County Executive Bruce Blakeman, alongside members of the county legislature — spoke to a crowd of roughly 150 people in Glen Cove Monday afternoon, honoring the area’s historic veteran population for the third year in a row. “We enjoy this weekend for being the unofficial start to summer, but these ceremonies are important so we can reflect on what the day truly means and how much sacrifice has gone into protecting the freedoms that we have,” Renga, whose grandfather served in World War II, told The Post. After the ceremony, Stillwagon led his troop of local combat veterans in the city’s parade alongside Blakeman down Glen Cove’s Main Street — where businesses were offering deals and specials after the march.
Author: Brandon Cruz
Published at: 2025-05-26 22:56:00
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