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The six GIRLS stood on the stage at the Miss Wantagh Pageant last week with hopes of being crowned this year’s winner.

The Miss Wantagh Pageant’s finalists showcase took place at Wantagh High School at 7:30 p.m. Friends and families of the girls filled the auditorium to show their support. This year’s … more

By Mallory Wilson | 7/8/21

Wantagh High School graduate Samantha Walsh was crowned Miss Wantagh 2017 at last years 4th of July parade.

Miss Wantagh nominees to compete for crown

Summer in Wantagh means the annual Miss Wantagh competition is in full gear. more

By Eden Laikin | 6/28/18

Keri Balnis, contestant No. 1, led the girls to the stage at the July 1 pageant.

Miss Wantagh: A tradition since 1956

The Miss Wantagh pageant has been a tradition in Wantagh since 1956. In the only community that still holds a pageant on Long Island, the Miss Wantagh tradition has become a highlight of the annual calendar. more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/8/15

The Miss Wantagh Court, from left, ambassadors Amanda Caso and Emma Carey, second runner-up Nyatasha Jacowicz, Miss Wantagh 2015 Keri Balnis, first runner-up Ruth Kupperberg, third runner-up Nicole Ninivaggi and ambassador Monique Fiscella.

Keri Balnis crowned Miss Wantagh

Admittedly shy as a child, Keri Balnis will now hold one of the most prominent roles in her community: Miss Wantagh. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/8/15

A Wantagh tradition since 1956

The annual Wantagh Fourth of July festivities will be kicking off July 1 with the Miss Wantagh Pageant followed by the annual parade and the crowning of Miss Wantagh on July 4. more

By Matthew Rachek | 6/25/15

The Miss Wantagh Court hosted its first Women of Wantagh program on March 30 at Wantagh Elementary School, honoring local women of distinction. From left are Nyatasha Jackowicz and Amanda Caso, ambassadors; Miss Wantagh Kayla Knight; Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, Pageant Coordinator Ella Stevens; Christine Parola, second runner-up and Tylar Banedetto, ambassador.

Young women honor local role models

"I dwell in possibility,” wrote the poet and feminist Emily Dickinson. This is the very sentiment that might describe the eight women from Wantagh who were honored on March 30 by Miss Wantagh and her court, not only for their achievements in the community, but also for their ability to serve “as an inspiration to us all,” Kayla Knight, Miss Wantagh 2014, said. more

By Laura Schofer | 4/8/15

Mark Greaker, commander of American Legion Post 1273, was thrilled to hear that the Miss Wantagh Court will be “adopting” the post.

Miss Wantagh Court to partner with Legion

Miss Wantagh may be a title that is bestowed upon one local high school student in July, but it is year-long designation that carries with it great responsibility. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/19/14

A federal court has backed a Town of Hempstead Board of Appeals ruling to deny cell towers at Congregation Beth Tikvah, formerly the Farmingdale-Wantagh Jewish Center, on Woodbine Avenue in Wantagh.

Cell tower rejected in Wantagh

A federal court decision halting the construction of a proposed cell tower complex is being hailed as a major victory for Wantagh residents who have been fighting the plan for years. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/5/14

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