Thousands of musically-talented high school students across the nation vie for a coveted spot to represent their high school in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band each year and this year is no exception as one lucky East Meadow High School student was picked for the second consecutive year.
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By Stephany Reyes
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11/28/16
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Though Long Beach — along with the rest of the country — will celebrate the many veterans who have previously served in the Armed Forces on Friday, the city also boasts residents in active duty, including a Bronze Star recipient in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.
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By Ben Strack
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11/10/16
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In 1974, Victor LaTorre’s decision to join the Army was met with trepidation by his father. Decades later, Victor finally understood his father’s stress when his own son, Jose, …
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By Mike Smollins
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11/9/16
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Thousands of musically-talented high school students across the nation vie for a coveted spot to represent their high school in the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band each year and this year is no exception as one lucky East Meadow High School student was picked for the second consecutive year.
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By Stephany Reyes
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10/28/16
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Since Hurricane Sandy attacked our shores, the people of Long Island have been waiting for the federal government to grant funding that will protect our shorelines from future storms. On Aug. 10 . . .
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8/17/16
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Jim LaCarrubba, commissioner of the city’s Department of Public Works, who played a lead role in the city’s recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy, is leaving his position at the end of the month, City Manager Jack Schnirman announced at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The search for a replacement is under way.
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By Ben Strack and Anthony Rifilato
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8/17/16
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer joined U.S. Rep. Peter King, Col. David Caldwell of the Army Corps of Engineers and local officials in Point Lookout on Wednesday to officially break ground on a long-awaited project to strengthen and protect the barrier island’s coastline from future storms.
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By Ben Strack
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8/10/16
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Trucks will begin hauling 250,000 tons of large stones through the West End and the city this month as the Army Corps of Engineers begins work on a large-scale coastal protection project that …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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7/6/16
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This Thursday night, 270 seniors graduate from Wantagh High School. For one, summer vacation will be rather short.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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6/21/16
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June 6th marked the 72nd anniversary of D-Day, the Allied forces invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. U.S. Army Air Forces Captain Harold W. Smith received the Chevalier of the Legion of …
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By Nakeem Grant
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6/15/16
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