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Editorial: Local heroes, local support — veteran programs on Long Island
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion, a time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We pay our respects at cemeteries, hold parades and fly the flag at half-staff. But as we honor the fallen, let’s not forget the living veterans who carry the weight of their service.
Update: Parkway Closure On Long Island Canceled
Update: A planned closure on a Long Island parkway has been canceled as a potentially severe storm system heads to the Northeast. Department of Transportation officials announced that the Thursday, May 23 closure of the Loop Parkway in Hempstead has been called off. The steel deck re…
2024 school budget and board election results
Board of education election: elect three, third highest gets one-year term. Trustee election: To elect three board of education trustees for a three-year term, July 1, to June 30, 2027. Tracy Zamek – 598. Traci Donnelly – 574. Michael Weaver – 563. Comsewogue. Budget vote:. Yes: 540.
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