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99-year-old WWII vet from LI heads to DC for emotional Honor Flight
10+ hour, 59+ min ago (310+ words) May 1, 2026, 5: 43 PM A 99-year-old World War II veteran from Long Island is preparing for a meaningful trip to the nation's capital this weekend. Bert Jablon will join dozens of fellow veterans on an Honor Flight to Washington, D. C. , where they will…...
At 100, WWII veteran celebrates a life of service aboard Battleship New Jersey
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (593+ words) Feb 9, 2026, 3: 02 PM Aboard the Battleship New Jersey, surrounded by friends, family and the ship's important legacy, John "Johnny Q" Quinesso Sr. marked a milestone: his 100th birthday. The World War II Navy veteran and longtime volunteer was honored last week with…...
Nassau police hold birthday parade for 103-year-old WWII veteran
3+ week, 1+ day ago (214+ words) News12 | Bronx Nassau police hold birthday parade for 103-year-old WWII veteran The Nassau County Police Department held a parade Thursday in Elmont to celebrate a WWII veteran's 103rd birthday. Benjamin Geremia, 103, lost his whole unit and was wounded in a foxhole during…...
'This is the last generation that will hear this firsthand.' Holocaust survivor shares her story with students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (64+ words) News12 | Bronx Study: 71% of teachers turn to extra jobs as regular income falls short Back to school: Parents say getting kids to class was a challenge NYC schools will open Tuesday after a day of remote learning How holiday stress can…...