Nick Tangorra Rocks Farmingdale Columbus Day Fair
Concert draws second largest crowd in fair history
On Friday, Oct. 5, the Farmingdale Fire Department Columbus Day Fair was swarming with teenage girls screaming for Nick Tangorra, 15, and his band members as they rocked the crowd behind the firehouse for what might be the second largest musical performance turnout in the fair’s history since Big Shot performed last.
Vocalist Tangorra, and his bandmates, brother Rafe on drums, Will Aherns on guitar, and Phil Firetog on bass signed autographs for more than two hours before they took the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Anton Newspapers Military Heroes Essay Contest: Robert Gaudiosi Remembers Father’s Commitment To ‘Flying Fortresses’
The following is the essay submitted by Bob Gaudiosi, writing about his father, Carmine Gaudiosi. This is the fourth essay to be printed in the series of essays, which were submitted by our readership for the Anton Newspapers Military Heroes Essay Contest with the American Airpower Museum of East Farmingdale and The Collings Foundation. Essay winners flew in historic aircraft stationed at the American Airpower Museum over the Labor Day weekend.
My father, Carmine Gaudiosi, served with the 390th Bombardment Group of the 8th Army Air Force during World War II. He was stationed on a B-17 base outside of Framingham, England from approximately April 1943 to his discharge in September of 1945. He was a Technical Sergeant (T/Sgt.) with responsibility for the maintenance of B-17s in the 458th Sub-Depot.
Toddler’s Remains Found Buried In Farmingdale Backyard
Mother’s boyfriend considered ‘person of interest’
On Wednesday, Oct. 3 an investigation by Suffolk County Child Protective Services (CPS) was initiated of the health and welfare of a six-year-old child, parented by Robert Rodriguez, 30, and Heather Kowalczik, 29. The initial investigation revealed that another child, Justin Kowalczik, born in 2009, would be approximately three years old, was unaccounted for in the couple’s home.The Suffolk County CPS investigation into Justin’s whereabouts, led them upstate to enlist the help of Orange County Child Protective Services.
Anton Newspapers Military Heroes Essay Contest: Ronan Glynn And Sam Mantovani Share Stories About Their Grandfathers
The following are two essays submitted by Oyster Bay residents, Ronan Glynn and Sam Mantovani, who each sent in stories about their own grandfathers. These are the third and fourth essays to be printed in the series, which were submitted by our readership for the Anton Newspapers Military Heroes Essay Contest with the American Airpower Museum of East Farmingdale and The Collings Foundation. Essay winners flew in historic aircraft stationed at the American Airpower Museum over the Labor Day weekend.
‘Wine U Design’ Getting Better With Age
From crushing grapes to bottling, patrons are promised the best in ‘fermentertainment’
Normally, Long Islanders pack up their cars and head eastbound on the LIE for a winemaking or tasting experience, but Wine U Design gives aspiring local sommeliers the freedom to create and bottle personalized wines right here in Hicksville.The winery opened its doors at 156 Engineers Drive three years ago when co-owners Vincenzo Saulle and Gianni Fabrizi envisioned bringing several generations worth of family tradition to the contemporary corporate world.
Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt Dies
“Nassau County has lost a dedicated public servant,” said Mangano in a statement. “My wife Linda and I lost a friend of over 20 years. Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt served the residents of Nassau County with great integrity and pride. I had the privilege of serving closely with Peter in the legislature since its creation in 1996, where he distinguished himself as an outspoken advocate for the residents of the 12th Legislative District.”
Anton Newspapers Military Heroes Essay Contest: Sy Buckner Among B-17 Flight Guests
The following is the first half of the essay submitted by Janice Buckner, writing about her father, Sy Buckner of Roslyn Heights. This is the second essay to be printed in the series of essays, which were submitted by our readership for the Anton Newspapers Military Heroes Essay Contest with the American Airpower Museum of East Farmingdale and The Collings Foundation. Essay winners flew in historic aircraft stationed at the American Airpower Museum over the Labor Day weekend.
In the year 1943 my dad was 17 years old and attending the University of Pennsylvania. As soon as he was eligible to serve in the war, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve. Before being sent overseas he trained as a ball turret gunner down south and was on the lead plane in the last training assignment on Friday, Oct. 13, 1944 when his plane was hit by another fighter plane and both planes went down.
‘Fangorras’ To Converge At Farmingdale Fair October 5
Farmingdale Remembers 9/11
Community Summit holds candlelight vigil
The Farmingdale Community Summit Council held their annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony last week at the monuments at the Farmingdale Public Library. The ceremony included presentation of the colors by the South Farmingdale Fire Department, a reading from their Chaplain Jim Keating, remarks from Library Director and Summit board member Debbie Podolski, Summit Remembers Committee Chairman Mark Wetzel. The Howitt Select Chorus under the direction of Danielle Tucker, sang several musical arrangements and “Taps” was performed by Mathew Lubliner.
Christy Hinko contributed to this article.
Contest Winners Fly In Historic Aircraft At AAM
Anton Newspapers Military Heroes Essay Contest
In a tribute that seeks to honor all Americans who have defended our nation, Anton Community Newspapers invited readers to submit essays about the heroes in their own families. Several entrants were selected to fly aboard historic World War II bombers that visited the American Airpower Museum (AAM) at Republic Airport through the Labor Day holiday.
Participants dressed in airborne uniforms and flew in the museum’s C-47 D-Day transport aircraft over south shore beaches with WWII living historians.
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