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Author Lawrence Dupkin, center, a former custodian at Wantagh High School, spoke to juniors about his book, 'Jeb on the Farm.'

Budding authors find inspiration at Wantagh High School

Author Lawrence Dupkin, a former custodian at Wantagh High School, spoke to juniors about his book, “Jeb on the Farm.” more

5/3/24

The Wantagh Lions Club visited elementary schools in Wantagh on April 16 to deliver saplings for students to plant.

Lions Club delivers over 200 saplings to Wantagh fourth graders

To encourage young generations to participate in the national celebration of Arbor Day, the Lions Club delivered more than 200 saplings to fourth graders in the Wantagh School District more

By Charles Shaw | 4/25/24

Seaford High School hosted its first veterans breakfast on April 12, welcoming members of Seaford American Legion Post 1132 and other veterans who were related to students.

Seaford High School hosts breakfast for veterans

Seaford students from the high school and middle school brought relatives who served their country to the April 12 breakfast event. more

By Charles Shaw | 4/25/24

League of Women Voters of East Nassau held a meeting at Levittown Public Library on April 17 regarding water contamination and conservation.

Long Island drinking water concerns addressed at Levittown Public Library

The League of Women Voters of East Nassau invited Sarah Meyland to make a presentation on the topic of water contamination and conservation during an April 17 meeting at Levittown Public Library. more

By Rachel Bamgbose | 4/25/24

Wantagh Director of Humanities Julie Rosslee is recipient of the 2023-24 Nassau BOCES School Library System’s Administrator of the Year award.

Wantagh humanities leader receives Nassau BOCES School Library System’s Administrator of the Year award

Julie Rosslee, director of humanities for the Wantagh School District, recently received the Nassau BOCES School Library System’s Administrator of the Year award for the 2023-24 school year. more

4/25/24

Wantagh senior Anthony Lerro as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Lerro says playing a dual role is a new experience, but Director Kimberly Davis has given the student performers freedom to play the characters in a way that feels authentic to them.

Wantagh High School Drama Club delivers thrilling performance of 'Jekyll and Hyde'

The Wantagh High School Drama Club delivered a mesmerizing rendition of "Jekyll and Hyde" on April 13th. more

By Charles Shaw | 4/25/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, fifth from right, with members of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual installation dinner on April 11. The event, which took place at Gatsby on the Ocean in Jones Beach, celebrated the contributions of several of its members.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce partied like it was the 1930s at last week’s installation dinner, as it celebrated the contributions of several of its members. The event, which attracted a … more

By Charles Shaw | 4/19/24

Author and Long Island resident Angela Reich stopped by the Seaford Historical Museum to discuss her book, 'Shipwreck of Hopes,' detailing the history of the Fire Island Lighthouse and the shipwreck of The Elizabeth.

Seaford museum presents history of Fire Island Lighthouse

The Seaford Historical Society invited author Angela Reich on April 11 to make a presentation on the history of Fire Island and the infamous shipwreck of The Elizabeth off New York Harbor. more

By Rachel Bamgbose | 4/19/24

Seaford High School seniors, from left, Angelina Fernandez, Alexa Villeck, Shayla Fox, Jacqueline Grimaldi, Scott Heaslip and Arianna Garcia are among 24 students earning the Seal of Biliteracy this year.

This year, 24 students at Seaford High School will graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy

24 students from Seaford High School will graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy this year. more

4/19/24

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