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The numerous college demonstrations lately have given me a lot of mixed feelings. Having lived through the years when there were other demonstrations, I contrast how those incidents were handled with the present ones. In addition, I can’t help but feel some sadness about how our elected officials are reacting to these events. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/10/24

Seaford High School teacher Melinda McKee, from left, with yearbook students Kishanna Barrett, Delanie Batista, Angelina Brody, Emily Brown and teacher Curtis Tripoli. This year, the high school expanded the yearbook club into a class.

Seaford High School creates lasting memories with new yearbook class

This school year marks the first time Seaford’s yearbook club has expanded into a full class for students. The goal for the course, according to its teachers, Curtis Tripoli and Melinda McKee, is to create a yearbook for the entire school, not just the seniors. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/10/24

At its April 4 meeting, the Wantagh Board of Education adopted a 2024-25 budget of roughly $91.7 million, which will focus on security enhancements, reducing class sizes and capital improvements.

Wantagh School board adopts budget

The Wantagh School budget, roughly $2.2 million larger than the current spending plan, was finalized at the board’s April 4 meeting. The tax levy will total around $67.1 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 2.72 percent, which falls below the district’s tax cap. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/10/24

Wantagh School board adopts budget

The Wantagh School budget, roughly $2.2 million larger than the current spending plan, was finalized at the board’s April 4 meeting. The tax levy will total around $67.1 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 2.72 percent, which falls below the district’s tax cap. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/10/24

Members of the Levittown community came together on April 20 for an Earth Day cleanup as part of an annual event sponsored by the Levittown Community Council that covers a number of community parks and lots in the Levittown School District areas.

Volunteers join Levittown Community Council in annual Earth Day cleanup

Students from Levittown Schools and Levittown Community Council members came together on Saturday, April 20, to clean up some of the areas in Levittown that needed Spring sprucing. more

5/10/24

The Peer Buddies Program at Mandalay Elementary School met for a little one-on-one time in the cafeteria for some fun and games.

Wantagh's Mandalay Peer Buddies Program fosters positivity and understanding among students

The Peer Buddies program at Mandalay Elementary School is a reverse mainstreaming social skills program for students in the 6:1:1 program. Thirteen Buddies from the third and fourth grade were selected among 70 applicants, which was a record-breaking year for the program. more

5/10/24

Seaford Chamber President Margret Grub, left, Past President Ken Jacobsen and Vice President Donna Jebaily enjoying the festivities at the Seaford Spring Fling event.

Seaford's Spring Fling: Music, food, and fun

The Seaford Chamber of Commerce hosted its much-anticipated Spring Fling event, which featured a day filled with festivities, flavors, and fun for the entire community. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/10/24

Protecting our kids online

The data is clear: Kids spending more time online and on social media is detrimental to their mental health. more

By Michaelle Solages | 5/10/24

The humble pen takes on the might sword

Here’s an anniversary no one wants to celebrate: The Columbine school shooting — April 20, 1999 — just passed its 25th anniversary. Why, why, why bring up such a horrific event? Perhaps because it hasn’t stopped. more

By Robert Koehler | 5/10/24

We should have learned more than we have from history

My reading of history, however, is that for the most part — whether it be everyday people, intellectuals or world leaders — there was little realization during those years that the world as they knew it was that much different from what had come before. Until it was. Or that tragedy lay ahead. Until it was too late. more

By Peter King | 5/10/24