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05.26.2025 Editorials

Editorial: Our duty to remember

Our editorial pages applauded President Donald Trump’s move, during his first term, to extricate U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan. And we applauded President Joe Biden for making the policy...

A Memorial Day commemoration ceremony where men stand at attention, saluting and a crowd sits in chairs. American flags wave throughout the property.

05.23.2025 Community

Riverhead students craft ceramic poppies to honor veterans

A ceramic installation made of poppies crafted by Riverhead High School student-artists will greet families, friends and loved ones who pay their respects to veterans buried at Calverton National...

Five students stand in a line holding red ceramic poppies that they crafted.

05.22.2025 News

Memorial Day 2025: Services, parades and events

Monday, May 26, marks Memorial Day for the year of 2025. Below are some of the biggest events and ceremonies honoring our fallen service members across the North Fork....

05.29.2024 Community

Photos: Memorial Day Commemoration at Calverton National Cemetery, May 27, 2024

According to photographer, Jeremy Garretson, “The size and beauty of this location is always humbling. 295,000 gravesites, with another 6,000 to 7,000 burials each year.” Congressmen and former serviceman,...

05.27.2024 Community

Local veterans salute fallen comrades

For many, Memorial Day caps a three-day holiday weekend that unofficially kicks off the summer season. But for veterans who served in the nation’s armed forces, labeling the last...

05.24.2024 Community

Memorial Day parades and remembrances this weekend

Monday, May 27 marks Memorial Day 2024. Here are some of the big events and ceremonies honoring America’s fallen service members across the area. RIVERHEAD The Riverhead Memorial Day...

06.14.2023 Health

Heroes and Horses: Equine therapy at Warrior Ranch helps veterans, first responders and their families

When veterans and first responders arrive at Warrior Ranch for a Saturday retreat, most are eager to start their day bonding with horses. But on the Saturday of Memorial...

05.30.2023 Community

Calverton National Cemetery hosts Memorial Day observance: Photos

The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Calverton National Cemetery was held on Monday, May 29. Congressman and veteran Nick LaLota gave the guest address. Gravesite flags will remain in...

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