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Alfonso Caggiano, 93, began his stint in the U.S. Army during World War II in 1943, at only 18 years old.

Eighteen-year-old Alfonso Caggiano watched as another American soldier walked down a road in Velletri, Italy, in May 1944, at the height of the Italian Campaign of World War II. He crouched behind a wall, wishing the soldier would do the same. more

By Stephany Reyes | 11/9/17

Bronze Award winners from Troop 3660 prepared to take a bow.

Wantagh-Seaford Girl Scouts honored

More than 120 local children and teens were honored at the Wantagh Seaford Girl Scout Association awards ceremony on June 25. The ceremony was held at St. Frances de Chantal Church to honor … more

7/7/17

Teatime at St. Frances De Chantal Church

The women of the St. Frances De Chantal Catholic Church community dressed to the nines on June 10 for a special affair. The church, which takes in parishioners from Wantagh, Seaford and … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 7/7/17

Frances Ross, third from right, celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at Maple Pointe on April 14.

RVC Maple Pointe's Ross celebrates 100th birthday

Maple Pointe Assisted Living in Rockville Centre now has two centenarians at its facility. Frances Ross celebrated her 100th birthday on April 14 surrounded by family and friends. She also enjoyed … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 4/27/17

Frances 'Muzzy' Healy

Frances “Muzzy” Healy of East Rockaway died on Feb. 7. She was 92. more

2/15/17

Lifelong Inwood resident Charles Percy Ashby, pictured here during World War II, was a member of the 761st Tank Battalion.

Celebrating the fighting 761st

The Tuskegee Airmen may be the most famous all-black military unit that fought in World War II, but the 761st Tank Battalion was the first African-American armored unit to engage in combat. more

By Diana Colapietro | 2/8/17

Blessing pets at St. Frances De Chantal

Wantagh residents brought their furry friends down to St. Frances de Chantal Catholic Church on Oct. 8 for the traditional blessing of the animals service. more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/18/16

French journalist Olivier Fazio, who has written stories for the Herald, conveying firsthand what he and his fellow citizens were going through during and in the immediate aftermath of the attacks in Nice.

Terror in Nice

July 14, 2016: Before the horror unfolded, it was a joyous Bastille Day in France, and the citizens of Nice, a seaside resort town on the French Riviera, were celebrating the occasion with a parade and a … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/15/16

Wantagh and Seaford Junior Scouts earned their Bronze Awards at a ceremony on June 16.

Girl Scouts honored for community service

Girl Scouts from Seaford and Wantagh were honored for their community-service achievements at an awards ceremony on June 16. Among the projects was a big one for Bellmore Presbyterian Church. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/6/16

Ele Ruth Melendez, director of parish social ministry St. Frances de Chantal Church, thanked the children and parishioners of the Episcopal Church of St. Jude after receiving donations for the food pantry on June 12.

St. Jude Church gets in the giving spirit

Children and teens from the Church of St. Jude made a donation to the St. Frances de Chantal food pantry on June 12. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 6/21/16

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