Keyword: Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Our armed forces need your help
There were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts . . . more
The Valley Stream Herald recognizes George Catalanotto, Vietnam veteran, as this year's Person of the Year.
George Catalanotto is the Valley Stream's Herald 2022 Person of the Year
W hen George Catalanotto, a distinguished U.S. Army veteran who served for 13 months in Vietnam as a combat engineer, enters a classroom for one of his teaching presentations about veterans, he … more
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John J. Olivero Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1582 members from left were Lou Lanzilotta, Commander Frank Santoro, Sal Scotto, Ralph Notto, Jerry Kilhane, Al Cihnati, Ron Sorrentino, Barry DeGroot and John Pallandino.
Remembering the military veterans in Inwood
The gathering of the John J. Olivero Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1582 members becomes smaller every year, but no less important to those men and their families who gathered at the memorial at the intersection of Doughty Boulevard and Mott Avenue in Inwood for a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11. more
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Honor the men and women of the armed forces
There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more
Navy veteran Joseph Santillo raised the flag at the Inwood VFW Post 1582 Veterans Day ceremony in 2011.
World War II veteran Joseph Santillo dies at 95
Lifelong Inwood resident Joseph Santillo, a World War II veteran and retired Nassau County police officer for 36 years died on Oct. 16. Santillo was 95. more
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The Legislature is focused on helping veterans
Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more
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From left, Andy Pfortsch, Frank Belardo, Frank Salamino, Tom McKevitt, Stephanie Rosetti, Bill Lattarulo and Tom Kelly celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday.
Diamond jubilee celebration for the E.M. VFW
The East Meadow Veteran’s of Foreign War Post 2736 celebrated their 75-year mark on Thursday. The post received the diamond jubilee award from the national headquarters Commander in Chief Hal … more
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Elvis tribute artist Steve Mitchell rocked the house at Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5199 on Sunday with a special concert.
'Elvis' rocks the house at Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars post
The king of rock ‘n’ roll came to town when Elvis impersonator Steve Mitchell performed at Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5199 on Sunday. more
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Lynbrook fire and police vehicles drove down Vine Street on Sunday to celebrate the 93rd birthday of World War II veteran William Vogric, right, who waved back to the first responders.
Car parade celebrates Lynbrook veteran’s 93rd birthday
With lights and sirens blaring, Lynbrook firefighters and police officers drove down Vine Street in Lynbrook on Sunday in their fire trucks and patrol cars to honor World War II veteran and longtime Lynbrook resident William Vogric. more
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Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2307 hosted their annual event at the Doughboy Memorial on Nov. 11.
Lynbrook commemorates Veterans Day
Veterans, residents and elected officials gathered at the Doughboy Memorial behind the Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, as American Legion Post 335 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2307 hosted their annual ceremony. more
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