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Massapequa

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

By Amit Ben-Bassat

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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

Image 8 Steve Blake, Parade Grand marshal

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

Veterans holding the American Flag during the Village of Farmingdale's Memorial Day parade

Bethpage

Memorial Day parades take over the streets of Southeast Nassau

By Casey Fahrer

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino honoring Joe Varrone, a long time Memorial Day parade committee member and Vietnam war veteran

Plainview-Old Bethpage holds Memorial Day parade

By Casey Fahrer

The 21st FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach State Park celebrated the 2025 Memorial Day weekend

Long Island community gathers at Jones Beach for Memorial Day celebration

By Casey Fahrer

Town of Oyster Bay seeks nominations for Veterans Volunteer Awards

Oyster Bay

Town of Oyster Bay seeks nominations for Veterans Volunteer Award

Here's your guide to 2025 Memorial Day parades across Long Island.

Nassau

Honor the fallen: Memorial Day 2025 parades and events

By Christy Hinko

FourLeaf Air Show

Veterans

Thunderbirds to headline FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach

By Schneps Media Staff

Paws of War

Veterans

Paws of War car show returns June 1 to help veterans

By Christy Hinko

Memorial Day

Bethpage

Memorial Day: Honoring two Vietnam War heroes buried on Long Island

By Christy Hinko

Veteran Rich Osthoff says George Santos scammed him out of the $3,000 raised to save his service dog Sapphire's life.

Nassau

Veteran confronts George Santos about death of service dog

By Nicole Formisano

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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