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The American Revolution might never have happened if social media had existed in the 1770s. George Washington might have vented his fury at the Brits on his Facebook page. more

1/19/17

We can all do more to support veterans

For anyone who has not served in combat, it’s impossible to understand the horrors of war. We can try to imagine them, however. We can imagine . . . more

11/10/16

The triangle at the intersection of Broadway and West Broadway, where several local organizations and businesses plan to install a memorial to American soldiers.

Creating a ‘tribute to their sacrifice’

A small triangle of land in Hewlett, where Broadway, West Broadway and Harris Avenue intersect, is being transformed by several local organizations and businesses into a memorial for military veterans. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/27/16

Nine veterans and their families gathered for a brief ceremony outside the PFC John J. Oliveri VFW Post 1582 on Nov. 11.

Remembering veterans in Inwood

Nine members of the PFC John J. Oliveri VFW Post 1582 and their families gathered outside the Doughty Boulevard headquarters in front of their memorial on Wednesday for a brief and solemn ceremony, honoring veterans and their service. more

By Vanessa Parker | 11/11/15

Partial exemption considered

Lawrence resident Bill Rhinehart, a military veteran, is not pleased that the Lawrence School District has not approved the partial tax exemption for veterans that the Hewlett-Woodmere district voted for unanimously in September of 2014. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/21/15

Remembering a smart, newshound of a dad

I am proud to say I graduated Brooklyn College in 1970. I was a student during the turmoil of the Vietnam War. Demonstrations became an everyday occurrence after the tragic shooting of four students at Kent State in Ohio on May 4, 1970. more

By Phyllis Weinberger | 6/17/15

North Woodmere resident Phyllis Weinberger is an occasional contributor to the Herald.

Revering soldiers before, during and after Memorial Day

It’s rare to see a soldier close up. I saw a young man dressed in his military uniform going up the escalator in Kohl’s in Valley Stream earlier this month. more

By Phyllis Weinberger | 5/20/15

Boots on the ground lead to boots in the ground

A majority of Americans, according to the Pew Research Center, support stepped-up military action against ISIS even though only one-third of those urging boots on the ground believe that we have a clear goal in sight. more

5/7/15

Hewlett-Woodmere’s Board of Education approved a partial property tax exemption for military veterans living in the school district, some of whom applauded the decision at the board’s Sept. 17 meeting.

Vets will get tax break from Hewlett-Woodmere schools

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education voted unanimously at its Sept. 17 regular meeting to approve a partial tax exemption that will allow military veterans to pay less in school property taxes. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/24/14

Military veterans who live in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, such as George Sava, above, are now able able to receive a partial tax exemption.

Hewlett-Woodmere board approves veterans tax exemption

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education voted unanimously at their Sept. 17 regular meeting to approve an alternative tax exemption that will allow military veterans to pay less in school property taxes. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/18/14

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