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There were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts . . . more

6/8/23

Steve Friedman, far left, Gary Glick, Eric Spinner, Jeff Newman and Freeberg, members of Jewish War Veterans Post 652, which is headquartered in Merrick.

Jewish war veterans fight for justice

The Jewish War Veterans is a national organization trying to dispel the myth that Jews never served in American military conflicts — and could also possibly help stem the rising tide of antisemitism. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/19/23

Steve Friedman, far left, Gary Glick, Eric Spinner, Jeff Newman and Ed Freeberg are members of Jewish War Veterans Post 652, in Merrick.

How Jewish war veterans can get involved in Post 652

The Jewish War Veterans is a national organization trying to dispel the myth that Jews never served in American military conflicts. And here on the South Shore, Post 652 is seeking out new members, with the goal of upholding the organization's values. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/19/23

Honor the men and women of the armed forces

There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more

11/10/22

Peter Coughlin joined his wife, Dorothea, along with their service dog, Harrison, to help raise money through Veolia Environmental Services to pair other veterans with service dogs.

Mulcahy's Pub hosts fundraiser for veterans

An inaugural fundraiser to help pair service dogs with veterans recently was held for an evening of fun and food at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/1/22

Governor DeSantis: Teachers need to be educated

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to allow U.S. veterans to teach in Florida classrooms is a terrific concept — if and when the veterans earn bachelor’s degrees and complete teacher training programs. more

8/11/22

Maintaining VA centers is the least we can do

In the waning weeks of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln realized that sooner rather than later, the tens of thousands of Union soldiers returning from the battlefield would be forced to fend for themselves. more

4/21/22

The Legislature is focused on helping veterans

Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more

By Bill Gaylor | 4/14/22

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

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale is slated to become a Covid-19 vaccination site toward the end of March.

Nassau Coliseum slated to become Covid-19 vaccination site

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will become a Covid-19 vaccination site, County Executive Laura Curran announced over the weekend. “We’re focused on continuing to ramp up our … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/7/21

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