Long Islanders joined the rest of New York and the nation in remembering the victims of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Last Sunday, they gathered by the hundreds throughout their hometowns, at Ground …
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9/14/11
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The Merrick Fire Department marked the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a memorial ceremony at Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue in Merrick on Sunday.
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By David Weingrad
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9/13/11
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Most elementary school students were too young to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In fact, many weren’t even born yet.
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David Weingrad
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9/11/11
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West Hempstead High School honored the boys’ varsity and junior varsity students at an awards ceremony on June 9 at Pompei restaurant in West Hempstead. The coaches recognized the students for …
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7/6/11
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South Side High School Valedictorian Maria Passarelli and Salutatorian Deana Davoudiasl addressed peers, parents, family members and Rockville Centre School District personnel at the 120th annual …
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By Tom Steinert
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6/29/11
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5/25/11
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On her last full day as mayor of Valley Stream, Joanne Antun was honored for her service to the youth of the community. The Valley Stream Youth Council, at its annual fundraiser on April 3, recognized the longtime trustee, who, following the death of Mayor Ed Cahill last year, finished out her term as the village’s first female mayor.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/6/11
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The members of Oceanside VFW Post 5199, along with their families, gathered in the morning of Nov. 11 to celebrate Veteran's Day.
About a dozen veterans and their families gathered for a flag …
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Alex Costello
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11/11/10
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The Merricks marked Veterans Day on Thursday with a solemn ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in North Merrick, with dozens of North Merrick firefighters, Boy Scouts and members of Merrick American …
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11/11/10
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Malverne police officer Matthew Hill was honored for his quick thinking and action earlier this month during the Town of Hempstead’s 13th annual Police Service Awards Ceremony.
Town …
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Lee Landor
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9/29/10
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