Councilman Ambrosino, Hemlock Elementary School Principal Audrey Bellovin and students. Hempstead Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino, left, back row, gathered with students to thank them for their participation in the Valentines for Vets program, which the Town instituted in 2001. Through this program students create valentines to send to veterans in local VA hospitals. The councilman collects the valentines and brings them to a veteran's organization, which then delivers they to the hospitalized veterans. Many of these men and women don't have families and it means so much to them to know that the young children appreciate them for the sacrifices they have made for our nation. Also pictured with the students is Principal Audrey Bellovin.

Pictured with the Councilman are Stewart Manor Elementary School and teachers Samantha DeFalco and Christina DeCastro. Pictured with the Councilman and students from Homestead Elementary School, are Principal Dr. Suzanne Viscovich and teachers Michelle Abatemarco, Keri Connelly, Christine Kenney, Christine Oppedisano, Stephanie Presti, Jennifer Solono and Laura Burke.