Oyster Bay Town Hometown Heroes Recognition Applications Now Available

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay is now accepting applications for its 2023 Hometown Heroes' Community Recognition Program. This initiative recognizes the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces — both living and deceased — who are current or former Town of Oyster Bay residents.

"My town board colleagues and I were amazed by the outpouring of support this program has received from residents, businesses and local heroes," said Councilman Steve Labriola. "We are proud to return this important initiative to our communities and look forward to further recognizing our veterans, active duty service members, and their families for their commitment to defend our freedoms and democracy."

As part of the program, banners bearing the nominated individual's name, rank, photograph and area of service will be displayed throughout selected parks across the Town of Oyster Bay in the months leading up to Veterans Day in November.

Any interested person or organization can sponsor a banner for $75. No profit is made from the program, the town said. Once the banners are displayed, the town will maintain them. They will remain on display until Veterans Day, when they will then be taken down to avoid any inclement winter weather and returned to the service family or their loved ones.

Those who sponsored a banner last year will have to submit a new application in order to be included in the 2023 season. Applications must be received by March 10.

"This is an especially meaningful way to honor those who bravely and selflessly served our nation," said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "Together as a community we will honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who sacrificed a great deal for our nation, as well as many local veterans who continue to serve our community and their fellow veterans through advocacy efforts."

Click here for more information on how to sponsor a banner, to download or submit an application, or call (516) 797-4121.