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06.04.2021 News

Veterans Wall of Honor, dedicated to Pfc. Garfield Langhorn, unveiled at Riverhead High School

A new tribute to local veterans was unveiled during a ceremony at Riverhead High School Tuesday. Located outside of the school’s auditorium, the wall features a five-by-eight foot American...

04.23.2021 News

Two legacies that shine on as Riverhead’s hometown heroes

They were born 39 years apart, two young men who grew up Riverhead and served their country during time of war. The legacies of Pfc. Garfield Langhorn and Tech....

01.22.2021 Government

For second time, Zeldin introduces legislation to create semipostal stamp in memory of Pfc. Garfield Langhorn

The legacy of one of Riverhead’s greatest heroes will continue to shine through a semipostal stamp. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) announced Friday he had introduced legislation for a second...

10.25.2019 Riverhead School District

Winners announced for 15th annual Pfc. Garfield Langhorn essay contest

Three sixth-grade students from Pulaski Street School were recognized last Friday as winners of the 15th annual Hometown Heroes Essay Contest in memory of Vietnam War veteran Private First...

01.21.2019 Community

A legacy that never fades: Remembering Pfc. Garfield Langhorn

As Venetia Lewis stood next to Congressman Lee Zeldin inside the post office named in memory of her uncle, the emotion of the moment sank in.

10.13.2012 News

Inspired by a hero, Pulaski sixth-graders read winning essays

The auditorium in Pulaski Street School was silent as sixth-grader Kadarus Gainey approached the podium on the stage Friday morning and began to read his essay about how a...

06.23.2011 News

Maple Avenue to be named after Garfield Langhorn

Riverhead Town Board members are hoping to name Maple Avenue in downtown Riverhead in honor of Garfield Langhorn, the Congressional Medal of Honor winner from Riverhead who gave his...

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