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An alleged social media threat to Seaford schools forced a delayed opening on Monday, Sept. 16.

BREAKING: Alleged threat to Seaford schools forces two-hour delay

Seaford schools delayed opening for two hours on Monday, Sept. 16 due to an alleged threat made through an undisclosed social media platform. Seventh Precinct Nassau County Police detectives have … more

By JD Freda | 9/16/19

Some of the squares from in the 1,700-piece “wrapping quilt” sewn to commemorate FCA’s 135 years.

FCA: 135 years of helping most vulnerable

Each night on Long Island, more than 2,000 teenagers sleep rough, according to Family and Children’s Association estimates. They sleep in parks, in railroad warming sheds or bus terminals. As a … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

The Wantagh Seaford Homeowners Association repeatedly called the Long Island Rail Road office this spring to repair the malfunctioning escalator at the Wantagh train station.

MTA: Same issues a year later

For more than a year, the Wantagh and Seaford Long Island Rail Road stations and their surroundings have seen damage by vandalism, including broken windows and graffiti, as well as maintenance … more

By JD Freda | 9/5/19

Some of the thousands of visitors who took advantage of cooler beach temperatures to visit Jones Beach State Park during a recent heat wave.

Jones Beach turns 90!

For 90 years, everyone who has lived on Long Island for more than a few months or who has visited Jones Beach State Park has had a favorite story about it. The official anniversary of the … more

By Timothy Denton | 8/22/19

The Seaford High School marching band rehearsed for its spy-themed show during annual summer band camp, held mat the school from AUG. 5-9.

Seaford H.S. marching band has spy-themed show

The jewel-encrusted Viking helmet has been stolen, and the Seaford High School marching band has a plan to recover it. The narrative will play out in real time during halftime of each home football … more

By JD Freda | 8/22/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

North Bellmore man arrested for leaving scene after police say he hit motorcycle cop

A North Bellmore man has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly struck a Nassau County police officer on routine motorcycle patrol. The suspect, police said, was … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/19

Rabbi Moshe Weisblum and his congregation celebrated the dedication of Congregation Beth Tikvah’s fourth new Torah on June 9.

Wantagh synagogue dedicates fourth Torah

A fourth Torah — the Jewish scripture containing the books of Mosaic Law — was dedicated at Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh on June 9. The new Torah entered the sanctuary under a … more

6/28/19

Christina Daly/Herald-Citizen The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has been the focus of controversy and lawsuits for at least a decade.

Taking town animal shelter to task

Capping a three-year-long, on-again, off-again effort by his department, Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman released a limited audit of the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh last week … more

By Timothy Denton | 6/19/19

A bill that would require the Nassau County Police Department to patrol houses of worship countywide could help relieve feelings of fear and insecurity, Rabbi Moshe Weisblum said.

Faith leaders back county protection bill

Legislation proposed by Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker requiring Nassau County Police to patrol houses of worship was answered with a chorus of near-unanimous support, as local clergy and … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 6/11/19

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