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The National Amputation Foundation, a Malverne-based nonprofit that caters to amputee veterans, join the Purple Heart Pups on May 7 for a 3K walk to raise funds for veterans.
Dozens of people and …
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5/11/11
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To the ire of local civic leaders, a casino at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum property remains a realistic option for County Executive Ed Mangano, who recently reiterated his desire to …
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By Mike Caputo
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4/27/11
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It wasn’t just about raking leaves and picking up litter on Saturday morning at Veterans Memorial Park and along East Meadow Avenue. For Peter Cipriano Jr., president of the East Meadow Chamber …
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By Mike Caputo
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3/25/11
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Facilitated by Purple Hearts Pups founder Lisa Siano, students at South Side Middle School were able to meet and learn about the experiences of two veterans – John Devine, a disabled vet who served as a Marine in the Vietnam War and Doug Perinchief, who had several tours in Iraq. Three puppy walkers with their dogs also provided information about what it takes to raise these special dogs who serve as companions and helpers to disabled vets.
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3/16/11
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When Ralph Madalena, of Rockville Centre, wrote to the Nassau County Legislature requesting that the Long Beach Bridge be re-named after his grandfather, Michael Valente — a World War I hero and …
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Chris Engelhardt
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3/9/11
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To express their gratitude to those who have served in the military, students in Malverne and West Hempstead made Valentine’s Day cards to be distributed to hospitalized veterans.
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2/16/11
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When Alyse Spinner of the Jacob’s Light Foundation called Rockville Centre resident Liz Boylan with a last minute request for Christmas items for veterans at the Northport VA Hospital, Boylan knew exactly where to turn for help: to her friends and neighbors in the community.
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1/26/11
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This month, Rockville Centre-based KTCpr, Kahn Travel Communications Public Relations, celebrates its 20th anniversary as an agency for the hospitality and tourism sector. The firm, created by industry veteran Richard S. Kahn, is now located at 77 North Centre Ave., Suite 215.
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1/26/11
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Many from the Rockville Centre community are mourning the loss of Lester Wilensky, 85, who died on Dec. 18 from complications of a fall. The highly decorated World War II veteran was active in a …
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12/22/10
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any from the Rockville Centre community are mourning the loss of Lester Wilensky, 85, who died on Dec. 18 from complications of a fall. The highly decorated World War II veteran was active in a number of veterans organizations including American Legion Post 303 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was also a Knight of Pythias. His contributions on the battlefield and as a civilian earned him the respect and admiration of family, friends and colleagues, and permanent recognition in the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
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12/22/10
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