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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.
WWII Re-Enactment At Airpower Museum
WWII Re-Enactment At Airpower Museum
“You are assigned to E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne. You will be handed invasion money in case you need to bribe, steal or cheat for information. Do not use this bribe money for tonight’s poker game; you will need this in case you get into trouble, for a bribe.“If you haven’t signed up for G.I. Life Insurance, very important, $10,000 that will go to your parents or to your wife in case you don’t make it back. Two years ago every one of you volunteered for this unit. You will remember this day for the rest of your life because once you do your first airborne drop; you will never be the same again.
County Marks Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks
Dozens gather for sunset candlelight vigil
While this year marks the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on America, Nassau County residents and officials gathered at Eisenhower Park to honor the memory of those who lost their lives. A sunset candlelight and remembrance ceremony was held on Sept. 6 at the county’s 9/11 Memorial.
“It was my distinct honor to host the Nassau County Memorial and Remembrance Observance to reflect on residents who lost their lives that tragic morning, those who responded to render aid to our fellow citizens, those who continue to give their lives from post 9-11 injuries and to say thank you to our first responders and our service men and women who continue to make sacrifices to secure our freedom and safety,” said County Executive Edward Mangano.
8th Annual Main Street Mile Continues Success
‘Mile’ sets records for participants, fundraising
The 8th annual Main Street Mile for Companions in Courage Foundation (CiC) was held in Farmingdale on Sept. 1. CiC, the race benefactor, raises funds to build interactive playrooms in children’s hospitals throughout North America. It has become a Labor Day weekend tradition to support the great work done by Hockey Hall of Famer and former NY Islander and Ranger Pat LaFontaine’s foundation, CiC.The weather was warm but could not have been better for this great event, which produced records for both participants and funds raised to benefit CiC. Bob Cook, owner of the Runners Edge, the Melville based law firm of Carter, Deluca, Farrell and Schmidt, Cisco Systems, Farmingdale Chiropractor Dr. Larry Lembo, Croxley Ale House and B103 Radio presented the event this year. The co-race directors were the team of Cook; Mark Leff of Cisco Systems; Mindy Davidson of Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) and BOCES; Eric Bressler of Wikham, Bressler, Gordon and Geasa; and Craig Gluf of Henry Schein.
Remembering The Local Victims of Sept. 11, 2001
The Town of Oyster Bay will hold a memorial ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7, beginning at 7 p.m. at Tobay Beach. The town’s memorial monument is inscribed with the names of Town of Oyster Bay residents lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial also features a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center.
Fire Department Rounds Out Car Show Series
Nearly 180 cars on display over Barclays weekend
Over the past couple of weeks the Farmingdale Fire Department (FFD) has played host to a series of Main Street car shows. The final show, on Friday, Aug. 24, rounded out the series, alongside the other main attraction in town, the Barclays PGA FedEx Tournament at Bethpage Black.Each week, more and more cars and their owners participated in the downtown pageant of cars, ranging from the first Model A, to souped-up high-tech racing machines. The show attracted not only car lovers and enthusiasts, but artists and photographers, and spectators of all ages.
Court Declares MTA Payroll Tax Unconstitutional
Transportation authority to appeal decision
The Metropolitan Transit Authority stands to lose about $1.5 billion in revenue per year after a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled on Wednesday, Aug. 22 that the MTA payroll tax is unconstitutional. The MTA plans to appeal the decision made by Judge R. Bruce Cozzens Jr., according to a released statement last week.This didn’t stop local officials from calling the ruling a “win for taxpayers” during a press conference last Thursday. Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, along with numerous members of local and state government, were out in full force to applaud the decision, and plead to the powers that be to not grant a successful MTA appeal.
Commissioning of USS Michael Murphy To Take Place In October
Fundraising underway for commissioning events
American hero, Navy SEAL LT Michael Murphy, who was born in Smithtown and raised in Patchogue, made the ultimate sacrifice on June 28, 2005 defending the country while performing a covert mission on the Afghan-Pakistan border. He was awarded the nation’s highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor and an Arleigh Burke Destroyer has been named in his honor – The USS Michael Murphy DDG-112.
Following the christening ceremony which took place on May 7, 2011 – what would have been Michael Murphy’s 35th birthday – USS Michael Murphy Commissioning Committee Chairman James White said, “An event like this renews my inspiration to do whatever I can to support the men and women of the Navy as they go into harm’s way in support of our national security. LT Murphy’s leadership and dedication to service will inspire the crews who will serve on the ship until the middle of the 21st century.”
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