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Posted on: July 11, 2023

Supervisor Romaine Announces Veterans Food Drive July 10 to July 28

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Farmingville, NY –  Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced the Town of Brookhaven will hold the annual Veterans Food Drive from Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 28. This food drive is sponsored by the Town’s D...

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

Town of Brookhaven Honors Veterans at Annual Luncheon at Windows on the Lake in Ronkonkoma

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Farmingville, NY – – On November 4, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, members of the Town Council and the Department of Housing and Human Services hosted the Town’s Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Windo...

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Posted on: October 8, 2021

Brookhaven Town Welcomes Back Veterans Services Officer

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Farmingville, NY - After serving his country for 12 years in the United States Navy, Brian Rooney is back in Brookhaven Town Hall serving veterans. Working in a shared partnership with the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, he previously ser...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: May 26, 2021

Veterans Can Receive Free, Confidential Virtual Memory Screenings

Farmingville, NY – Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine is informing Brookhaven veterans and their families they can receive free, confidential virtual memory screenings through the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Th...

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Posted on: November 7, 2019

Town Dedicates East Patchogue Street in Honor of PFC Anton A. “Tony” Bugala USMC

Elected Officials and Community Members Standing in Front of Street Sign

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, November 2, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Neil Foley, Councilman Michael Loguercio, Receiver of Taxes Lou Marcoccia, other State and County officials, veteran groups, friends, and family were on hand to dedicat...

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Posted on: November 4, 2019

Councilwoman Bonner Presents Donated Cell Phones to Town Veterans Services Officer

Councilwoman Bonner and the Town's Veterans Officer holding donated phones

Farmingville, NY - On October 31, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (right) presented more than 50 cell phones to the Town’s Veterans Services Officer Hillary DiPasquale as part of the “Cell Phones for Soldiers” program. This national non-profit organizat...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: October 16, 2019

Brookhaven Honored Long Island ABATE for their Support of Local Veterans Groups

LI ABATE group photo

Farmingville, NY -  Recently, Councilman Michael Loguercio (left) and Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (right) honored the members of Long Island ABATE (American Bikers for Awareness Training and Education) at their annual Veterans Appreciation Din...

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Posted on: September 3, 2019

Councilwoman Bonner Leads “Cell Phones For Soldiers” Drive in Brookhaven Town

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Farmingville, NY -  Councilwoman Jane Bonner is teaming up with “Cell Phones For Soldiers,” a national non-profit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military members and veter...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: July 19, 2019

Brookhaven Town’s Annual Veterans Food Drive Provides More Than 200 Grocery Bags of Food

Vets food drive group photo

Farmingville, NY -  Supervisor Ed Romaine announced today that Brookhaven Town’s Division of Veterans Services food drive will this year provide approximately 250 grocery bags of food to veterans in need and their families. Established ...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: June 6, 2019

Brookhaven Town Welcomes New Division of Veteran Services Officer

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Farmingville, NY -  After serving his country for five years in the Navy and for six years as an active reserve in the Navy, Quarter Master Petty Officer First Class (QM1) Brian Rooney is now serving veterans at Brookhaven Town Hall. He became th...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: May 22, 2019

Town of Brookhaven to Hold Third Annual Veterans Food Drive June 10 to June 28

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Farmingville, NY -  Brookhaven Town’s Division of Veterans Services will be holding a food drive for veterans in need from Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 28. Last year’s food drive provided more than 300 bags of food to ...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: April 22, 2019

Brookhaven Town Receives Kindhearted Donations to Help Veterans in Need During Easter Holiday

Veterans Easter donations group photo

Farmingville, NY –  On April 18, Supervisor Ed Romaine met with members of Local 1500 Suffolk Retirees Club at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2913 in Patchogue to thank them for their heartwarming contributions of food to help veterans in need ...

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Posted on: February 6, 2019

Supervisor Romaine Reminds Veterans Property Tax Exemption Deadline is March 1

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Farmingville, NY –  Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine has announced that veterans residing in the Town of Brookhaven, may be entitled to a Veterans Property Tax Exemption. The deadline to apply for a is March 1. Filing requirements ...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: December 12, 2018

Councilman Loguercio Delivers Food and Good Tidings to Veterans in Need

Group Photo of Veterans

Farmingville, NY – Recently, Councilman Michael Loguercio shared the holiday spirit at VFW Post 8300 in Bellport and the Veterans Place in Yaphank when he delivered bags of food that he collected for local veterans in need. He thanked t...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: November 26, 2018

Councilwoman Bonner Attends Rocky Point High School Veterans Wall of Honor Ceremony

Wall of Honor group photo

Farmingville, NY –  On November 16, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the unveiling ceremony of the Rocky Point High School Alumni Wall of Honor. The wall recognizes members of the community who graduated from the high school and have s...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: November 26, 2018

Brookhaven Town Receives Kindhearted Donations to Help Veterans in Need During Thanksgiving Holiday

Group photo presenting proclamation

Farmingville, NY –  On November 16, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine met with members of the Suffolk County Local 1500 Retirees Club to thank them for their heartwarming donations of food to veterans in need in Brookhaven Town. Club members ...

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Posted on: November 21, 2018

Romaine and Panico Honor Grand Marshal at C of C of the Moriches Veterans Day Parade

Councilman Panico Grand Marshal Paul Haines and Supervisor Romaine

Farmingville, NY –  On November 11, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Dan Panico attended the first annual Veterans Day Parade. During the post-parade ceremony, they honored parade Grand Marshal Paul Haines, a Vietnam veteran, ...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: November 16, 2018

Cartright Joins Veterans for Veterans Day and Armistice Day Observances in Council Dist

Veterans Day Ceremony

Farmingville, NY –  This week, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright attended Veterans Day and Armistice Day observances in Council District 1. Her first event was on November 9 at the Setauket Village Green (top photo) where she joined Suf...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: November 14, 2018

Veterans Day Ceremony at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island

Supervisor Romaine speaking at Veterans Day Ceremony

Farmingville, NY –  On November 11, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) and Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) attended the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island. During the event, they honored all the men and w...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: November 14, 2018

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Local Veterans at Sound Beach Civic Association Ceremony

Sound Beach Veterans day group photo

Farmingville, NY –  On November 11, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (fifth from left) joined Sound Beach Civic members, residents and veterans at the Sound Beach Civic Association’s (SBCA) Veterans Day Memorial Service held at the So...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: November 13, 2018

Town of Brookhaven Honors Veterans at Annual Luncheon

Group photo at veterans luncheon

Farmingville, NY –  On November 2, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, members of the Town Council and the Department of Housing and Human Services hosted the Town’s Annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Windows on the L...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: September 28, 2018

Brookhaven Town Will Host First Veterans Resource Fair on November 15

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Farmingville, NY –  The Town of Brookhaven’s Division of Veterans Services will host its first Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, November 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The event, which will be held in the second floor Media Room ...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: July 12, 2018

Brookhaven Town’s Division of Veterans Services Food Drive Provides Hundreds of Bags of Food

Alisson Karpe Melissa Pandolf and Councilman Michael Loguercio

Farmingville, NY – For the second consecutive year, Brookhaven Town’s Division of Veterans Services Food Drive will provide more than 300 bags of food to veterans in need and their families. The drive was held from June 11 thr...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: June 14, 2018

Supervisor Romaine Joins with Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project for 5th Annual Day of Wellness

Supervisor Romaine Joins with Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project for 5th Annual Day of Wellness

Farmingville, NY - On June 9, Supervisor Ed Romaine (left) attended the Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project 5th Annual Day of Wellness at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches. The event is a joint initiative of the Suffolk County United Veterans and Suffol...

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Posted on: March 29, 2018

Councilwoman Bonner Honors VFW Council Voice of Democracy Award Winner

Councilwoman Bonner Honors VFW Council Voice of Democracy Award Winner

Farmingville, NY - On March 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner attended the Suffolk County VFW Council Voice of Democracy Award Ceremony to honor Wading River High School student Jordan McClintock. Jordan earned 1st place in the County and 2nd Place in the Dist...

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Posted on: November 22, 2017

Councilwoman Cartright Attends Local Veterans Day Ceremonies

Councilwoman Cartright Attends Local Veterans Day Ceremonies

Farmingville, NY - During the week surrounding Veterans Day, Councilwoman Valerie M. Cartright and her office took the time to recognize all who served to defend our freedom. On November 2nd, Councilwoman Cartright honored Setauket resident and Purple Hea...

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Posted on: November 21, 2017

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Local Veterans at Sound Beach Civic Association Ceremony

Councilwoman Bonner Honors Local Veterans at Sound Beach Civic Association Ceremony

Farmingville, NY - On November 11, Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined Sound Beach Civic Association President Bea Ruberto, residents and veterans at the Sound Beach Civic Association’s Veterans Day Memorial Service held at the Sound Beach Veterans Memorial P...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: September 27, 2017

Supervisor Romaine Honors Gold Star Families at Memorial Dedication in Middle Island

Supervisor Romaine Honors Gold Star Families at Memorial Dedication in Middle Island

Farmingville, NY - On September 24, Supervisor Ed Romaine honored families who sacrificed a loved one in the name of freedom during a memorial dedication at the Bartlett Pond Park Longwood Veterans Walk in Middle Island. The event included songs,...

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Posted on: July 25, 2017

Supervisor Romaine Attends Testimonial Barbeque in Ronkoknkoma to Honor AMVETS National Commander

Supervisor Romaine at Testimonial Barbeque in Ronkoknkoma to Honor AMVETS National Commander Harold

Farmingville, NY - On Saturday, July 22, Supervisor Edward P. Romaine attended the AMVETS Post 48 Testimonial Barbeque to honor AMVETS National Commander Harold Chapman. The celebration was held at AMVETS Post 48 in Ronkonkoma.

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Posted on: July 5, 2017

Councilman Loguercio Declares Town’s Veterans Food Drive Off to a Great Start, But More Is Needed

Councilman Loguercio Stands with Food Drive Donations

Farmingville, NY - On June 29, Councilman Michael Loguercio (right) stopped by the Town’s Veterans Services office to find the room full with donated food destined for needy veterans. The donations were dropped off by residents as part of Brookh...

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Posted on: June 7, 2017

Supervisor Romaine, Councilman LaValle Honor Veterans at “Kids 4 Vets Day” Community Event

Supervisor Romaine, Councilman LaValle Honor Veterans at Kids 4 Vets Day Community Event in Ronkonko

Farmingville, NY - On June 4, Councilman Kevin LaValle was at Sachem North High School to present “Kids 4 Vets Day” in collaboration with the Sachem School District. The event benefitted Farmingville VFW Post 400, Centereach VFW Post 4...

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Posted on: May 30, 2017

Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico Participates in Local Memorial Day Celebrations

Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico Participates in Local Memorial Day Celebrations

Farmingville, NY - Brookhaven Town Councilman Dan Panico attended several parades and observations this past Memorial Day to commemorate and honor the holiday that remembers all those who died while in service to their country. Councilman Panico participa...

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Posted on: May 24, 2017

Supervisor Romaine Attends Memorial Day Ceremony at the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum

Supervisor Romaine Attends Memorial Day Ceremony at the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum

Farmingville, NY - On May 21, Supervisor Ed Romaine attended Memorial Day services at the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum in Ridge, a not-for-profit organization that educates visitors about the history of volunteer firefighting. The museum&r...

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Posted on: May 2, 2017

Councilman LaValle and the Town Board Honor US Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Harper

Councilman LaValle and the Town Board Honor US Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Harper on his Re-Enli

Farmingville, NY - At the April 27 Town Board Meeting, Councilman Kevin LaValle and the Town Board thanked Staff Sergeant Christopher Harper of the United States Army and Centereach VFW Post 4927 for his services and his re-enlistment. He entered active d...

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Posted on: April 13, 2017

Councilman Loguercio Honors William Stilwagen for His Support of Veterans

Loguercio Honors William Stilwagen

Farmingville, NY - On April 8, Councilman Michael Loguercio attended the Colonel Josiah Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution "In the Company of Heroes" meeting where he presented William Stilwagen with a proclamation recogni...

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Posted on: March 31, 2017

Supervisor Romaine, Councilman LaValle and Brookhaven Youth Bureau Provide Donations to Veterans

Romaine and Volunteers Stand with Donations

Farmingville, NY - In a continuing effort to help veterans in need, Supervisor Ed Romaine, Councilman Kevin LaValle and the Brookhaven Youth Bureau have collected donations of food and coats. The items will be distributed directly to veterans and their fa...

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Posted on: January 26, 2017

Councilman LaValle Honors Veterans Advocate John Rago

John Rago Recognition Ceremony

Farmingville, NY - At the January 24 Town Board meeting, Councilman Kevin LaValle honored John Rago of Coram upon his retirement from Suffolk County United Veterans where he served as Outreach Coordinator for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families ...

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Posted on: July 27, 2017

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Announce Tremendous Success of Veterans Food Drive

Image of three men at back of vehicle with donation food

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio announced today Brookhaven Town's Division of Veterans Services food drive was so successful that the Town will now hold an annual drive for veterans and their families. The drive was ...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: June 15, 2017

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Announce Food Drive to Help Veterans in Need

Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine announced today that Brookhaven Town's Division of Veteran's Services will be holding a food drive for Veterans in need from Monday, June 26 through Friday, July 14. The Division of Veteran's Services will...

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Veteran Services
Posted on: July 7, 2017

Brookhaven Town’s Division of Veterans Service Officer is Proud to Serve

Farmingville, NY - After serving her country for 22 years in the United States Military, United States Air Force and Air National Guard, Retired Master Sergeant Melissa Pandolf is now serving veterans at Brookhaven Town Hall. She became the Town's Veteran...

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Posted on: July 17, 2017

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman LaValle Unveil Purple Heart Parking Space at VFW Post in Selden

Mayor with group at new Purple Heart Parking Spot

Farmingville, NY –  On July 12, Supervisor Romaine (third from right) and Councilman LaValle (right) were joined by Suffolk County Legislator Tom Muratore (left) and members of Santora/Bonacasa Memorial VFW Post 400 of Farmingville to unveil a Pu...

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Posted on: August 18, 2017

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman LaValle Join to Unveil New Purlple Heart Parking Space

Large group of people standing in new Purple Heart parking spot

Farmingville, NY - On Monday, August 14, 2017 Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Kevin LaValle joined with AM Vets Post 48 of Ronkonkoma to unveil a new Purple Heart Parking Space at 660 Hawkins Avenue Ronkonkoma. At the request of AM Vets Post 48, the Tow...

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Posted on: October 19, 2017

Town Honors ABATE for Their Support of Local Veterans Groups

Group receiving award certificate from Mayor

Farmingville, NY – On October 10, the Town of Brookhaven honored the members of Long Island ABATE (American Bikers for Awareness Training and Education) at their annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner held at the Tordik-Diederich-Duffield VFW Post ...

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Posted on: May 31, 2018

Supervisor Romaine and Councilman Loguercio Announce Food Drive to Help Veterans in Need

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Farmingville, NY - Supervisor Ed Romaine and Councilman Michael Loguercio announced today that Brookhaven Town's Division of Veterans Services will be holding a food drive for veterans in need from Monday, June 11 through Friday, June 29. Last year's food...

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