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Seaford, Wantagh schools gain in state budget

The Seaford and Wantagh school districts each are slated to receive roughly $500,000 in additional state aid in the new budget passed this week, according to Seaford Democratic State Sen. John Brooks. more

By Timothy Denton | 4/3/20

An official flyer for one of Beyond the Badge’s free yoga class offers.

Locked out of gyms, first responders turn to yoga

Typically, Beyond the Badge focuses on the mental health of law enforcement officers. Now, Michelle Panetta says she and husband Chris, the charity's co-founders, see the bigger picture and a dire need to help a wider array of responders – and not just mentally. more

By J.D. Freda | 4/1/20

Simple, delicious and quick – paglia e fieno alla ghiotta is a perfect dish for family cooking.

Cooking in a time of COVID

With families beginning to feel the early stages of cabin fever, preparing a meal together can be one of the easiest and most enjoyable of pastimes. Starting this week, the Seaford and Wantagh Herald-Citizen newspapers invite readers to share their favorite recipes or meals — or their experiences cooking and eating together as their families sheltered in place. more

By Timothy Denton | 4/1/20

Nick Bilotta, center, was sworn in as the new Seaford Chamber of Commerce President on March 5.

New Seaford C of C president’s baptism of fire

For the past six years, Nick Bilotta, 29, of East Rockaway has opened his business the same way every day. Come rain or sleet, Final Touch Auto Collision on Merrick Road in Seaford unlocks its doors … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/1/20

Many small businesses have been forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, including the Chop Shop, a hair salon in Long Beach.

Long Island Association offering business advice amid coronavirus outbreak

The Long Island Association, a regional business advocacy group, was supposed to host its spring luncheon Friday, featuring retired Yankee great Alex Rodriguez, but instead it held an hour-long … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/27/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that Nassau will hold online webinars for those applying for FEMA assistance.

Curran urges nonprofits and municipalities to apply for aid

On March 20, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that “federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of New York to supplement states, tribes and local … more

By J.D. Freda | 3/26/20

Baldwin teacher and Wantagh resident Chris Fahey illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baldwin teacher thanks essential workers with illustration

Baldwin teacher Chris Fahey found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, being … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/25/20

The price of gasoline at the pump continued to fall this week; this Wantagh gas station was 11 cents per gallon below the Nassau County average of $2.30 per gallon.

Nassau gasoline prices second-lowest in state

Gasoline prices continued to plunge last week as oil supplies far outstripped demand, leaving Nassau County with the second-cheapest gas in the state, behind the city of Elmira, where gasoline … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/25/20

Mid Island Medical Supply was not affected by the closure and has been doing a booming business.

‘Nonessential’ businesses close on Cuomo's order

All businesses in Seaford and Wantagh considered nonessential were shuttered beginning Sunday night, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a directive via Twitter last Friday ordering the … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/24/20

The Chop Shop owners voluntarily closed last week.

Long Beach's Chop Shop adapts to closure

No chopping at Long Beach's Chop Shop even before Cuomo's order to shutter non-essential businesses The Chop Shop in Long Beach, did not wait for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order that all non-essential … more

By Darwin Yanes and Scott Brinton | 3/24/20

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