Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) welcomed veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to his annual patriotic picnic on Thursday, Aug. 7, at VFW Post 2718, where about 115 attendees enjoyed complimentary food and community camaraderie. Joining Assemblyman Ra in recognizing the veterans were Post Commander John Conway, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Town of Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, Town of North Hempstead Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava, members of Boy Scout Troop 93 and the Long Island Young Marines. The program opened with the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance. Guests enjoyed a hearty barbecue prepared by the Bar-B-Que Boyz, with Boy Scout

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