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John Mobley at his Westbury home

North Hempstead

MLK Day’s Long Island origins

By Michael Campbell

Edward Born, US Army Veteran, is presented with a cake for his 100th birthday.

Living

Hicksville veteran celebrates turning 100

The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce held its 20th annual Veterans of the Year Awards Ceremony.

Nassau

Massapequa Chamber of Commerce holds 20th annual Veterans of the Year awards ceremony

By Casey Fahrer

The Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and Gus Scutari Syosset VFW Post #6394, Town of Oyster Bay elected officials, the mural artist and representatives from PSEG Long Island at Syosset Memorial Park.

Community Events

PSEG Long Island funds new veterans mural and beautification project at Syosset’s Memorial Park

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Floral Park elementary school celebrates Veterans Day

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Community Events

Oyster Bay High School honors veterans at annual Field of Honor ceremony

American Legion Post 1711 raised money for veterans in need during the holiday season.

Community Events

American Legion Post 1711 holds annual holiday food drive

By Casey Fahrer

Ian Swensen was gifted a service dog through Paws for War at the New York Knicks' Military Appreciation Night Game on Veterans Day.

Charity

Former Levittown resident and veteran gifted service dog at New York Knicks game

By Casey Fahrer

The Town of Oyster Bay dedicated a bench to veteran Reginald Butt Jr.

Community Events

Town of Oyster Bay dedicates bench to Oyster Bay veteran Reginald Butt Jr.

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Port Washington

Brooklyn-born WWII Army vet Murray Kaner reflects on Battle of Baguio at 98

By Christy Hinko

American Legion Post 304 Commander John Iacano and Adjutant Donald O’Brien participated in the Veterans Day ceremony despite snow.

North Hempstead

American Legion Post 304 honors veterans in annual ceremony

By Hannah Resnick

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Elmont

Long Island Marine veteran runs 24 hours to raise awareness for veteran suicide

By Christy Hinko

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Community Events

Flurries can’t stop Floral Park, New Hyde Park from celebrating Veterans Day

By Isabella Gallo

The Carle Place American Legion hosted a Veterans Day service attended by dozens of local residents.

Holiday

Carle Place community honors service members on Veterans Day

By Casey Fahrer

Patriot Awards

People

Melania Trump, Erika Kirk honored at 2025 FOX Nation Patriot Awards

By Christy Hinko

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Nassau County Veteran’s Day 2025: ceremonies, concerts and community events

By Christy Hinko

Sgt. Anthony Catalano, 105, posed with family and community members following a birthday parade.

Community Events

Community celebrates 105th birthday of WWII hero

By Hannah Resnick

Northwinds

Veterans

Northwinds Symphonic Band to honor veterans with free concert on Nov. 9

By Christy Hinko

Patrick Moffett

Veterans

Patrick Moffett’s take on Vietnam War shines light on humor and humanity

By Christy Hinko

Multiple Bethpage organizations held a flag retirement ceremony.

Community Events

Bethpage community holds flag retirement ceremony at American Legion post

By Casey Fahrer

PTSD

Veterans

How to support a veteran living with PTSD

By Christy Hinko

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Veterans

Veteran’s Day 2025: restaurants and retailers offering meals and discounts for military members

By Christy Hinko

The Town of North Hempstead will celebrate veterans at a lunch event.

North Hempstead

North Hempstead to host annual ‘Thank You to Our Veterans’ celebration

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Community Events

Glen Cove city hall employees are collecting over 1,111 knitwear donations for veterans

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