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Calverton National Cemetery still funded in full — for now
JOHN NEEELY FILE PHOTO | Calverton National Cemetery. While large portions of the federal government remain ground to a halt as federal lawmakers stand across the bargaining table from one another,...
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Column: Honoring a family hero this Veterans Day
When I was a boy and my grandmother was still alive, I can recall how no one in my family was allowed to play “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” around her. Her brother was killed during World War II, my...
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Veterans honored at the War Memorial in downtown Riverhead
BARBARELLEN KOCH PHOTO | American Legion commander Mike Pankowski and Ladies Auxillary vice president Darlene Folkes place the wreaths at the War Memorial ceremonies Monday morning. The town’s Veterans...
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Riverhead school board approves property tax exemptions for veterans
South Jamesport veteran John Newman addressing the Riverhead school board Tuesday night. (Credit: Jennifer Gustavson) The Riverhead school board has unanimously approved a new property tax exemption...
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Editorial: Albany took easy way out with vet tax breaks
Legislation signed in December by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that made school tax exemptions for available to certain veterans took effect with little advance notice, making it difficult for school boards...
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Editorial: Take a few moments this Memorial Day
The headstone of a Word War I vet from the North Fork on Memorial Day in 2011. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder, file) It can never be said enough. Memorial Day isn’t about a three-day weekend. It’s not...
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Photos: Riverhead lines the streets for Memorial Day Parade
The annual Memorial Day Parade was held in Riverhead Monday morning. (Credit: Grant Parpan photos) As the parade of veterans reached the corner of Main Street and Peconic Avenue, the dozens of...
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Photos: Memorial Day at Calverton National Cemetery
This woman was not alone as thousands flocked to Calverton National Cemetery on Memorial Day. (Credit: Grant Parpan) The more than 242,000 interments over the past 36 years at Calverton National...
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‘Not in line of duty’ ruling left soldier’s family without benefits
More than 400,000 soldiers are buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. One of them is Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., who was brought back to the United States from Bagram Airfield in...
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PBMC to offer healthcare services to veterans at Manorville facility
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders at Monday’s press conference. (Credit: Cyndi Murray) Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) has announced it will offer healthcare services to military veterans at its...
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Local vets share their experiences at Riverhead Free Library
When Riverhead Councilman John Dunleavy joined the Navy in 1957, the country was in a peaceful lull between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He admits his time in the service was not as “interesting” as...
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McGann-Mercy students honor local veterans
Students at Bishop McGann-Mercy High School honored local veterans Friday in a ceremony that began with the raising of the American flag outside the school by the Commander of the American Legion in...
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Suffolk introduces veteran parking; locals say it’s not necessary
The Suffolk County Legislature has passed a bill designed to make life easier for veterans: designated parking spots at all county buildings. Proposed earlier this year, the measure passed unanimously...
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‘Not in line of duty’ ruling reversed in Wading River soldier’s death
It’s hard for Debbie Venetz to pinpoint exactly when her family’s fight to secure military benefits after her husband, Anthony, died in Afghanistan took a turn toward positive resolution. There was a...
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Veterans Day ceremonies, events for the North Fork
Here are details for local ceremonies and events scheduled in recognition of Veterans Day. Friday, Nov. 11 11 a.m.: Veterans Day ceremony at the World War I monument at Suffolk County Historical...
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Mercy students donate $13K to Hero Hungry Help Project
After spending the 2015-16 school year collecting donations, students in Mercy with a Mission at McGann-Mercy High School donated $13,000 to the Northport Veteran’s Association Medical Center...
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PBMC to offer healthcare services to veterans at Manorville facility
Members of the Patriot Guard Riders at Monday’s press conference. (Credit: Cyndi Murray) Peconic Bay Medical Center (PBMC) has announced it will offer healthcare services to military veterans at its...
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Local vets share their experiences at Riverhead Free Library
When Riverhead Councilman John Dunleavy joined the Navy in 1957, the country was in a peaceful lull between the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He admits his time in the service was not as “interesting” as...
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McGann-Mercy students honor local veterans
Students at Bishop McGann-Mercy High School honored local veterans Friday in a ceremony that began with the raising of the American flag outside the school by the Commander of the American Legion in...
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Suffolk introduces veteran parking; locals say it’s not necessary
The Suffolk County Legislature has passed a bill designed to make life easier for veterans: designated parking spots at all county buildings. Proposed earlier this year, the measure passed unanimously...
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