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South Side Middle School students James Loud, Michael Riomao and Declan Sheehan, flanked by Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon, left, and James’s father, Ed Loud.
South Side Middle Schoolers donate to veterans
Three boys from South Side Middle School knew exactly what they wanted to do to give back to their community as part of a collaborative class project. James Loud, Michael Riomao and Declan … more
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Rockville Centre resident Michael Williams was sent off after his 85-day hospital stay by Mercy Hospital staff.
U.S. veteran discharged after 85-day battle with Covid
Rockville Centre resident Michael Williams is described by his wife, Tracey, as an alpha male who has never been afraid of a battle. Over the course of 85 days at Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital, Williams fought Covid-19 physically and mentally — and beat it. 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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Richard Nicolello, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, proposed legislation to provide veterans’ groups with Covid relief funds.
Veterans’ halls search for ways to stay open
For years, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion halls have served as gathering spaces for community organizations, hosting everything from scout meetings to parties to fundraisers and blood … more
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State Sen. Kevin Thomas, joined by local officials, veterans and NUMC medical personnel, called on the federal government to fund expanded services and housing at the county’s safety-net hospital.
Push to add veterans’ services at medical center
For years, the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency’s more than 90 volunteers drove veterans to facilities like the Veterans Affairs hospital in Northport to receive specialized care, because services for veterans are limited in Nassau County. But agency officials hope that President Biden’s proposed $2.7 trillion American Jobs Plan will allow veterans to access expanded services in their own county. more
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Dr. Anthony Boutin, NUMC’s chief executive and medical officer, talked with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran as 90-year-old veteran Frank Zelinski prepared to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Vaccination site for vets opens at Nassau University Medical Center
Veterans who meet current eligibility requirements will need to look no further than Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow to get their Covid-19 vaccines. more
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East Meadow Kiwanis gathered outside the Shoprite in Uniondale to collect food for local pantries over the weekend.
Kiwanis Club of East Meadow food drive a success
The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow held a food drive on the weekend outside of the ShopRite in Uniondale. Seven truckloads of non-perishable food and 54 gift cards, were collected for local pantries with monetary donations amounting to $545. more
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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale is slated to become a Covid-19 vaccination site toward the end of March.
Nassau Coliseum slated to become Covid-19 vaccination site
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will become a Covid-19 vaccination site, County Executive Laura Curran announced over the weekend. “We’re focused on continuing to ramp up our … more
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The Herald interviewed Andrew Conlin in his Merrick home as he approached his 100th birthday in 2019. The longtime resident died at 101 on Feb. 7.
Longtime Merokean, storied World War II veteran, dies at 101
Andrew Conlin, a World War II veteran, former New York City police officer and longtime Merrick resident, died Feb. 7, at age 101. His maintained his jovial, fun-loving attitude into his later years, … more
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American Legion Post 1033 member Eric Spinner, far left, and Jewish War Veterans Post 652 Commander Gary Glick are working to get local veterans vaccinated. Last year, they held a Veterans Resource Fair at the Merrick Golf Clubhouse with JWV member David Zwerin.
Local veterans help peers get vaccinated
Currently in New York, those over 65 years of age are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine — a population that includes many of Long Island’s older veterans. For Jewish War … more
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