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Community members watched fireworks last Sunday night at Greis Park, at Lynbrook’s Patriots’ Weekend event.

See photos! Lynbrook celebrates Patriot's Weekend

Lynbrook commemorated Memorial Day by hosting Patriot's Weekend, which ended in the annual Memorial Day parade on Monday. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/31/24

The East Rockaway community joined together at the East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School to take part in a Memorial Day ceremony.

See photos! East Rockaway commemorates Memorial Day

Neighbors gathered at East Rockaway Jr./Sr. High School on Monday to recognize the service men and women that have died for the country. more

By Ben Fiebert | 5/31/24

Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Look to the skies: High-flying stunts at the Bethpage Air Show

It’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach to watch the action overhead during the Bethpage Air Show is a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, is helmed once again by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/24/23

VFW Post 958 march in the East Rockaway Memorial Day parade last year.

Find out where to watch local Memorial Day parades

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor and respect men and women who sacrificed their life while serving in the U.S. military. It is an annual tradition in communities across the country, and … more

By Mark Nolan | 5/21/23

Gather 'round the grill: It's time for some sizzle

Get fired up! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and with it barbecue season is upon us. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/16/23

Mayor Alan Beach spoke during the service at the Doughboy Monument.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway host Memorial Day festivities

One year after the coronavirus pandemic wiped out festivities, Lynbrook returned to hosting an in-person Memorial Day Parade on Monday, while East Rockaway also hosted an in-person ceremony. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?

Memorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective anti-insurrection rally. more

5/27/21

Lynbrook American Legion members paid their respects in front of the Doughboy Monument after the 2019 Memorial Day Parade. This year, the village returns to in-person memorials.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway to host Memorial Day ceremonies

Lynbrook will hold its annual Memorial Day parade in person this year and also host a movie in the park, while East Rockaway will host a service instead of a parade. more

By Tom Carrozza | 5/26/21

Remembering our warriors’ sacrifices

We marked Memorial Day on Monday, honoring all those who died in military service to our nation. It was a holiday unlike past years . . . more

5/28/20

Lynbrook will host a small Veterans Day drive-by parade on Monday. Above, American Legion Post 335 members Steve Grogan, left, and Bill Marinaccio with their member recruitment poster.

Lynbrook to host drive-by Memorial Day parade, East Rockaway's festivities canceled

The coronavirus pandemic will not stop Lynbrook from honoring its heroes with a modified Memorial Day parade on Monday. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/19/20

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