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Baldwin Historical Society founders, from left, Jim Moreland, Al Fam, James McKeon and Rolf Mahler broke ground on the museum on July 10, 1976.

Baldwin Historical Society celebrates 40th anniversary

On July 10, the Baldwin Historical Society celebrated its 40th anniversary. On that day in 1976, members of the group broke ground for a museum on Grand Avenue. Current historical society … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/19/16

Photos by Rebecca Anderson/Herald Third runner-up, from left, Courtney Cardona, first runner-up Brianna Coltellino, Miss Wantagh Emma Carey, second runner-up Grace Anne Mckenna, Ambassador Kayla Schmidt and Ambassador Isabella Santeramo were awarded their titles at Wantagh Elementary School on July 4.

Miss Wantagh pageant turns 60

The 60th Miss Wantagh Pageant, held at Wantagh High School on July 1, has celebrated a commitment to service since 1956. It is the only surviving pageant on Long Island. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/13/16

This year’s fireworks celebration is expected to draw more than 8,000 people to Centennial Park and the surrounding area for the celebration of the founding of the Village of Rockville Centre.

Thousands expected for annual Rockville Centre fireworks display

It’s time to watch the fireworks light up the night sky in Rockville Centre in celebration of the village’s anniversary. More than 8,000 people are expected at the 23rd annual fireworks … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/6/16

Susan Pronko, Class of ’75, left, Jennifer Aboud, Class of ’80, and Claire Bresnihan, Class of ’75, attended with Jennifer’s children, preschooler Islam, front left, and first-grader Iman.

West End Elementary celebrates 90 years

Generations of past and present students of Lynbrook’s West End School came together for a picnic that marked the schools anniversary of 90 years. Families spread out picnic dinners while … more

By Courtney McGee | 6/29/16

After the services, the congregation celebrated by dancing the Hora.

Central Synagogue celebrates 80 years

Last week, Central Synagogue of Nassau County celebrated its 80th anniversary with a special celebration. Synagogue members past and present gathered at the building, located at 430 DeMott Ave., … more

By Alex Costello | 6/22/16

A fond memory for past winners

Although Kelley Garland, 22, and Brenda Sand, 52, lead very different lives, they have one thing in common. Both were crowned Miss Wantagh. more

By Rebecca Anderson and Briana Bonfiglio | 6/21/16

The Central Synagogue building on DeMott Avenue in 1947. The building wasn’t fully completed, but congregants came for High Holy Days services that September and sat on folding chairs.

A special anniversary

Central Synagogue of Nassau County is celebrating a big milestone this weekend — its 80th anniversary. “Eighty is a special anniversary because it is two times 40,” said Rabbi Marc Gruber, … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/15/16

Malverne F.D.’s golden boys

When Robert Meyer and John Wolffe joined the Malverne Fire Department, it was 1966 and they were 18 and 23 years old, respectively. In those days, firefighters would dress for a fire while en route to it, grabbing whatever protective gear was on the truck. Those who were already dressed would hang off the side of the truck as it raced to the scene. The biggest hoses the trucks had were 2½ inches in diameter, and could pump 1,000 gallons of water a minute. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/7/16

Joseph and Tina Russo celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 1 at the Wantagh-Seaford Senior Center and were presented with a certificate from the Town of Hempstead.

Celebrating 70 years together

It’s clear to anyone who knows them, or anyone just meeting them, that the love between Wantagh’s Joseph and Tina Russo is very strong, even 70 years later. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/7/16

Nico Fiorello, right, who was injured last year in a swimming accident at Jones Beach, said he is about 80 percent recovered. He was joined by his parents, Joseph and Lorraine, on the one-year anniversary.

A year Nico will never forget

“It’s not a sad day at all today,” Lorraine Fiorello said in the living room of her Seaford home on May 17, one year to the day after her son, Nico, was injured in a swimming accident at Jones Beach. “It’s a day to party.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/24/16

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