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This is the second part of a two-part series written by Lynbrook native 2nd Lt Christopher Molaro, who is currently stationed in Iraq. It was approaching midday. Dust had picked up, conditions were not the best, but Lt. Col. Robert Wright, commander of Task Force Steel Dragon, 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, was determined to help a local sheik support his tribe when they needed it the most. more
Plaza Theatrical Productions brings Dora the Explorer to the stage on Saturday. Other weekend highlights include a Civil War reenactment at Old Bethpage Village Restorationa and a concert with the American Chamber Ensemble at Hofstra. more
Chris Van Dyke, the brother of Kathleen Brosnan, a Rockville Centre resident, is currently serving in the Army in Afganistan. He recently came home on a two-week leave. While home, he stopped by Covert Elementary School and St. Agnes Cathedral School to thank students for the letters and candy they have sent him and his fellow troops. He said the visits were important to him because he wanted to let all the children know how much the soldiers appreciate getting mail and packages from home. more
Hundreds gathered outside Dees’ Nursery in Oceanside on Dec. 6 to mark the seventh year of DHL Operation Holiday Cheer, a charitable program in which holiday trees, decorations and encouraging … more
It's the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, with the crunch of leaves beneath our feet. The weekends are chock full of outdoor more
According to official reports, six American soldiers were killed during the first two weeks of this month in Afghanistan, casualties of Operation Enduring Freedom. more
After serving in the Navy for the past four years, Andrew DeMarsico decided to do it all over again. He will return to Naval service for another four years on May 12. more
Dan Peck was born into a family of leaders. The 26-year-old Lynbrook resident has two older brothers who served in the armed forces, and, while in high school, Peck said, he led various service organizations. So for him it felt only natural to join the Army in 2001 and eventually lead an Army artillery unit in Salah ad Din, a northern province of Iraq. more
The Island Park Civic Association is hosting a Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Bridgeview Yacht Club Feb. 6 to honor U.S. troops fighting overseas. This is IPCA’s second annual dinner dance, and … more
The fifth annual Tribute to James “Jimmy” McNaughton will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub and Music Hall at 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh. more
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