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Manhasset

North Hempstead completes 9/11 Memorial before 24th anniversary

By Isabella Gallo

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New Hyde Park Fire Dept. holds 9/11 event, honors members who died that day

By Larissa Fuentes & Isabella Gallo

Veterans walked around Eisenhower Park while raising donations for those in need.

Nassau

Eisenhower Park hosts Veterans Valor Walk

By Casey Fahrer

Derick and Owen Valance (L. to R.) arrive in Port Jefferson after completing last year’s 22-mile kayak crossing of the Long Island Sound.

Derek, Owen Valance to take on 22-mile kayak challenge for PTSD awareness

By Hannah Devlin

Over 150 veterans and over 20 vendors attended the breakfast and resource fair hosted by state Assembly Member Michael Durso.

Massapequa

Veterans enjoy pancakes, learn about resources

By Casey Fahrer

State Sen. Steve Rhoads inducted Levittown veteran Matthew DeGregorio into the Veterans Hall of Fame.

Levittown

Levittown’s Matthew DeGregorio honored in state Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

By Casey Fahrer

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Port Washington

Port Washington Navy SEAL veteran braved Hudson swim to honor fallen heroes

By Christy Hinko

World War II

Veterans

80 years later: why World War II still shapes the American story

By Lawrence Kadish

Assembly Member Ed Ra holds 13th annual veterans picnic

By Isabella Gallo

The Town of Oyster Bay hosted a 24-hour lacrosse game that raised nearly $100,000 for charity.

Massapequa

Oyster Bay raises nearly $100K with 24-hour lacrosse game

By Casey Fahrer

“Salute to America” fire work show

Massapequa

Oyster Bay holds annual ‘Salute to America” concert and firework extravaganza

By Amit Ben-Bassat

Omarr Tobias

Veterans

Hempstead native Omarr Tobias takes charge of Navy command center

By Christy Hinko

Members of the Syosset VFW Post 6394 stand in Memorial Park after this year's Memorial Day parade.

Syosset

Syosset’s Memorial Park gets $10K in upgrades from chamber

By Hannah Devlin

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Williston Park Fire Department kicked off July 4 weekend with longstanding parade

By Isabella Gallo

The Town of North Hempstead honored veterans at Clinton G. Martin Park as part of its Hometown Heroes program.

Town of North Hempstead honors veterans with banners in parks

By Casey Fahrer

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Mineola

Mineola students host local veterans during Flag Day celebrations

Members of the Syosset VFW, Post 6394, at this year's Memorial Day parade.

Syosset

Syosset VFW forges connection with the community

By Hannah Devlin

East Williston celebrates Flag Day with hometown heroes dedication

By Isabella Gallo

Locust Valley Senior Ricardo Moran-Cruz, who is joining the Marines this summer, took a moment to meet with marine veteran Joseph DiLorenzo.

Locust Valley seniors learn from veterans at 12th annual Flags for Freedom ceremony

By Hannah Devlin

Long Island Elite

Business

Long Island Elite donates van to Paws of War for vets, service dogs

By Christy Hinko

The 2025 Paws of War Car Show was a fun way to connect veterans with service dogs.

Smithtown

Rides, ruffs and raffles: Paws of War Car Show 2025 helps vets in the best way

By Nicole Formisano

American Legion Post 86 in Bethpage reopens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Bethpage

Bethpage American Legion Post reopens after decade-long hiatus

By Casey Fahrer

Westbury, Carle Place honor hometown Tuskegee Airmen, veterans

By Isabella Gallo & Amit Ben-Bassat

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New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Garden City Park hold parades

By Casey Fahrer & Amit Ben-Bassat

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