Veterans Archives – LI Press

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

Assembly Member Ed Ra holds 13th annual veterans picnic

By Isabella Gallo

Two newly unveiled bridge signs honor fallen troopers Fabio Buttitta and Thomas M. O’Neill, pictured at the dedication ceremony with lawmakers and community members.

Brentwood

Two Sagtikos Parkway bridges dedicated in honor of fallen NYS troopers

By Reed Ounjian

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

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

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

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

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1819 selected John Sabatino as the Grand Marshal for the Port Washington Memorial Day Parade.

Port Washington

John Sabatino named Grand Marshal of VFW Post 1819 Memorial Day Parade

By Larissa Fuentes

Paws of War

Veterans

Paws of War car show returns June 1 to help veterans

By Christy Hinko

Team EVA makes stops at memorials and ceremonies to lay flowers, cones, wreaths and flags during the week-long fundraiser.

Glen Cove

Team EVA runs 7 marathons in 7 days for veterans

By Hannah Devlin

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‘There won’t be anyone left to carry the flag’: New Hyde Park’s American Legion looks to recruit more younger vets

By Isabella Gallo

Field of Honor

East Williston to honor all the village’s heroes in first Field of Honor

By Isabella Gallo

Nassau

Girl Scouts of Nassau County celebrates 20th anniversary of Operation Cookie

By Long Island Press

Bill Jones, U.S. Army veteran and Honor Flight Long Island president, and Roger Kilfoil, Marine Corps veteran and HFLI Vice President, U.S., on board a Southwest Airlines Jet.

Veterans

45 Long Island veterans will take Honor Flight to D.C. in recognition of service

By Antonio Schoenhardt

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North Hempstead

Hometown Heroes program comes to North Hempstead parks

By Isabella Gallo

United Way Young Professionals Network hosted a comedy night at Governor's Comedy Club.

Community Events

United Way Young Professionals Network hosts 225 people for comedy night supporting Mission United veterans

By Long Island Press

Michael Spae receives a Public Servant Award from the Syosset VFW

Syosset

Syosset VFW honors 3 community leaders at award ceremony

By Hannah Devlin

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Willets Road School students create Valentine’s Day cards for veterans

By Long Island Press Staff

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Port Washington

Village of Manorhaven expands tax benefits for veterans

By Luke Feeney

Glen Cove

Monument dedicated to Vinnie Martinez for 40 years of service

By Angelina Stanco-Stone

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Bronx Natives Serves Up Chow On Nimitz

By Christy Hinko

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