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Connor McKevitt practiced at his East Meadow home for weeks to perfect taps to honor veterans at East Meadow’s last two Memorial Day ceremonies.

Fourteen-year-old Connor McKevitt remembers how hard it was to master the first three notes on the trumpet, which he started at age 9. Playing five different notes was tough, too. Now the engaging … more

By Laura Lane | 8/26/21

Steve Grogan, second from left, received the Nassau County Legionnaire of the Year award from outgoing Nassau County Commander Al Ficalora, left, during a convention. Joining in the ceremony were Lynbrook Post Commander Bill Marinaccio, second from right, and newly elected Nassau County Commander Pat Alesia.

Lynbrook veteran named Legionnaire of the Year

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 member Steve Grogan was named Nassau County’s 2020-21 Legionnaire of the Year. The presentation of the award was made at the Nassau County American Legion Committee’s 101st annual Convention in Massapequa on June 5. more

6/25/21

County Legislator Steven Rhoads announced a bill that would provide additional paid time off to county employees who are combat veterans so they could seek treatment for their combat-related injuries or illness.

Bill would give combat vets more time off

Bob Selby, of Oyster Bay, was an Army specialist 4th class in Vietnam for roughly a year. When he began his service in 1969, he was part of an 11-man unit given the task of tracking enemy fire by radar, then firing back. He has post traumatic stress disorder from his service, and said he knows other combat veterans who have it too. more

By Jennifer Corr and Laura Lane | 6/11/21

The Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 hosted the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Glen Head on Monday, May 31.

Remembering and honoring the fallen on Memorial Day in Glen Head

After a rain-soaked weekend, the weather cleared by Monday morning, allowing holiday events in Glen Head to go forward as planned. Families lined the streets to watch the Memorial Day parade, organized by Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336, and dozens gathered for the ceremony outside the post headquarters on Glen Head Road. more

By Jill Nossa | 6/3/21

Memorial Day ceremony coming to Seaford

There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony in Seaford. more

5/27/21

Pete Wenninger, standing in front of a memorial for POW’s and MIA’s, took over as the commander of the American Legion Post 1082 as the pandemic ravaged the everyday lives of Long Islanders.

E.M. American Legion in need of support

To finish the week off on a cold and rainy Friday evening, East Meadow’s veterans returned to a place on April 16 that for many is like a second home — the American Legion Post 1082 headquarters. more

By Jennifer Corr | 4/23/21

Richard Nicolello, presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, proposed legislation to provide veterans’ groups with Covid relief funds.

Veterans’ halls search for ways to stay open

For years, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion halls have served as gathering spaces for community organizations, hosting everything from scout meetings to parties to fundraisers and blood … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/15/21

Dr. Anthony Boutin, NUMC’s chief executive and medical officer, talked with Nassau County Executive Laura Curran as 90-year-old veteran Frank Zelinski prepared to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccination site for vets opens at Nassau University Medical Center

Veterans who meet current eligibility requirements will need to look no further than Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow to get their Covid-19 vaccines. more

By Jennifer Corr | 3/17/21

Island Park village officials partnered with American Legion Post 1029 to host a Toys for Tots toy drive on Sunday.

Festive Toys for Tots event brings holiday cheer to Island Park

The holiday spirit was in full effect on Sunday as community members, the Village of Island Park board of trustees and member of American Legion Post 1029 attended the village’s second annual Toys for Tots drive at the village square. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/18/20

Gold Coast Library officials said a new building at 180 Glen Head Road would provide everything the community needs in a library.

Gold Coast Library moving ahead with bond vote

Glen Head residents can vote on Tuesday on a $10.8 million bond for the Gold Coast Library to purchase a 2.5-acre property at 180 Glen Head Road to construct a new library. If the bond passes, … more

By Mike Conn | 12/3/20

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