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Members of the American Legion and the veterans from the center stood in front of the wall that Aaliyah Bilal made.

American Legion visits vets in E.M. care center

The East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 donned their uniforms on Saturday to visit veterans at the Fulton Commons Care Center on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow. The E.M. crew went to thank the vets … more

By Mallory Wilson | 11/18/21

Herbert Rosenberg surrounded by family and friends in front of his home on the Rockville Centre-Oceanside border.

WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday

Herbert Rosenberg, a World War II veteran and prison camp survivor, was honored during his 100th birthday on Saturday at his Cleveland Avenue home, on the Rockville Centre-Oceanside border, by his family, friends and fellow American Legion post members. The parade saw Rockville Centre firefighters, Nassau County police and veterans drive by his home for a salute to Rosenberg. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 11/11/21

Members of East Meadow American Legion Post 1082 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2736 laid wreaths next to the memorial.

Local vets start the celebration a few days early

“Today, unlike Memorial Day, which is a day of mourning, is a day of thanks,” said Pete Wenninger, commander of East Meadow American Legion Post 1082, at Veterans Memorial Park last … more

By Mallory Wilson | 11/11/21

Nearly 200 people participated in the event, which raised money for six local veterans organizations.

Run for Heroes supports veterans in Rockville Centre, other areas

Nearly 200 residents, veterans, Boys and Girl Scouts troop members and residents gathered at Baldwin Park on Sunday for the Run for Heroes event, which benefitted Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303 and other groups. more

9/30/21

Run for Heroes supports veterans in Lynbrook and other areas

Nearly 200 residents, veterans, Boys and Girl Scouts troop members and residents gathered at Baldwin Park on Sunday for the Run for Heroes event, which benefitted Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2307, as well as other groups. more

9/30/21

Carolyn McGillicutty and Caroline Houghton served up burgers and hot dogs at the 9/11 Memorial Concert, sponsored by the American Legion Post 336, in Glen Head on Saturday. Both women 's husbands are in the Glenwood Fire Department.

Memorial concert in Glen Head honors 9/11 heroes

The Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 in Glen Head held a memorial concert featuring Chicken Head and Trilogy on Saturday to raise money for the Tunnels2Towers Foundation more

9/16/21

Rockville Centre firefighters and police officers marched side-by-side into the Village Green at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

RVC remembers those lost on 20th anniversary of 9/11

On Sunday, residents gathered at the Village Green in Rockville Centre in front of the recently renovated 9/11 memorial to continue their promise to never forget the lives lost on that fateful Tuesday morning in 2001. Residents lit candles to commemorate the nearly 3,000 people that died that day, including 49 from the village. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 9/16/21

President Biden followed through on his promise to remove American troops from Afghanistan once and for all by his August 31 deadline.

As Afghan War comes to end, local vets feel betrayal, anger

Many of the more than 4 million American armed forces veterans or active-duty personnel who have served in the 20 years since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 are battling a sense of heartbreak, … more

By Annemarie Durkin | 9/9/21

Keane (left) and Paruch (right) with Associated manager Ralph Fischetto

American Legion Post 303 thanks local businesses for donations

Post 303 presented plaques to three RVC businesses that allowed them to solicit donations for their Poppies that they did in April and May to honor veterans. more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 9/2/21

County Executive Laura Curran presented the Distinguished Medal to East Meadow’s Peter Wenninger.

East Meadow American Legion commander is honored

The East Meadow American Legion commander, Pete Wenninger, was one of five veterans honored with the 2021 Distinguished Service to Veterans Award last Sunday at the 35th annual Salute to Veterans at … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/2/21

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