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Congress must not fail the first responders

At 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, Congress missed an important deadline to reauthorize the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, and that, my friends, is totally unacceptable. more

10/8/15

Local reps inspired by pope’s remarks

Before Pope Francis ventured to New York last week, he started his visit in the nation’s capital. While in Washington, he spoke to members of Congress, touching on a variety of issues, including immigration and the refugee crisis, poverty and homelessness, and governing. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/30/15

Pope Francis is an inspiration and a model for peace

Long Island friends, take note. Believe it or not, the hottest ticket in town isn’t the Mets. It’s Pope Francis. After arriving in Washington on Tuesday . . . more

9/24/15

The Rev. Frank Nelson of Maria Regina Church tolled the bell in honor of the five Seaford High School graduates who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Seaford honors Sept. 11 victims

Michael Wittenstein was at Seaford’s Sept. 11 ceremony both in spirit and in person on Friday night. Upwards of 1,000 people gathered on the high school’s front lawn to honor Wittenstein (class of 1985) and the four other graduates who were killed in the terrorist attacks 14 years earlier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/11/15

U.S. Rep Peter King, seen speaking at Seaford High School’s graduation last month, announced his potential presidential campaign is over.

No White House bid for King

Peter King will not be trading his modest home in Seaford for the White House. The Republican congressman announced last week that he would not run for president, ending two years of speculation. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/15

Seaford High School’s 191 seniors cheered when they were officially declared graduates last Saturday.

A future, theirs to chart

From Molloy College and Hofstra University to Montana State and the University of Alabama, Seaford High School’s newest graduates will be taking many different paths this fall. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/1/15

Opening Day ceremonies for the Seaford Little League's 2015 seasons were held on April 11 at Seaman's Neck Park.

Baseball season arrives in Seaford

The Mets and Yankees started play on April 6, and Seaford Little Leaguers followed suit five days later. Opening Day festivities were held last Saturday morning at Seaman’s Neck Park. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/15/15

Let's look ahead to summer

We New Yorkers are enduring one of the bitterest winters in the last 25 years. Gasoline prices may be low . . . more

3/4/15

End ISIS's campaign of terror once and for all

The reign of terror by Islamic State insurgents surged just one day after President Obama asked Congress for new war powers to combat the brutal terror group. more

2/19/15

The Family of John Capano was presented with the Medal of Valor by Vice President Joe Biden last week. Congressman Peter King, who lives in Seaford where Capano grew up and was killed, was also on hand.

John Capano receives Medal of Valor

It was a bittersweet moment for the Capano family. Dorea Capano and her children, John, 21, and Natalie, 18, were presented with the Medal of Valor Award last week in Washington D.C. more

By Laura Schofer | 2/18/15

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