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Make Red Cross’s month: get involved
March is the month we recognize the American Red Cross for all it does, as we have since President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it so in 1943: “I request that during that month . . . more
Anthony Santino took his oath as supervisor on Jan. 5.
Hempstead officials take their oaths
Former Councilman Anthony Santino was sworn into office on Jan. 5 as town supervisor at the Town of Hempstead inauguration. The ceremony was held at Hempstead Town Hall in the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, where returning council members Bruce Blakeman, Erin King Sweeney and Edward Ambrosino were also sworn into office. Nasrin Ahmad resumed her position as town clerk and Donald Clavin as receiver of taxes. more
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Lynbrook American Legion members gathered to reflect on the shared experience of war at the Doughboy Monument this Veterans Day. From left to right: Bill Geier, Henry Speicher, Steve Grogan and Jack Barlow.
Honor veterans in Lynbrook, East Rockaway
On a chilly November morning, Lynbrook veterans along with loved ones and members of the community gathered at the Doughboy Monument just north of the train station to commemorate veterans and victims of all wars. Despite cloudy skies, family and friends of the vets milled about the plaza, telling stories and recalling memories of the shared experience of war. more
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A flag bearing the names of all the victims who died on Sept. 11, 2001, flies outside Ed Thompson’s home.
For some, village’s 9/11 ceremony is lacking
On the anniversary of the attacks that took the life of his son and 2,976 others, Valley Stream resident Ed Thompson chooses not to attend the village’s remembrance ceremony, and his reason has been a point of contention for some through the years. more
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Philip Dickler works at the high school where the Survivor Tree saplings were grown, and helped arrange Valley Stream’s acquisition.
‘Survivor trees’ added to Sept. 11 memorial
The Village of Valley Stream’s Sept. 11 memorial grew by two saplings this year, which were featured during the village’s remembrance ceremony last Friday. more
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The Seaford community will pay tribute to the five residents killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in a ceremony on the 14th anniversary.
Seaford, Wantagh to commemorate Patriot Day
Patriot Day services will be held in Wantagh and Seaford to honor local residents killed in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. more
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Daniella Ford and Brenton Mighty are pictured at the signing ceremony.
Sewanhaka celebrates college-bound athletes
Sewanhaka High School held a senior signing award ceremony for Justin Alexandre, Daniella Ford and Brenton Mighty, who are entering college on athletic scholarships. Alexandre, who was not present … more
Kindergarten students, from left, Nyla Appleby, Dorothie St. Fort Colin and Anjali Venkatasami sang along with classmates.
Kindergartners celebrate their differences
Gotham Avenue School kindergarteners embraced their cultural differences and similarities during a song-filled, multicultural presentation, which highlighted what the students’ had learned … more
Board of Education trustee Ronald Ellerbe, left, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, second left, President Michael Pomerico, center right, trustee Vilma Lancaster, second right, and Vice President Anthony Miller, right, honored trustee Debra Mulé with a plaque and thanked her for her nine years of service.
Freeport BOE trustee Debra Mulé honored
The Freeport Public School District Board of Education honored longstanding board trustee Debra Mulé for her tireless service and dedication on behalf of the students and families, and for her … more
Elmont American Legion Post #1033 First Vice Commander Eric Spinner explained the meaning of the American flag to students at the ceremony.
Covert Avenue Celebrates Flag Day
Covert Avenue School students paid tribute to the American flag during a Flag Day ceremony featuring patriotic music and attended by veterans from Elmont American Legion Post #1033. Students … more
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