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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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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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Nicholas Talamo began feeding local veterans in April, after he started the Venturing Crew 2718’s Operation Thank a Veteran.
Franklin Square teenager helps feed local veterans in need
When everyone was stuck at home under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s New York on Pause order in March, Nicholas Talamo, of Franklin Square, began worrying about all the disabled veterans who were … more
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Fred Nielsen, center, met Robert Praver at his knot board presentation, at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center’s Children’s Memorial Garden.
Fred Nielsen — 2020 Glen Cove Herald Gazette Person of the Year
The Herald Gazette is proud to name Fred Nielsen its 2020 Person of the Year. more
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The Honor our Heroes event was held at the Long Beach Terrace on Nov. 22. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, center, was among the attendees.
Oceanside veteran rings in event to honor local heroes
Residents, elected officials and former members of the U.S. armed forces joined together on Nov. 22 at the Long Beach Terrace to salute those who have served their country as part of the Honor our Heroes event. more
East Rockaway hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Park on Nov. 11.
East Rockaway recognizes Veterans Day with special ceremony
Residents, elected officials and servicemen and women gathered at Memorial Park on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to recognize all those past and present who have served their country. 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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The Village of Island Park’s annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1029 was held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with about 100 people in attendance. 
Village of Island Park recognizes veterans
The Village of Island Park’s annual Veterans Day remembrance ceremony hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 1029 was held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with about 100 people in attendance.  more
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Past and present servicemen and women, residents and community leaders gathered at Oceanside High School to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
Oceanside community gathers on Veterans Day
In a socially distant ceremony at Oceanside High School, servicemen and women, residents and community leaders gathered to commemorate Veterans Day on Nov. 11 more
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