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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.

"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

Women have helped shape journalism

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry. more

3/26/15

Hempstead Town officials recognized Michele Hanson at the recent Pathfinder Awards ceremony. She received the Angie Cullin Town of Hempstead Employee Award.

Town honors Bellmorite with Women’s History Month accolade

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Town of Hempstead recently held its annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony to celebrate the profound contributions of women in a variety of endeavors. A Bellmore … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/26/15

Comptroller George Maragos with curator Jill Rader Levine, left, and first-place photography winner Carrie-Anne Gonzalez of East Northport alongside her piece, “Expecting Mother.”

Artists ‘Think Big’ about feminine spirit

By Nicole Gubelli and Michelle LaFiura Snow and sleet didn’t stop more than 400 people from attending this year’s art and photography exhibit, “Women of the World: Think Big,” on March … more

By Nicole Gubelli and Michelle LaFiura | 3/18/15

Court to honor the Women of Wantagh

March is Women’s History month and it is befitting for Miss Wantagh and her Court to recognize and honor exceptional women of the town in the aptly named Women of Wantagh program. more

2/18/15

The Cochran Place Firehouse has been Deborah Bove’s second home for 28 years. She is joined at Company 3’s station by her sons Nicholas and Kyle.

Female firefighter a Valley Stream trailblazer

Being a mother always comes first for Deborah Bove. Protecting lives and property in Valley Stream is a close second. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/26/14

Valley Stream Trustee Virginia Clavin-Higgins is the daughter of Rosanna Clavin, the village’s first female board member, whose picture hangs in Village Hall.

Like mother, like daughter

While dozens of citizens have served on the Valley Stream Board of Trustees since the village’s inception in 1925, only three women have ever been elected to the local governing body. It took more than a half-century for Valley Stream to get its first female trustee, and no two have served at the same time. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/26/14

Women and the role they played in L.I.'s history

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island. more

3/20/14

Lakeview woman wins ‘Trailblazer’ award

Upon the recommendation of Legis. Joseph Scannell, (D-Baldwin), Lakeview native Cay Fatima was honored as one of this year’s “Trailblazers” at the Women’s History Month 2013 Celebration at … more

4/5/13

Frances Ford (daughter), left, honoree Leone Baum, Legislator Robert Troiano and Laura and Robert Schultz.

Troiano honors Woman ‘Trailblazer

Legislator Robert Troiano (D-Westbury) recently honored Hempstead resident Leone Baum as one of this year’s “Trailblazers” at the Women’s History Month 2013 Celebration at the Nassau County … more

3/26/13

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