British Officials Dedicate WW II Armor On Long Island In Tribute To The Late Queen Elizabeth

This event marked the anniversary of her WWII enlistment and served as a reminder of an historic Anglo-American alliance that continues to defend freedom.

On the anniversary of then-19-year-old Princess Elizabeth joining the British Auxiliary Territorial Services (ATS) during the height of World War II, officials from the British Consulate gathered at The Museum of American Armor to dedicate a period British armor car named in her honor.

The ceremony underscored the continuing Anglo-American alliance committed to defending freedom as Ukraine fights for its survival with the help of military equipment from the United States and the United Kingdom.

Nicknamed The Staghound, the WWII armored car was designed to probe for German forces in North Africa, Italy, and Europe during World War II. Built by Chevrolet, they were transferred to British forces and other Allied forces under “Lend-Lease” and saw action throughout the conflict. by The Museum of American Armor

The Staghound will become a permanent part of the Armor Museum’s operational collection, emblazoned with the name of Princess Elizabeth that pays tribute to the historic role of the Anglo-American alliance that continues to this day.

In addition to British officials the ceremony included welcoming remarks by Nassau County elected officials, a presentation of colors by the Nassau County Police Department Color Guard, a performance by the Nassau County Police Department Pipe and Drum Band, reflections by members of the British War Veterans of America, and an appearance by British military living historians.

Ra Co-Hosts Successful Blood Drive Event With Collection Of 90 Units

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently co-hosted a blood drive at the East Meadow Public Library with legislative colleagues Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage), Sen. Steven Rhoads and Nassau County Legislator Thomas McKevitt.

“Thank you sincerely to everyone who made this event possible—my colleagues in Albany and down in Long Island, and especially to the East Meadow Public Library for hosting. Thank you, also, to each and every person who came to donate and support your community. Thanks to the incredible turnout, I’m happy to say that a total of 90 units were collected, which has the potential to save up to 270 lives,” said Assemblyman Ra.

“Life-saving blood is needed every day of the year. If you missed this event, it’s never too late to donate and make a difference. Look out for future blood drives hosted by my office or click here to find blood donation locations near you through the American Red Cross.”

—Submitted by the Office of Assemblyman Ra

Levittown Chamber Of Commerce Welcomes New Members

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors gave a warm welcome to new members, Libbi Vilher and to Braulio Cuevas at a recent membership meeting held at Domenico’s in Levittown.

Libbi L. Vilher is with Kaufman Dolowich Voluck, LLP in Woodbury. Libbi focuses her practice on employment law. She represents clients in several areas of employment matters including discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, and retaliation claims.

Her practice also includes litigating wage and hour compliance cases.

Braulio Cuevas recently opened American Defense, which sells firearms, gun storage systems, safes, hunting accessories & much more. The chamber held a ribbon cutting on March 14 for Braulio and his family. American Defense is located at 3106 Hempstead Tpke in Levittown.

—Submitted by the Levittown Chamber of Commerce