Students at Dutch Broadway Elementary School donated $5,627 to Building Homes for Heroes thanks to their yearlong recycling efforts and the school’s third annual Walk-a-Thon, which also …
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7/9/15
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Life gets so hard when you’re very old that dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs bureaucracy does indeed feel like adding insult to an already injurious process.
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7/8/15
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July Fourth celebrations are underway this weekend as prelude to the big day that features the return of fireworks to Jones Beach.
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By Karen Bloom
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6/24/15
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The Elmont American Legion mustered at 9:30 a.m. at the Sewanhaka High School parking lot on Memorial Day and led the traditional parade in honor of the soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and Coast …
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6/8/15
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Local Vietnam War veterans visited Floral Park Memorial on April 29 to share their military experiences with students in Deborah Francis’ and Wendy White’s U.S. history classes. The …
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6/3/15
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The Town of Hempstead approved the redevelopment plan for the Nassau veterans Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, clearing the way for a complete renovation of the 43-year-old arena.
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By David Weingrad
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5/26/15
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H. Frank Carey seniors in Mike Cartolano’s Media Arts class honored several Carey alumni and staff who served in the armed forces.
At the Feb. 27 event, veterans shared their service …
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3/18/15
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As a part of a district-wide program known as Valentines for Vets, students from Franklin Square and Elmont schools created Valentine’s Day cards for veterans.
Hempstead Town Councilman Bruce …
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3/4/15
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Even if you’re just a casual hockey fan, you’ve probably noticed that the New York Islanders are having a pretty good year.
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2/12/15
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When the new school-zone speed cameras program was implemented, it was estimated that it would bring in $30 million. County Executive Ed Mangano wanted it . . .
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12/18/14
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