“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.”
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By Rebecca Anderson
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5/24/16
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A waterfront home in Seaford was heavily damaged by a fire on Sunday morning, leaving a family of three homeless.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/15/16
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A quick response by firefighters limited the damage to once unit at the Cedar Cove senior apartment complex in Seaford last week. Three people were left homeless and were provided with emergency sheltering by the Red Cross.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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1/15/16
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Wantagh Fire Department Ex-Captain Denis Carroll died suddenly on Dec. 21. He was 57.
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By Harry Loud
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1/6/16
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The Wantagh Fire Department responded to a fire in the backyard of 3549 Roger Drive on Dec. 4. The fire had spread to a open air gazebo which was housing three 20-pound propane tanks.
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12/9/15
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A Parkway Elementary School student started a small fire in the building last Wednesday, East Meadow School District administrators said, causing an evacuation. Superintendent Leon Campo said that …
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/3/15
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East Meadowites will head to the polls to vote in fire commissioner elections on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The East Meadow Fire District covers most of the community, while smaller portions fall within the …
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/3/15
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Donald Snyder joined the Wantagh Fire Department at a time when the community was growing rapidly after World War II. And after 64 years of service to the department, he is ready to commit to another five.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/1/15
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A fire struck a Springtime Lane home the evening of Nov. 16. No one was home at the time and the fire caused considerable smoke and water damage throughout.
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By Harry Loud
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11/24/15
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The Wantagh Fire Department responded to a car fire at 2165 Beech St. on Nov. 19 shortly after 5 p.m. Wantagh’s Engines 693 and 691 were first on scene.
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11/24/15
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