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Florence Gear turned 100 years old on Feb. 23, celebrating with friends and neighbors in the Regent St. home she’s lived in since 1946. “She had a penchant for small animals,” said her … more
Victory or death. On the freezing-cold night of Dec. 25, 1776, George Washington crossed the ice-choked Delaware River with those code words assigned to each soldier. more
Edna Shostak celebrated a life that has seen nearly the entirety of the 20th century and 14 years into the 21st century on Aug. 29 as friends and family gathered at the Bristal of North Woodmere for … more
The Greater Long Island Running Club hosted a one-mile fun run to celebrate the 95th birthday of member and Valley Stream resident Bill Benson on July 22. more
Once again, the birthday fairy has smacked — um, tapped — me on the shoulder. more
So, how about this winter? more
“Welcome to Seussville” banners, along with red and white balloons, greeted children as they walked into the William L. Buck School on March 2. It would have been author Dr. Seuss’s 108th birthday and it was celebrated with great fanfare at the District 24 elementary school. more
Wednesday will be a special day for young Antonette Gatke. It will be only the third time that she gets to celebrate her birthday on her actual birthday. more
Margaret Fenwick has lived through two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement and so many more historical events. She made history herself last week, when she celebrated her 100th birthday, a feat achieved by less than 1 percent of the world’s population. more
Valley Stream resident George Malekian celebrated his 90th birthday on Aug. 27. Just a decade shy of a century, he is still gazing toward a bright future. more
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