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Joseph Scarola, adjutant of American Legion Post 303, rang the bell at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month during the Village of Rockville Centre's annual Veteran's Day commemoration.
Forever in their debt
On the 90th anniversary of what was once known as Armistice Day, members of the Rockville Centre community paused to give thanks and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women in our armed services. more
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Anthony J. Santino, a member of Merrick American Legion Post No. 1282, was among the roughly 40 participants in the Merricks' annual Veterans Day ceremony at the War Memorial on Merrick Avenue in North Merrick on Wednesday.
Merricks salute our veterans
Veterans, elected leaders, firefighters and Boy Scouts circled around the Town of Hempstead Showmobile parked at the Merrick War Memorial in North Merrick on Wednesday to salute America's veterans. more
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Now that his service in the Marines is complete, Castiello is studying to become a history teacher.
After Iraq, former Marine aspires to teach
Dominic Castiello, 25, has been all around the world. From Japan and Haiti, to the Philippines and Iraq, the Valley Stream resident served as a sergeant in the Marines, coordinating the transfer of personnel and supplies in addition to setting up landing zones more
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Have you hugged a veteran today?
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as "The Great War." more
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Local merchants and elected officials were on hand to cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the 5th Avenue Chocolatier on Sept. 17.
Valley Stream has a new sweet spot
Imagine walking into a store in Valley Stream where the aroma of sweet, savory chocolate titillates your senses; where servers continuosly offer you an assortment of delicious chocolate covered treats; where champagne, gourmet coffee and soft drinks flow endlessly. more
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A portrait of Michael Valente hangs in City Hall.
Michael Valente Day is Sept. 29
On September 29 Long Beach celebrates Michael Valente Day, named for the World War I hero and the city’s only recipient of the Medal of Honor. Last year, Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan … more
Building Homes for heroes founder Andy Pujol, center, greets veterans Mary and Matt Lammers, left, and William and Katherine Castillo, with their children, Ryan, Haley and Andrea. Castillo was the guest of honor at the golf outing. Photo Susan Grieco/Herald
They build homes for heroes
Standing on the putting green at the Hempstead Country Club on Monday, Army Ranger William Castillo, 29, couldn’t believe the turn his life had taken since he returned from his third tour of duty in the Middle East in 2007. more
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Wounded Army veterans Derek Hughs, left, Clayton Peters, Jason Knowlton, civilian girlfriend Catherine Hubbel and Greg Amira got a surfing lesson from Long Beach native Cliff Skudin, as part of the four-day long Waterfront Warriors event, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, which brought 16 veterans injured in combat and their families to the city for some fun in the sun.
A weekend for the wounded
In September 2005, Army Sgt. Michael Carrasquillo was on an air assault mission in Afghanistan with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was attempting to pull an injured member of his unit to safety when he was hit with a barrage of bullets that penetrated his bicep, chest, shoulder, stomach and hand. more
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