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09.15.2022 Editorials

Editorial: Walk4Valor returns to raise funds for programs aimed at reducing veteran suicide

One of the glaring disgraces in American society is the treatment of the veterans who served in its wars and came home to struggle with restarting their lives in...

03.28.2022 Community

Two veterans from Calverton Meadows honored through Quilts of Valor Foundation

Two residents of Calverton Meadows were presented with quilts Friday commemorating their military service. Jerome Shaw, a World War II veteran, and Adrian Mulder, a Korean War veteran, where...

11.20.2021 News

Town Board honors retired pararescue jumper for serving as grand marshal of NYC Veterans Day parade

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Carrick of Riverhead received a proclamation from the Riverhead Town Board Tuesday to honor his serving as grand marshal of the 102nd New York...

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...

11.10.2020 News

Applications sought for ‘living tribute’ to honor Riverhead veterans

Beginning in April, rows of downtown lamp posts will feature images of local veterans as part of a Veterans Banner Program. Each banner — 21 inches by 30 inches...

11.24.2019 Business

Giving thanks with free Thanksgiving dinners to veterans and others in need

Luis Siguencia of Flanders and his family opened Golden Jalapeños Café in Calverton in 2014 and started offering free Thanksgiving dinners to veterans and people in need their first...

11.11.2019 Community

Honoring veterans at annual ceremony in Riverhead: Photos

Local military families and residents gathered at the Suffolk County Historical Society in Riverhead Monday morning to celebrate veterans and honor the lives and legacies of the fallen.

11.08.2019 Riverhead School District

Veterans share stories, memorabilia with Riverhead elementary students

As Fred Ligon shared photos of himself serving abroad in Afghanistan, he encouraged students at Roanoke Avenue Elementary School to try on his camouflage uniform and helmet — complete...

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