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Visitors and passersby first noticed that a metal sign at the entrance to the memorial had rusted.
9/11 Memorial to be upgraded
After the condition of the site drew the ire of East Meadowites, congressional leaders and others, Nassau County has secured $125,000 in state funding to repair the Sept. 11 memorial in Eisenhower … more
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Members of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs, left, performed an aerial demonstration.
Military teams take to the skies
The skies over Eisenhower Park resembled an action scene from a summer blockbuster last Saturday, as Navy and Marine Corps units performed aviation demonstrations during a special Fleet Week New York … more
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County leaders and League of YES Executive Director Kristine Fitzpatrick, center, cut a ribbon to mark the completion of the new handicapped-accessible field at Eisenhower Park on April 30.
Field for special-needs ballplayers now open in Nassau
Nicholas Holman, an 8-year-old from West Babylon, has been using a wheelchair for three years; a genetic mutation limits his mobility. But with a little help from his 13-year-old sister, Samantha, he … more
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The Old Bethpage Village Brass Band offers up some spirited selections of traditional music.
Stepping back in time
Glimpse the region's past during a 19th century-style Memorial Day commemoration. more
Cousins Julian Scelza, left, and Natalia DeRosa explored an excavator, one of more than 40 vehicles at the Touch-A-Truck event.
Kids keep on truckin’ at Eisenhower Park
Youngsters had the chance to climb on, play in and simply explore more than 40 unique vehicles at Touch-A-Truck at Eisenhower Park last Saturday. The family-friendly event, hosted by Cox Media … more
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The Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association and lawmakers unveiled the new monument.
Junior firefighter monument erected in East Meadow
In honor of their 10th anniversary, the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association unveiled a new monument dedicated to the region’s youngest volunteers in Eisenhower Park on May 15. A … more
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About 550 runners from across the region and the world participated in the Long Island Marathon on May 1, which started near Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Marathoners head to the races
In spite of rainy weather, hundreds of locals and visitors lined central Nassau County streets last weekend to support participants in the region’s biggest race, the Long Island Marathon. For … more
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Parts of a chain-link fence surrounding the Nassau County Sept. 11 Memorial, located in Eisenhower Park, are broken.
Nassau 9/11 memorial in disrepair
A local congressman and county residents are urging Nassau County officials to repair cracked tiles, peeling paint and other damage to the Sept. 11 memorial in Eisenhower Park. The monument … more
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Thousands of runners raced across Long Island streets under beautiful sunny skies last year.
Roads to be closed for L.I. Marathon
Several local roadways will be closed this weekend for the Long Island Marathon, which is expected to attract thousands of athletes and spectators to the region. For more than 40 years, Long Islanders … more
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Taken from the former Carman Avenue Bridge in East Meadow in 1908, this photo of the Long Island Motor Parkway appeared on the cover of Kroplick’s book about the historic road.
Racing through the Island’s past
Howard Kroplick, 66, was a student at East Meadow High School the first time he drove a car. It belonged to his parents, who let him drive his friends to a basketball game at the school. Kroplick … more
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