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Eisenhower Park is the scene of a patriotic light display as thousands will gather for some holiday revelry on Saturday.
Fireworks displays start Saturday
It's time to enjoy those July Fourth fireworks. The pyrotechnics are always glorious and with the holiday falling midweek – on Wednesday this year – the festivities begin early, so we can partake of holiday merriment throughout the week. more
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Members of a U.S. Army platoon that the American Legion West Hempstead Cathedral Post 1087 adopted last year sent tokens of appreciate to post members last month.
No, thank YOU! Troops send W.H. veterans their thanks
Every month for the past year, Mike Guerriero has purchased hundreds of toiletry items, socks, games, magazines and more, packed them in three or four boxes and sent them to Afghanistan. He used … more
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Larry and Alice Pinto, married for almost 65 years, renewed their vows on Valentine’s Day. The couple met at an East Rockaway High School basketball game in 1942.
Love was in the air
Three local couples celebrated a renewal of their wedding vows at an affair of love held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale on Valentine’s Day. On a day steeped in romance, local … more
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With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. According to U.S. Census figures, there were 175,000 veterans in 2009 in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Lending a hand to our returning veterans
Are you or veteran or do you know a veteran who’s recently returned to civilian life? With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. … more
On 11/11/11, honor all of our veterans
On Friday, millions of Americans will honor our veterans for their service in the armed forces. In a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, a wreath will be laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns, servicemen and women will be introduced and lauded, and dignitaries will speak of those who have selflessly served our country. more
Honoring our veterans: Those who served, then and now
In honor of Veterans Day, the Herald worked with Peter Johansen, adjutant of the American Legion Cathedral Post 1087 in West Hempstead, and John Hassett, commander of the American Legion Malverne … more
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Under the Belmont-Coliseum plan, a parking garage would be required to be constructed at the Hub in Uniondale.
New plan: Nassau Coliseum at Belmont
A new plan to reconstruct the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at Belmont Park in Elmont, proposed two weeks ago by Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz, has drawn support from local leaders. more
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Ground Zero workers brought over a statue that had been on a nearby street as a reminder of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
Working the graveyard shift
A subway delay saved Charles Kaczorowski’s life. He was heading from his West Hempstead home into lower Manhattan on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, for an 8:30 a.m. meeting in the concourse … more
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Elmont American Legion Post 1033 members Chuck Carlucci, a U.S. Army veteran, and Sal Martella, a Color Guard veteran, talked and prepared for the “Salute to Veterans” ceremony on Aug. 5, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.
Saluting local vets
The 24th Annual Salute to Veterans program on was held at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Friday, August 5, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. more
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Blood Sweat and Tears headlines Town of Hempstead's Salute to Veterans celebration this weekend
Independence Day Celebration Salute To VeteransThe iconic band Blood, Sweat and Tears headlines the Town of Hempstead’s Annual Independence Day Salute, at Point Lookout. Re-live the … more
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