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PSEG Long Island Employees Honor Fallen Veterans

LIMG June 14, 2023

PSEG Long Island employees, including Interim President and COO David Lyons, took time out from their Memorial Day celebrations to honor fallen service members by placing American flags at graves at our national cemeteries. Employee volunteers participated in the flag placement at both Long

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Marine Corps Memorial Day Visit Wows Elwood Community

LIMG June 8, 2023

Pictured: The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon put on a stunning display at Elwood-John H. Glenn High School’s Memorial Day celebration on May 26. Photos courtesy of Elwood School District To coincide with Fleet Week, the U.S. Marine Corps paid an unforgettable visit to an excited Elwood-John H. Glenn High School on the morning of […]

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Make Your Memorial Day Barbecue A Success

LIMG May 8, 2023

Summer unofficially starts with the arrival of Memorial Day at the end of May. Although it is a holiday designed to honor American military personnel who have died in various wars, it also serves double-duty as a chance to gather with friends and loved ones and enjoy the return of the warm-weather entertaining season. Barbecues […]

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Navigate Memorial Day Travel

LIMG May 8, 2023

Memorial Day is a popular time to visit a friend or family member for some backyard fun. However, it’s also the perfect opportunity to enjoy some time away from home. Many people extend the Memorial Day weekend, which comprises Saturday, Sunday and Monday, to include the Friday before. This window of time is just enough […]

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Legislator Lafazan Commemorates Memorial Day in Syosset

LIMG May 31, 2022

Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D – Woodbury) joined with Syosset residents in commemorating Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. This year’s ceremony and parade were dedicated to the memory of Gus Scutari, a World War II veteran whose decades-long stewardship of the community’s annual Memorial Day observances earned him the nickname “Mr. Memorial Day.” […]

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Town Joins Nassau County In Announcing Moments Of Silence For Memorial Day

LIMG May 17, 2022

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with local veterans, active duty military members, first responders, representatives of Boy and Girl Scouts, and his colleagues in government to announce a new initiative in recognition of the importance of Memorial Day. The initiative calls for two county-wide moments of silence for 50 seconds on Memorial Day […]

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Supervisor Clavin & the Levittown/Island Trees Veterans Council to Host Livestreamed Memorial Day Ceremony

LIMG May 22, 2020

With Memorial Day weekend approaching, heading to beaches and hosting picnics were always customary, but the true meaning of the holiday was always reflected in the dozens of parades and ceremonies hosted across America’s largest township. Community members of all ages participated in these events to honor the courageous men and women in the military […]

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Long Island Resident Makes A Difference Each Memorial Day

LIMG May 20, 2020

Antonio Bastos is a Long Island resident that served 12 years in the Marine Corps. He had always loved the uniform and had a strong love for our country. After his active duty service he then stayed in the Reserves, as well as being a Civilian Contractor. He currently resides in Mineola and works at […]

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Curran Announces Memorial Day Car Parade and New Tennis Guidelines

LIMG May 18, 2020

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced she will be hosting a Memorial Day car parade to honor those who selflessly lost their lives while fighting for our freedom as well as pay homage to the 75th Anniversary of World War II.  Residents are invited to watch the procession live on Facebook.  “While we […]

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Main Street Restaurants Offer To-Go Memorial Day BBQ Kits

LIMG May 13, 2020

Lessing’s Main Street Restaurants, Library Café, located at 274 Main Street in Farmingdale (516.752.7678), Maxwell’s, located at 501 Main Street in Islip (631.210.0011), Post Office Café, located at 130 West Main Street in Babylon (631.669.9224) and Southside, located at 5 Third Avenue in Bayshore (631.665.9596) are offering to-go BBQ kits for Memorial Day. Orders can […]