Police Name Vehicle for Fallen Marine

Suffolk County police unveiled a new vehicle Saturday that carries the name of a fallen Marine from East Northport. The vehicle, a squat, heavy-duty truck equipped with a forklift and a small crane, was acquired from military surplus. The names of the police department, and Read More …

Remembering the War Dead in East Northport

Marine Cpl. Christopher Scherer was remembered in a ceremony Friday night in East Northport, as were thousands of others killed in wars in recent years. The corporal’s father, Tim Scherer, presided over the reading of names of all those Americans killed in Afghanistan and Iraq Read More …

Marathoner Starts Series to Support Veterans

Veterans, runners and political leaders came together Saturday in Huntington to support Eva Casale as she kicked off the first of seven marathons in seven days. Backed by her employer, Suffolk Federal Credit Union, the dedicated marathoner created herĀ 184-mile running tour to honor troops and Read More …