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Bergen school renamed after WWII Tuskegee airman Thomas L. Hawkins
6+ hour ago (215+ words) Jun 2, 2026, 5: 53 AM Central Elementary School in Glen Rock is getting a new name to honor a former student who made history as a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. The school will now officially be known as…...
Mineola WW2 veteran who helped liberate Dachau dies at 105 years old
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (239+ words) Jun 1, 2026, 8: 07 PM A longtime Mineola resident and World War II veteran has died at the age of 105. Sgt. Anthony Catalano served in Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army and was among the American forces that helped liberate the Dachau concentration camp…...
99-year-old WWII vet from LI heads to DC for emotional Honor Flight
1+ mon, 19+ hour 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…...
U. S. Navy ship to be named in honor of Cheshire native and Vietnam War veteran
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) A U. S. Navy ship will be named after a Connecticut Medal of Honor recipient. The "USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr." is set to be commissioned in April. The warship honors U. S. Marine Corps Colonel Harvey. .. U. S. Navy ship to be named in honor of…...
News 12 | Long Island | Long Island High School Students Join Thousands At March Of The Living At Auschwitz
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) Apr 14, 2026, 7: 09 PM Thousands of people from around the world, including dozens of Holocaust survivors, joined together at Auschwitz for the annual March of the Living walk. The march included dozens of Long Island high school students, an official told News12. Julian…...
Nassau police hold birthday parade for 103-year-old WWII veteran
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (379+ words) Nassau Police Hold Birthday Parade For 103 Year Old Wwii Veteran'News12 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…...
'This is the last generation that will hear this firsthand.' Holocaust survivor shares her story with students
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (83+ words) News12 | Long Island South Country school leaders proposing another 55 staff cuts to address ongoing financial instability Therapy dog helps Bethpage students de'stress and connect across the country Study: 71% of teachers turn to extra jobs as regular income falls short Islip High…...
Long Island high school students meet with Holocaust survivors
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (72+ words) News12 | Long Island 2 killed, several others hurt in multivehicle Southern State Parkway crash STORM WATCH: Strong storms and damaging winds today on Long Island Driver crashes SUV through front of Central Islip home, faces DWI charge Woman accused of stealing package…...
Jersey Proud: World War II veteran receives medal after 82 years
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (42+ words) News12 | Long Island Daughter of Bruce Springsteen makes it on Olympic equestrian jumping team Spend $29 or more at this New Jersey restaurant and get a FREE Dr. Fauci T-shirt...
Annual Nathan Hale Day ceremony celebrates Connecticut's state hero
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (261+ words) During the American Revolutionary, Hale served in the Army. In September 1776, on a request from George Washington, Hale crossed enemy lines in New York to spy on the British. However, while on his way back, he was caught. Annual Nathan…...