AS THE DEBATE over illegal immigrants quickly grew louder and more contested throughout the nation, I carefully avoided taking a stand. My parents immigrated legally to the United States from the ...

Note: As we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with gatherings for friends and family, I’d like to offer this column as my annual tribute to those who serve our country. This is a true story, honoring ...

The late Salvatore “Sammy” DiSclafani of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (Photo courtesy of Paul DiSclafani) Note: As we celebrate the Memorial Day Holiday with gatherings for friends and ...

Editor's note: As Veterans Day approaches, Frank Calenda, 82, of Indian Harbour Beach shares memories of his uncle, Sammy Speciale. This is a story about a soldier. Not just a soldier, a marine. The ...