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Legislator Drucker Commemorates Heroes Of World War II At Museum Of American Armor

LIMG June 19, 2023

Photos courtesy Museum of American Armor Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) commemorated the heroes of World War II during a special event at the Museum of American Armor on Saturday, June 10. Held as part of the Museum’s annual World War II weekend, this tribute to

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Legislator Lafazan, Constituents Deliver $27K Donation To Paws Of War

LIMG February 20, 2023

Pictured: From left, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mike Kilano, of Paws of War; Nassau County Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan; and veteran Izzy Weisfelner, of Woodbury, at Paws of War in Nesconset on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Photo courtesy of the Office of Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan Inspired by damning reports that disgraced Rep. George Santos […]

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PSEG Long Island Employees – Including Stephen White Of Copiague – Support Long Island Veterans

LIMG November 16, 2022

Stephen White of Copiague, a PSEG Long Island employee, recently helped distribute coats, boots and LED lightbulbs to veterans at the county’s fourth annual Veterans Resource and Stand Down event. The Stand Down gave veterans and their families the opportunity to receive a variety of necessities, including winter coats – nearly 200 purchased through a […]

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Paws Of War To Host Puppy Adoption Event For Veterans, First Responders And Frontline Workers

LIMG November 8, 2022

Photos courtesy of Paws Of War Nesconset-based non-profit, Paws of War, recently received rescued 15 puppies from southern states including Texas, Georgia and Kentucky, that are now available to be adopted and placed with veterans, first responders and frontline workers at no cost. The organization will be hosting a puppy adoption event at their headquarters […]

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How To Show Your Support For Veterans

LIMG October 18, 2022

Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance […]

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Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton Thanks P.C. Richard & Son For Supporting Nassau County’s Veterans

LIMG July 12, 2022

Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) thanked P.C. Richard & Son of Greenvale for their ongoing support of Nassau County’s veterans during a Thursday, June 30 visit to their Greenvale store. Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton was joined by Nassau County Veterans Service Agency Director Ralph Esposito as she presented a Nassau County Legislature

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Islip Students Raise $967 With Walk-A-Thon For Veterans

LIMG May 17, 2022

Islip students recently raised $967 by participating in the American Legion Virtual Walk-A-Thon for veterans. The donations will help fund veterans’ organizations, including homeless service dog outreach. After classes on May 3, flag-waving students and administrators walked to the U.S. Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Main Street, where they presented a check to American

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Holiday Collection Drive To Support Veterans

LIMG December 1, 2021

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca today announced that the Town will host a Holiday Collection Drive in support of the Northport VA. From December 1st through December 20th, residents are invited to donate toiletries, clothing, and gift cards at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall […]

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Hometown Hero Banners Delivered To Veterans For Veterans Day

LIMG November 2, 2021

Ahead of the Veterans Day holiday and in recognition of the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, Oyster Bay Town Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilman Tom Hand and Councilwoman Laura Maier joined with local Girl Scouts in delivering Hometown Heroes banners to veterans in communities throughout […]

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Zeldin, Underwood, Duckworth, Brownley, Fitzpatrick Introduce No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act

LIMG February 2, 2021

Representatives Lee Zeldin (R, NY-01), Lauren Underwood (D, IL-14), Julia Brownley (D, CA-26), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate cost barriers to COVID-19 vaccinations for veterans. The No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act ensures that veterans who receive health care from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) are not

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Rep. Zeldin Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Extend Housing Grant Program for Low-Income Veterans

LIMG January 26, 2021

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) reintroduced the Supporting Veteran Families in Need Act (H.R. 492), which is cosponsored by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D, NY-3) and Elise Stefanik (R, NY-21), to make permanent the Supportive Services Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This program provides grants to nonprofit groups and consumer cooperatives that aid veterans with services

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PSEG Long Island Employees Donate more than $1,500 in Gift Cards To Help Veterans Get To And From Vital Medical Appointments at the VA

LIMG June 29, 2020

PSEG Long Island employees recently delivered more than $500 in Uber gift cards and $1,000 in Walmart gift cards to be distributed to formerly homeless veterans through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) department of the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The Walmart cards will provide the veterans with