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The Wantagh Public Library, part of the Nassau Library System, supports an American Library Association petition demanding that Macmillan not limit eBook sales to libraries.
Library joins battle against global publisher
With the increased popularity of third-party vendors like Amazon and Audible, large publishing companies have started to alter their eBook licensing models to limit public libraries’ access to the … more
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St. Matthias Church, on the border of Bellmore and Wantagh, has not changed in its 115 years.
St. Matthias Church granted landmark status
St. Matthias Church — a small building with brown shingles and white clapboard on the border of Bellmore and Wantagh — was granted landmark status at the Oct. 2 Hempstead Town Council meeting. The site will now be protected against demolition, preserving a 100-year-plus legacy of the area’s African-American history. more
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Laura Gillen
2020 budget includes tax cut, revenue hike
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen submitted her tentative budget for 2020 on Monday, which featured a 1.73 percent property tax rollback as part of her response to what she called the … more
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Little Kitchen owners Carlo Stanisci and Lina DeFalco were joined by Assistant Town Clerk Kate Murray and State Legislator Steve Rhoads during the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting.
Little Kitchen’s dreams big after ribbon cutting
A graphic design degree from the New York Institute of Technology usually is the precursor to a career in — the restaurant business? That just so happens to be the life path of Carlo Stanisci. … more
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The Russian virtuoso group Baryna was joined by a member of the audience at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church’s annual festival in East Meadow on Aug. 31.
Holy Trinity celebrates annual festival
With weather in the high 70s and bright blue almost cloudless skies, parishioners and visitors alike could hardly have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate their annual “Faith, Fellowship and … more
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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
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The Bideawee grave of Checkers, former president Richard Nixon’s dog, whose alleged status as an illegal gift nearly sank the young politician’s career in 1952.
Bideawee observes Pet Memorial Day
Dozens gathered at Bideawee Memorial Park in Wantagh on Sunday to remember beloved animal companions in observance of the 37th annual International Pet Memorial Day. Speakers honored their trusted … more
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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
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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
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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
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