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Six honorees were recognized at the third annual Women of Wantagh event on March 27. From left, Coordinator Ella Stevens, Honorees Melissa Swanson, Diane Sales, Maureen Conklin, Maureen Goldberg, Anne Marie Murale, Cathy Powell and Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney.

Miss Wantagh Court celebrates local women

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Miss Wantagh Court honored six local women at the third annual Women of Wantagh celebration on March 27. With purple balloons and decorations lining … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/4/17

City Councilwoman Anissa Moore, clockwise, from left; Johanna Mathieson-Ellmer, executive director of Youth and Family Services; Naomi Diracles; Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford; Carrie Harris; her mother, Mary Mendoza; and Hedy Pagremanski at the Women in the Arts ceremony on March 24. Diracles, Mendoza and Pagremanski were presented with lifetime achievement awards for their work as artists and support for the arts.

Long Beach women in the arts

Artists in Partnership Inc. and Long Beach REACH teamed up to host the first annual Women in the Arts awards and recognition party and fundraiser at the Allegria Hotel on March 24. In observance … more

3/31/17

Dr. Tonie McDonald, center, the superintendent of the Levittown School District, won the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award. Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, left, Supervisor Anthony Santino and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad commended McDonald for her commitment to the community.

Levittown superintendent wins Pathfinder Award

To commemorate Women’s History Month, Hempstead Town leaders honored Dr. Tonie McDonald, the superintendent of the Levittown School District, and 10 other women for their contributions to the community at the annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony on March 7. more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/21/17

The Miss Wantagh Court will host the third annual Women of Wantagh recognition event later this month.

Miss Wantagh Court seeking women of distinction

The Miss Wantagh Court is preparing for the third annual Women of Wantagh event. The 2017 WOW will be celebrated on March 27 at 7 p.m. more

3/9/17

Why we still need Women’s History Month

In late 1916, Brooklyn’s Inez Milholland Boissevain, a prominent New York attorney and suffragist, was traveling the country, demanding equal rights for women, including the right to vote. By the time she reached the West Coast . . . more

3/9/17

Oceanside remembers an important woman

The Oceanside community has a history of producing and supporting female candidates for elective office as recently seen in its support for Town Supervisor Kate Murray and County Legislator Denise … more

By Seth Blau | 3/30/16

Seaford Historical Society President Judy Bongiovi, far left, and past Chamber of Commerce President Carla Powell with a quilt made in the mid-1970s by 16 women in Seaford, depicting the schoolhouse that now serves as the local history museum.

Who inspired Seaford's local leaders?

In an organization devoted to preserving history, Judy Bongiovi made some history of her own last year when she became the first female president of the Seaford Historical Society. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/22/16

Have you noticed? Women are making history

It is surely a positive sign for our society that women are no longer celebrated only for the help they give men. For a long time now, women have been heroes in their own right . . . more

3/10/16

Sandy Leonard and Ellen Cook, of the Daughters of the American Revolution Jerusalem Chapter, have portrayed Agent 355 and Anna Smith Strong, respectively, for prorgrams on George Washington’s Long Island spy ring.

Who inspired our local leaders?

In the late 1950s, the Levittown League of Women Voters welcomed the great Eleanor Roosevelt, who spoke at Division Avenue on the topic, “Could the Bill of Rights be passed today?” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/2/16

The Miss Wantagh Court will hold its second annual Women of Wantagh recognition event later this month.

Seeking women of distinction

The Miss Wantagh Court is busy preparing for the second annual Women of Wantagh event, known as W.O.W., to be held on Tuesday, March 29. It is Women’s History Month and the court is looking forward to recognizing local and inspirational women who have made a large impact within the community. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/1/16

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