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Seaford school budget passes, Whidden elected to board of education

The Seaford School District's $83.5 million budget for the upcoming year passed on Tuesday, with voting held at Harbor and Manor schools. Of the 1,522 voters, 1,022 said yes to the budget. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/21/24

Wantagh school budget passes

The Wantagh School District's $91.7 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year was approved on Tuesday. 1,390 voters said yes to the budget, which includes a 2.72% tax levy increase. more

5/21/24

Senior Hailey Metzger had a momentum-changing pick six in MacArthur’s 19-6 quarterfinal playoff win over Valley Stream District.

MacArthur produces 13-win season

The MacArthur flag football team’s first playoff game on May 15 against Valley Stream District swung on an unconventional defensive play that senior linebacker Hailey Metzger mastered this … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/20/24

Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone with her mother and troop leader, Kerri Stallone. Faith will receive the Girl Scout’s Gold Award at a ceremony in June, for a project that focused on educating the community about food insecurity.

Wantagh's Faith Stallone receives prestigious Girl Scout award

Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone educated the community about local food insecurities, which earned her the Girl Scout’s prestigious Gold Award. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

The Seaford school district hosted a budget hearing at the high school library on May 9, which focused on facility upgrades and capital projects included in the proposal, which totals roughly $83.5 million.

Seaford School District focuses on budget plan

Seaford school district superintendents zeroed in on capital projects at a discussion of next week’s budget vote at a hearing on May 9. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

The Main Stage Players at Temple B'nai Torah, in Wantagh, gave four performances of 'Annie' earlier this month. Alyssa Abrons, 14, center, played the title role of the iconic red-headed orphan.

'Annie' performance dazzles at Temple B'nai Torah

Temple B’nai Torah's Mainstage Players brought the classic musical "Annie" to life in Wantagh on May 11. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

Wantagh School District Superintendent John McNamara presented a certificate of achievement to Director of Fine and Performing Arts and Business Education Kelly Jones in recognition of the district’s inclusion on the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education list.

Wantagh schools earn national music distinction

For the first time, Wantagh School District was honored in the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education program. more

5/17/24

General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors Zarif Jamal, left, and Benjamin Campbell were named the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Levittown's MacArthur High School announces its 2024 top of the class

Levittown’s General Douglas MacArthur High School announced its Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian. Zarif Jamal was named the valedictorian, while Benjamin Campbell was named the … more

5/17/24

What if you had to vote right now?

Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job. more

By Randi Kreiss | 5/17/24

Let’s rethink the war in Ukraine

Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions. more

By Arnold Oliver | 5/17/24

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