Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara announced the launch of the 2026 “Hometown Heroes Banner Program.”   The initiative, spearheaded in 2023 by Councilwoman McNamara and Westhampton VFW Post 5350, aims to recognize and honor our local military men and women by displaying personalized banners with their picture and military service information in Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays. Over 50 local heroes have been honored since the launch of the program, from WWII veterans to current active military.

“I’m proud to once again partner with the Westhampton VFW Post 5350 on this program,” said Councilwoman McNamara, liaison to the Veterans Affairs Committee.  “It’s important for us to recognize and remember the sacrifices made by those in our community who have served, and continue to serve our nation.”

2026 Banner applications are open on a first-come, first-served basis, with one banner per sponsor. To qualify, honorees or sponsors must be a former or current resident of the Town of Southampton, and honorees must be serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces. The cost of the eighteen by thirty-six-inch banner will be $150, with a portion of the proceeds to be administered by Westhampton VFW Post 5350 to benefit local veterans’ organizations or to assist families with a banner purchase.

The program will run from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. At the end of the program period, program sponsors will be able to pick up their banner at the Housing and Community Services Department located at 240 W. Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays.  For more information about the “Hometown Heroes Banner Program” contact Jamie Bowden at hometownhero@southamptontownny.gov

Those interested in purchasing a banner please visit https://militarytributebanners.org/new-york/southampton-ny.html