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After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan. more

By Karl Valere | 5/24/24

Recapturing times gone by in politics

Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner. more

By Jerry Kremer | 5/24/24

The real work gets done in the middle

Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans. more

By Jack Martins | 5/24/24

Sophomore Sabrina Asadurian had a hat trick for Wantagh in its 11-10 victory over South Side in Wednesday's Class C semifinal.

Wantagh edges South Side in thrilling semifinal

Wantagh brought a considerable experience advantage as well as a seven-goal, regular-season win over South Side into what proved to be a thrilling Nassau Class C girls’ lacrosse semifinal … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/23/24

Wantagh school budget passes

The Wantagh School District's $91.7 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year was approved on Tuesday. 1,390 voters said yes to the budget, which includes a 2.72% tax levy increase. more

5/21/24

Senior Hailey Metzger had a momentum-changing pick six in MacArthur’s 19-6 quarterfinal playoff win over Valley Stream District.

MacArthur produces 13-win season

The MacArthur flag football team’s first playoff game on May 15 against Valley Stream District swung on an unconventional defensive play that senior linebacker Hailey Metzger mastered this … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/20/24

Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone with her mother and troop leader, Kerri Stallone. Faith will receive the Girl Scout’s Gold Award at a ceremony in June, for a project that focused on educating the community about food insecurity.

Wantagh's Faith Stallone receives prestigious Girl Scout award

Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone educated the community about local food insecurities, which earned her the Girl Scout’s prestigious Gold Award. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

The Seaford school district hosted a budget hearing at the high school library on May 9, which focused on facility upgrades and capital projects included in the proposal, which totals roughly $83.5 million.

Seaford School District focuses on budget plan

Seaford school district superintendents zeroed in on capital projects at a discussion of next week’s budget vote at a hearing on May 9. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

The Main Stage Players at Temple B'nai Torah, in Wantagh, gave four performances of 'Annie' earlier this month. Alyssa Abrons, 14, center, played the title role of the iconic red-headed orphan.

'Annie' performance dazzles at Temple B'nai Torah

Temple B’nai Torah's Mainstage Players brought the classic musical "Annie" to life in Wantagh on May 11. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

Wantagh School District Superintendent John McNamara presented a certificate of achievement to Director of Fine and Performing Arts and Business Education Kelly Jones in recognition of the district’s inclusion on the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education list.

Wantagh schools earn national music distinction

For the first time, Wantagh School District was honored in the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education program. more

5/17/24

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