Elmont American Legion’s First Woman Commander Dies
Christy Hinko March 29, 2016
Amelia “Emily” Tricoukes, 93, was born on Jan. 16, 1923, and passed away on Sunday, March 27. Amelia was a resident
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Senator Invites Nominees For Veterans Hall Of Fame
Christy Hinko March 4, 2016
“The New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame was created to honor and recognize outstanding veterans from our state who
Hofstra Men’s Basketball Will Host Military Appreciation Day
Christy Hinko February 24, 2016
The Hofstra Men’s Basketball team will host Military Appreciation Day this Saturday, Feb. 26, as they face off against College of
Hempstead Town To Veterans: You Get Top Priority At Hempsteadworks
Christy Hinko February 8, 2016
Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino showcased the town’s veterans’ employment services to federal and state officials during a tour and roundtable
Sewanhaka Students Succeed At Oratorical Contest
Christy Hinko January 27, 2016
Sewanhaka High School juniors Shafaq Khan (left) and Alena Varghese participated in the 2015-16 American Legion Oratorical Contest. The girls each created
FREE DENTAL CARE AVAILABLE FOR VETERANS & ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
Christy Hinko November 17, 2015
Helping Hands Dental Foundation (HHDF) – a nonprofit organization in Glen Cove – announced free dental care for veterans, active duty
2015’s Best and Worst Cities for Veterans
Christy Hinko November 9, 2015
By Richie Bernardo, WalletHub Freedom is not free. Protecting that right demands hard sacrifices, including the loss of millions of American lives.
Veterans Brick 26 Monument Dedication Nov. 8
Christy Hinko November 6, 2015
Nassau County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) Director Ralph Esposito, local officials and members of the nonprofit organization Brick 26 Board at a
Veterans Recognition At Aqueduct
Christy Hinko November 6, 2015
In conjunction with Veterans Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) will pay tribute to the
Karen Ross Named Woman Of Distinction By Girl Scouts
Christy Hinko November 5, 2015
The Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) honored Karen Ross, president and CEO of Sharp Decisions, at the annual Women
Special Homecoming For An American Hero
Christy Hinko November 5, 2015
With Veteran’s Day approaching, hundreds of neighbors, friends, family members, veterans and other supporters will cheer on Corporal Kevin Vaughan of
Armor Museum Honors War-Era Heroes
Christy Hinko November 5, 2015
The Museum of American Armor on the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, has become
Free Golf For Vets And Active Duty Military On Nov. 11
Christy Hinko November 4, 2015
Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums will honor veterans and active duty military personnel for their service to our nation
Town Appoints Veterans Caseworker
Christy Hinko November 4, 2015
North Hempstead Town Veterans Advisory Committee announced today that the town’s Department of Services for the Aging (DOSA) will be allocating
Farming Fits Veterans And Veterans Fit Farming
Christy Hinko November 3, 2015
The Center for Rural Affairs has worked to support and assist beginning farmers and ranchers for over 25 years. And increasingly,
Donate A Christmas Tree To A Military Family
Christy Hinko November 3, 2015
Help make the holidays a little brighter for a military family by donating a Christmas tree through the “Trees for Troops”
Annual County Veterans Day Parade Nov. 7
Christy Hinko November 2, 2015
The Annual Nassau County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7. This year’s event includes a special tribute
Gold Coast Film Tix For Vets
Christy Hinko November 2, 2015
North Hempstead, sponsors of the 2015 Gold Coast International Film Festival, announce that 1-800-Flowers.com will generously be providing veterans and members
Veterans Calendar Of Events
Christy Hinko October 31, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 7 Nassau County will be hosting a Veterans Day parade throughout the Village of Westbury on Saturday, Nov. 7.
New York Veterans Interviews Available on YouTube
Christy Hinko August 8, 2015
Video interviews of more than 600 New Yorkers who served in conflicts from World War II to Afghanistan and Iraq can now be seen
