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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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Candles were lit and the audience stood for a beautiful performance of Silent Night by the Holy Trinity Parish Choirs and the Saint Vladimir's Seminary Chorale.
Three choirs join in Christmas offering
In an evening that was both festive and intimate, the choirs of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow combined with the St. Vladimir Seminary Chorale on Dec. 8 for an evening of traditional … more
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Cristina Paier, 15, entered two of her drawings.
Wantagh H.S. artists exhibit their work
Splattered paint in vibrant colors covered the tables in Wantagh High School art teacher Jacqueline Gallo’s classroom as she spoke about her five Advanced Placement art students who were selected to display their works in the 2018 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit. more
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Seaford athletes with their guidance counselors and coaches.
Seven signed to college teams
Seven standout high school athletes from Seaford and Wantagh high schools signed letters of intent late last month signaling their commitments to continue their playing careers next year at the college and university level. Lacrosse players dominated the field, which also included two soccer stars and one softball player. All seven said they were excited to have the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers in a range of settings as varied as the players themselves. more
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Christine Aluotto, left, with husband Michael Aluotto and daughter Katherine Aluotto. Christine lost her life to cancer in August.
Seaford event to honor mother's memory
To honor the memory 53-year-old Christine Aluotto, a charity event, “Concert for Chris,” will be held at the Sunset Grill in Seaford on Dec. 16 to benefit Christine’s 16-year-old daughter Katherine. more
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Elaine Gross, president of ERASE Racism, addressed a diverse audience of roughly 150 at a Dec. 5 panel discussion at Hofstra University to address structural racism on Long Island. It was one of five such talks intended to encourage a larger, ongoing conversation.
Erasing racism and bias on Long Island
Elaine Gross, president of the Syosset-based nonprofit ERASE Racism, calls it “racialized school segregation.” Long Island comprises 125 school districts — some as small as one square mile — and 42 percent are all-white or nearly all-white, according to a 2017 ERASE Racism report. Meanwhile, 24 percent are majority African-American/Hispanic districts. more
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Junior guard Nick Corbett is off to a torrid scoring pace.
Molloy packs plenty of offense
Molloy College played its best basketball down the stretch last season, salvaging a 7-11 record against East Coast Conference foes and reaching the tournament semifinals. more
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'Hofstra Today' anchor Harrison Grubb tracked the results for the Senate and House of Representatives to update viewers at home.
Hofstra produces first simulcast for Midterm Election
Dozens of students sat in the Hofstra University Lawrence Herbert School of Communication NewsHub. Sounds of chatter and typing filled the air. more
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Vanissa Fernandez, a recreational therapist with 10 years on the job, has been working without a contract since the end of the summer.
Union, nursing homes agree
Wantagh resident Vanissa Fernandez has been a member of United Healthcare Workers East for the past 10 years. As a recreational therapist at a nursing home in Woodbury, she and two colleagues are responsible for 48 patients. more
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About 100 people gathered at the Wantagh Fire Department on Nov. 29 to hear Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and his colleagues discuss Nassau County’s fight against opioid abuse.
Ryder gives opioid, safety update
Dozens of first responders, firefighters, police officers, parents, high school and college students and other community members came to the Wantagh Fire Department on Nov. 29 to hear Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and his colleagues discuss the county’s fight against opioid abuse, as well as school safety and the school resource program against active shooters. more
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