Farmingdale, NY, September 27, 2021 – World War II Veteran Salvatore Citrano of Farmingdale will celebrate his 96th birthday on September 30, 2021. His daughter reached out to New York State Senator Kevin Thomas to make this birthday something special. Last year Senator Thomas honored Sal with the New York State Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the Senate. How could the Senator top that award? Thomas contacted the American Airpower Museum (AAM) because after WWII, Sal spent his career at
Farmingdale, NY, September 21, 2021 -- The American Airpower Museum (AAM) held two successful C-47 D-Day Living History Flight Experiences June 12th and July 31st. Due to the program’s popularity and to meet overwhelming demand for more flights, AAM has scheduled another series for Saturday, October 9, 2021 (rain date Oct. 10th). Guests fly on an original WWII Douglas C-47 Skytrain Troop Transporter “Second Chance,” and they are joined by AAM’s Living Historians who deliver a breathtakingly realistic and
Farmingdale, NY — July 20, 2021 – The Too Tall Giraffe: A Children's Book about Looking Different, Fitting in, and Finding Your Superpower by Christine Maier (Author Academy Elite) shares the story of a giraffe who starts a new school and is bullied for being too tall. What they don’t know is that The Too Tall Giraffe has a superpower. Maier’s passion is to empower kids, particularly those with a facial difference, to discover their strengths and use them to help others. Many think that because we look
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S:US provides services for Veteran Families who are facing eviction or are homeless in need of permanent housing. (S:US) Services For The Underserved envisions everyone has a place to call home, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose. Bringing Hope, Possibility, and Opportunity to New Yorkers for over 40 years. Founded in 1978, S:US works with 35,000 individuals and their families every year to create pathways to rich and productive lives by offering
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DISCOVER LONG ISLAND PARTNERS WITH NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTY IDAS TO LAUNCH NEW MOBILE DOWNTOWN DEALS TRAVEL PASS New Innovative Mobile Passport Designed to Boost Regional Recovery Efforts and Provide Economic Stimulus for Small Businesses and Attractions Across Long Island LONG ISLAND, NY (August 13, 2020) – Discover Long Island has teamed up with both Nassau and Suffolk County IDAs (Industrial Development Agencies) to launch a new free mobile Downtown Deals Travel Pass. The new innovative
Twenty-four seniors at Farmingdale High School signed their letters of intent on December 2, 2019 to signify their commitment to college sports teams. The seniors gathered in the lecture hall of Farmingdale High School, where they were joined by family members, coaches, Principal Dr. Samuel Thompson, Assistant Principal Jed Herman, Director of Athletics Jeanne Berkoski, and Assistant Superintendent Glen Zakian. The Farmingdale athletes who participated in the signing play lacrosse, baseball,
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Eichler, Allison. "Coming Together - Summit Council Brings Life To Community." Farmingdale Observer (New York) January 30, 2010. Page 1. http://farmingdale-observer.com/2019/01/30/coming-together/ September 11, 2001, was a tumultuous day in American history, but Long Island communities have never come together so strongly than during the time that followed to support and help those who needed it most. The Farmingdale Community Summit Council (FCSC) was no exception. As stated on their website, the summit
