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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...

05.30.2022 Parades

Riverhead observes Memorial Day with annual parade, ceremonies: Photos

Riverhead Town residents paid tribute to the nation’s fallen service members Monday during the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies in downtown Riverhead. Members of the Riverhead High School...

05.30.2022 Opinion

Editorial: When we again remember the best of the best

A year ago in August, the last U.S. Armed Forces left Afghanistan, ending a 20-year war that prompted most Americans to question why our young men and women were...

05.29.2022 Featured Story

Column: Dignity, respect on hallowed ground at Calverton National Cemetery

Rich Hilts enlisted in the U.S. Army right after graduating from high school in upstate Rome. His first day of basic training was Sept. 11, 2001. “We didn’t believe...

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