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Bishop Lawrence Provenzano, center, locally elected officials and leaders from the Church of St. Jude officially opened the Wantagh house of worship’s mission center at St. Michael and All Angels in Seaford on Feb. 26.

Wantagh Episcopal church founds outreach center in Seaford

Barbara Rice Thompson, a 56-year-old North Wantagh resident, was the editor of Penthouse magazine for more than 25 years before she was laid off in January. But months earlier, she had spoken with … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/7/17

Holiday drive benefits local families in need

After tireless preparation for this year’s Oceanside Community Service Holiday Drive, snow covered Oceanside’s streets for delivery day. Despite the weather, students, parents, teachers and other volunteers battled the elements on Dec. 17 to bring cheer to hundreds of residents in time for the holidays. more

By Ben Strack | 12/20/16

30 years of giving

More than 100 Oceanside High School students and community members loaded up their cars on Nov. 22 with 250 turkey dinners, and distributed them to the homes of families in need for the town’s 30th … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/29/16

Reflections from the throne

Emma Carey, 17, never expected to be crowned Miss Wantagh — a teen representative of the community and a voice for her peers –– when she met government officials. She took interest in the program because she wanted to participate in community events and, most important, help local folks in need. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 11/8/16

Former OCS president Robert Transom honored at fundraiser

Oceanside Community Service (OCS) held their annual fundraising dinner on Oct. 27. Prominent members of the community and local elected officials were in attendance. At the dinner former OCS … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/3/16

Donate food get a car wash

A Summer Playground car wash for the benefit of the Oceanside Community Services Pantry was held on July 27 at School No. 6 and School No 5. Over 3,000 pounds of canned and non-perishable foods were … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/10/16

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

Deputy Mayor Dermond Thomas, center, was recognized for his service in village government by Philip Jones and the Rev. Kymberley Clemons-Jones.

Church honors three for service to Valley Stream

Three prominent members of the Valley Stream community received awards for their civic engagement on May 20 at a celebration of the 89th anniversary of the Valley Stream Presbyterian Church, held at … more

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com | 5/25/16

Oceanside students and Fire Department join forces for a car wash fundraiser with Joe’s Crab Shack in island Park.

Restaurants help victims of fire

Two Oceanside restaurants, the Oceanside Fire Department and students from Oceanside schools all worked hard this weekend to raise money for the victims of the fire at D&D Convenience Store on April … more

5/18/16

Cayla Goldstein, left, her mother, Janette, and sister, Allie, were among the 100 volunteers who took part in Mitzvah Day at Temple Emanu-El last year, making blankets for people in need. Congregants will team up with members of the Community Reform Temple of Westbury at this year’s event.

Temples teaming up for Mitzvah Day

Two East Meadow temples are teaming up to create positive change in the community this weekend — and they invite all residents to join their cause. Temple Emanu-El, at 123 Merrick Ave. will … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/15/16

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