raced through downtown Bellmore in patriotic fashion.

Patriotism on display at Striders’ run

lthough skies were overcast last Friday morning, they did not dampen the spirits of more than 500 participants in the Independence Day Run hosted by the Bellmore Striders running club. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/16/14

Veterans and active military personnel will be able to visit Hempstead Town beaches for free this weekend.

Town waives recreational fees for military personnel Independence Day weekend

To salute the veterans and active service personnel in honor of Independence Day, Hempstead Town will waive parks’ admission fees on the July 4th weekend for active military personnel and … more

7/3/14

More than 700 people participated in the Bellmore Striders' annual Independence Day Run on the Fourth of July.

Bellmore Striders' July 4th run draws record crowd

More than 750 runners pounded Bellmore’s pavement last week at the annual Independence Day Run, hosted by the Bellmore Striders running club. more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/10/13

Fireworks lit up the sky over Valley Stream on the Fourth of July.

Fireworks light up sky over Valley Stream

An estimated crowd of 30,000 people gathered to watch Valley Stream’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular on Thursday night, one of the biggest Independence Day events on Long Island. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/5/13

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