High school students moved by 9/11 memorial tour
The events that unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001 were an unforgettable experience for many, but for younger generations, the tragic ordeal may be more difficult to comprehend. Wantagh High School …
Jones Beach lifeguard crafts necklaces for Maui relief
When Wantagh resident Jasmine Chu saw the devastation caused by the Maui wildfires, she knew she needed to do something to help those who lost everything. Chu, 24, formerly lived in Oahu, …
Jazz fest swings into hearts of attendees
In early September, the sounds of saxophones and pianos filled the air at a Jazz festival in Wantagh. The event, “A Jazz Festival for the Ages”, featured a variety of skilled …
Wantagh students and staff share enthusiasm for new year
“Welcome Back” was chalked out in large, colorful letters at the entrance to Wantagh High School, the first of five buildings to open its doors as the 2023-24 school year began on Sept. …
Seaford Manor fourth graders adore day four
There may have been much excitement for the first day of the school year, but fourth graders at Seaford Manor Elementary School were even more hyped for their fourth day of class on Sept. 8. …
East Islip woman indicted for allegedly stealing over $450,00 from Seaford church and Rockville Centre Diocese
Iris Gomez, the East Islip resident who was arrested last year for allegedly stealing more than $420,00 from St. William the Abbot Church in Seaford and over $35,000 from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, was arraigned on July 24.
Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee's 2023 Patriot Award winners honored
The Seaford community once again declared that it would never forget the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, recently selecting five Seaford High School seniors for scholarships in the annual presentation of the Patriot Awards.
South Shore synagogues meet to combat antisemitism
Eleven people were murdered Oct. 27, 2018, in the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, just for being Jewish. It was the event that changed synagogue life forever, according to Ian Brecher, executive vice president of the Oceanside Jewish Center.
Rep. Andrew Garbarino introduces bill aimed at boating safety
U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, who represents New York’s second congressional district — one of the four districts on Long Island — has introduced a bill to help ensure the safety of boaters on and around Long Island.
Service to students is celebrated in Seaford schools
The Seaford Board of Education celebrated administrators, teachers and staff for various career milestones at their June 21 meeting. Additionally, two departing board members were recognized for their volunteer service.
Editorial
Don’t let money win: Veto this bill
The Greek playwright Euripides and the Dutch philosopher Erasmus had a shared philosophy, and it’s one all of us are familiar with: money talks. Especially in politics.
Peter King
From a House committee room to the Valbrook Diner
Last week I was at two events that, in very different ways, encapsulated significant aspects of my life. The first was in Washington . . .
Randi Kreiss
An open letter to my dad on his birthday
I should point out that this is a really open letter, because my dad died four years ago.
Op-Ed
We honor the fallen, but must not forget our veterans
After our collective pause on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it behooves us to take the next step by renewing our commitment to taking care of veterans right here in Nassau County.