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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Kimberly Mestizo, WEARING red tie, with drum major colleagues, from left, Grace Derrick, Paul Giorlando, Joseph Novello, Briana Moss and Julia Gizzo at a performance of the MacArthur High School Band’s “Heavy Metal” halftime show. Band director Joseph Romano is in front.

MacArthur senior finds rich reward in service

Kimberly Mestizo swears she has time for sleep — “at least four or five hours a night,” she says. But it’s hard to imagine when. Among a lengthy list of activities, the 18-year-old MacArthur … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/18/19

Schnirman report critical of county ethics panel

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman released a report on April 10 that was sharply critical of the county’s ethics panel and its failure to investigate ethics violations and to levy … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/18/19

On April 11, State Sen. John Brooks, joined by veterans and Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, spoke about a state bill that he introduced proposing local property-tax exemptions for active-duty military and deployed troops.

‘In recognition of their service'

State Sen. John Brooks joined Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen last week to outline a proposal that would give certain active-duty service personnel a break from property taxes. Speaking on … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 4/18/19

Having reached their original destination of Hollywood four months ahead of schedule, Mandalay Elementary School students hope to reach their new destination — Honolulu — early next month.

Mandalay Milers run past Hollywood, aim at new target

When the students at Mandalay Elementary School started running last fall, they expected to arrive in Hollywood by mid-spring. But they took on the project with such commitment and covered the 2,830 … more

By Timothy Denton | 4/18/19

Freeport’s County Legislator, Debra Mulé, is seeking a 5-cent fee on all paper shopping bags, but Republicans have said they would block such a measure.

Legislator calls for paper-bag fee

County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, said on April 5 that she was disappointed that the Legislature’s Republican majority would not institute a 5-cent fee on paper bags, a move … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/11/19

Anthony Cedrone is set to become the new assistant superintendent for business in the Wantagh School District.

The new man in Wantagh Schools

“I like education,” Anthony Cedrone, the Wantagh School District’s newly appointed assistant superintendent for business, said of his work in public schools. “I like being a … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 4/11/19

Seaford native Jesse Kinch, 24, is making a name for himself as a musician.

Veteran musician heads to U.K.

Jesse Kinch, Seaford’s newest musical rising star, is making a name for himself as he performs around the country. He hopes to expand his fan base even farther when he heads across the Atlantic to … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 4/11/19

Seaford board proposes $70.6 million budget

Just days after New York State released its state aid figures, the Seaford School District Board of Education unveiled a proposed 2019-20 budget of roughly $70.6 million at its meeting on April 3. … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 4/11/19

Attack Caitlin Costello is part of a talented senior class for the Lady Vikings and entered this week's action with 11 goals, including a hat trick against Floral Park.

Seaford seeks late turnaround

The Seaford girls’ lacrosse team enters the second half of the season looking to flip the script.The Lady Vikings faced tough competition in the early going in dropping their first six games, … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/11/19

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