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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.
Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'
Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more
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Chief of the Department Keith Kern (right) ringing the Department’s Bell with 2nd Asst Chief Tom deHaan (left).
Seaford Fire Department tolls bell to honor its fallen members
The Seaford Fire Department honored the members of the Seaford Hook Ladder and Engine Company No. 1 at the Annual Memorial Services on Oct. 6. more
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Courtesy Patrice Lestrange Mack Free gifts, free “survivor” t-shirts, programs and services were offered at “The Survivor Tent” during last year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 15.
Walk to end breast cancer at Jones Beach
The American Cancer Society is slated to hold its 25th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh on Oct. 21. more
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Derasmo used a relic from Assisi, Italy — a chip of St. Francis’ bone — to bless the animals.
Seaford church holds animal blessing
St. James Roman Catholic Church on Hicksville Road in Seaford held its Blessing of the Animals service for the Feast of Saint Francis on the afternoon of Oct. 6. The Rev. more
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The students, ranging in age from 17 to 43, do 1,050 hours of education in Academy Director and CEO Lisa Tagliabue’s program in order to graduate, she said. (Left: Nathalie, Larena, Jessica, Chantal & Jesse)
Levittown salon beautifies for breast cancer research
Trinity Hairdressing and Makeup Academy in Levittown is inviting local residents to get shorn for breast cancer research. On Oct. 20, the Levittown salon will hold its annual Cut-A-Thon to raise awareness and money to combat the disease. more
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The Mandalay Milers, from Mandalay Elementary School in Wantagh, have already run 430 miles in their quest to make the 2,831-mile journey to Hollywood, Calif.
Mandalay Milers running to California
The gym was sweltering on a humid Thursday last week as a gaggle of first-graders played line soccer. Their teacher, Robyn Pastuch, gave directions from the sidelines to reverse direction or change sides. more
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Alexandra Dieckmann/Herald-Citizen Temple B’nai Torah, in Wantagh, and congregants of the former Temple Emanu-El, in East Meadow, marked 100 days as a single congregation on Oct. 8.
How two temples became one
On Oct. 8, Wantagh’s Temple B’nai Torah marked 100 days since it merged with a former East Meadow synagogue, Temple Emanu-El. The two congregations formally combined to form one on July 1. more
In August, Andy Braun sold silicone bracelets to raise money for his food allergy walk team, Andy’s Army, outside the John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh.
Wantagh youth does battle with allergies
Andy Braun, a 12-year-old who attends Wantagh Middle School, has struggled with food allergies his whole life. Despite the challenges, though, Andy and his family haven’t given in. more
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Luke Tordy with Dragon, his companion dog from Canine Companions for Independence, at home in Wantagh last Christmas. Luke has raised more than $5,000 for CCI.
Dragon helps Wantagh youth raise $5K
Luke Tordy lives with a real live dragon. Dragon is the name of the Labrador-golden retriever mix Luke received at no cost from Canine Companions for Independence, a Santa Rosa, Calif.-based … more
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Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney and Councilman Dennis Dunne presented an award to a Town of Hempstead sanitation inspector and field services crew who found illegal drugs growing at an empt property in Wantagh. From left, CSEA Local President Charles Sellitto, crew members Nadir Shukry, Seven Donato, Joe Militrano, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sanitation Inspector Kenneth Maffei, Councilwoman Erin King Sweeny, crew members Anthony Gionesi, Robert Lazzarini, Michael Wood and Salvatore Conte.
Town employees cited for drug find
The Town of Hempstead has recognized a sanitation inspector and a field services crew who fund illegal drugs in an empty lot in Wantagh and alerted law enforcement authorities. more
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