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Local Jerusalem Chapter of the Daughter's of the American Revolution held their annual award luncheon at the Wantagh Public Library on March 13 for the winners of the student essay contests. 11th grade winner Francesco Pellicoro, first place 7th grade winner Kate Stivali, and first place 8th grade winner Gianna Fitzpatrick were honored at the luncheon.

Jerusalem Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution announce essay winners

Local Jerusalem Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution recently held their annual award luncheon at the Wantagh Public Library on March 13 for the winners of the student essay contests. … more

3/29/24

Kindergartners at Lee Road Elementary School saw duckling up close after they hatched in their class.

Lee Road students get close view of ducks

Kindergartners at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District experienced ducks hatching from their eggs during a special lesson on May 15. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/25/23

Residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy are urged to register for the NY Rising Housing Recovery program. The New York State Office of Storm Recovery (OSR) requires that homeowners … more

3/24/14

The Wantagh Fire Department responded to a house fire on Willoughby Avenue in Seaford on Feb. 7.

Wantagh Fire Department responds to Seaford house fire

First responders extinguished a house fire at a Willoughby Avenue home in Seaford on Wednesday night, At 5:55 p. m. on Feb. 7, Nassau police responded to the incident and the Wantagh Fire … more

By Charles Shaw | 2/8/24

Charles Musarra, 62, of Seaford was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon on Feb. 3.

Seaford car fire leads to weapons arrest

Police arrested a Seaford man for criminal possession of a weapon. On Feb. 3, at around 7:27 p.m., police responded to a vehicle fire on Cedar Street in Seaford. When officers arrived, … more

By Charles Shaw | 2/8/24

Wantagh Grand Marshal John Theissen, center, without sash, with the marshal’s aides at the Grand Marshal Reception and Dinner on March 7, at which Theissen was honored for his contributions to the community.

Celebrating John Theissen, Wantagh’s 2024 grand marshal

It was a night full of Irish spirit as Wantagh honored John Theissen, the grand marshal of this year St. Patrick’s Day Parade. On March 7, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a Grand Marshal … more

By Charles Shaw | 3/15/24

Wantagh budget passes; McLoughlin returned as trustee

The Wantagh School District's $79.8 million budget passed by a vote of 1,486-487 on May 21. Incumbent Board of Education Trustee Kera McLoughlin was returned with a total of 977 votes. In the … more

By Timothy Denton | 5/30/19

Pickleball instructor Erica Bleimeyer, left, with Brittany Cirrone, a coordinator for the Adult Continuing Education Program of the Levittown Public Schools. The program, which came back in fall of 2023, has seen a strong turnout from the community, according to program coordinators.

Levittown adult education program brings community together with courses on yoga, painting and pickleball

The Levittown school district has restored its Adult Continuing Education Program, which had been a pillar in the community for years before it was discontinued in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Charles Shaw | 3/15/24

Jeremy Loud with his wife, Jackie, left, and sons Mason, 5 months old, and Hunter, 3. In 2020, Loud suffered an accident that left him in a wheelchair, and since May he has been going to Project Walk in New Jersey, where he has improved his motor skills.

A long, hard road to recovery for Seaford resident Jeremy Loud

Seaford resident Jeremy Loud has been on a difficult — yet persistent — quest to walk again after a pool accident almost four years ago left him confined to a motorized wheelchair. more

By Charles Shaw | 3/1/24

As the fight for public water continues, State Sen. Steve Rhoads has introduced new legislation that may help the South Nassau Water Authority obtain the necessary funding to facilitate a takeover of Liberty Utilities. Advocacy groups, such as Long Island Clean Air Water & Soil, still want the SNWA to hold a public meeting addressing the takeover.

Moving ahead with public water plans for south Nassau

Advocacy groups have been ramping up efforts for a public takeover of Liberty Utilities after the private company, which supplies water to roughly 113,000 Town of Hempstead residents, recently sought a cumulative 34.2 percent rate hike across Nassau County. more

By Jordan Vallone | 6/25/23

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