Late last month, graffiti containing hate messages was found at Estella Park in Seaford. Police identified it as a criminal mischief incident — but no one has been charged yet.
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By Michael Malaszczyk
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7/2/23
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A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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In early June, Seaford High School students Myles Schnaier — Salutatorian of the class of 2023 — and his sister Rachel — an upcoming junior — organized a book drive and donated 1,020 books to the Book Fairies, a non-profit organization that distributes new and gently used books to under-resourced communities on Long Island.
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By Natalie DiFusco
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7/2/23
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When Melanie Volz graduated from Wantagh High School as the Class of 2021 valedictorian, she wanted to find a way to give back to the teachers who helped shape her education.
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By Charles Shaw
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3/29/24
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The Wantagh Kiwanis Club celebrated its Eighth Annual Spring Festival at the Wantagh Train Station on June 1.
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By Charles Shaw
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6/14/24
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Seaford’s Memorare Council of the Knights of Columbus hosted its annual charity fund check distribution ceremony during its council meeting on March 20.
The council honored 13 charities …
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By Kelsie Radziski
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3/29/24
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the office of State Sen. Steve Rhoads and We Care Blankets collected around 407,277 yards of yarn and 225 handmade blankets, which equates to 231 miles or over 4,070 football fields of yarn, during a recent yarn and blanket drive.
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By Jordan Vallone
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6/14/24
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Solar Impulse 2 at JFK
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Local Island Park photographer Joseph Abate was one of only two newspaper photographers at an incredible event, and he was excited to share his photos with our readers.
The Solar Impulse 2 is …
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Photos by Joseph Abate, Story by Christina Daly
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6/15/16
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A car fire occurred near Tobay Beach near 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 18.
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By Charles Shaw
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8/18/23
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Where do astronauts, baseball players and former presidents come together? At Wantagh Elementary School’s living wax museum, of course. The annual event took place on March 8 as the culmination …
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3/29/24
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