Supervisor Kate Murray honored the 2006 recipients of the Town of Hempstead Veterans Award at this year's Salute to Veterans ceremony at Town Park Point Lookout on July 1. As part of the program, Supervisor Murray also welcomed home a Hempstead resident who recently served in Iraq. Additionally, members of the Patriot Guard, a group that dedicates itself to protecting the solemnity of services for fallen members of the military, were recognized for their invaluable contributions. FULL STORY

Fazio thanked the members of the board and community. He also received the Humanitarian Award from the Island Trees Heroes Scholarship Committee, presented by Donna Donohue. FULL STORY