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Amazon announced on Feb. 14 that it would not open its second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.

Nassau officials mourn Amazon HQ pullout

Nassau County elected officials expressed disappointment after Amazon announced Feb. 14 that it would drop its plan to open part of its second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. Richard … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 2/22/19

Gina Barbara announced on Feb. 14 that she will run for the 19th Legislative District seat on a platform of fair property assessments and better public transportation.

Newcomer aims at Rhoads’ seat

Wantagh resident Gina Barbara, a transportation and accessibility advocate, announced last week that she was running for Nassau County legislator in the 19th District. The seat is currently held by … more

By Timothy Denton | 2/22/19

Foster mom Mindy Seltzberg, left, brought her Chihuahua, Mimi, to a fundraiser for dogs on Feb. 2, at Levittown Lanes, hosted with the help of Last Hope Animal Rescue dog coordinator, Letty Canals.

Last Hope raises money for dog’s knees

Two-year-old chihuahua Mimi needs new knees, and Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation in Wantagh is there to help. Mimi suffers from grade-four luxating patella, commonly called “trick … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 2/22/19

Incoming board members of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce were installed at a dinner on Jan. 17 at the Riviera in Massapequa. Seated, from left, First Vice President Karen Lofgren, President Cathy Powell, Trustee Connie Conway, Second Vice President Marilynne Rich; standing, from left, outgoing President Patrick Benôt, Trustee Rosemarie DeMaio, Corresponding Secretary Matthew Kondrup, Financial Secretary Mitchell Rich, County Legislator Steve Rhodes, Trustee Chris Brown, Recording Secretary Judy Cunningham and Trustee Peter Spanos.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce installs new officers

A trio of local businesswomen headed the slate as the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce marked the installation of new officers and trustees at the Riviera in Massapequa last month. The chamber also … more

By Timothy Denton | 2/22/19

Ambulances on Sunrise Highway on Tuesday afternoon, where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound.

Pedestrian struck on Sunrise Avenue; westbound traffic stopped

At least one pedestrian was struck by a car on Sunrise Highway in Seaford at about 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon, and Nassau County Police closed the road to through traffic, according to s witness.The … more

2/19/19

Nassau County officials upset over Amazon's decision to abandon Queens headquarters

Nassau County elected officials expressed disappointment after Amazon announced Feb. 14 that it would drop its plan to open a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. The tech giant’s … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 2/14/19

Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed tax cuts in an address to the Long Island Association at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Feb. 8.

On the road with governor’s 2019 budget

Gov. Andrew Cuomo brought his 2019 budget road show to Woodbury last week with a rousing address to the Long Island Association. But while he gave significant nods to transportation, education, … more

By Timothy Denton | 2/14/19

Forest Lake Elementary School students took time out from their recesses to participate in the school’s newspaper club.

Forest Lake students getting their start in journalism

Three dozen fourth- and fifth-graders at Forest Lake Elementary School in Wantagh buzz around the computer lab each week, giving up their recesses to create the school’s digital newspaper, the … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 2/14/19

Sen. Kevin Thomas was the underdog last November against veteran legislator Kemp Hannon.

Kevin Thomas: a balanced view

Levittown Democrat Kevin Thomas was never supposed to win. The 34-year-old was running in the 6th Senate District last November against 15-term incumbent Kemp Hannon. Yet win he did, with just 50.6 … more

2/14/19

Wantagh junior Matt Rogers outlasted Division's 7-5 to capture the Nassau County D1 170-pound title last Sunday night at LIU Post.

Wantagh crowns pair of champs

Wantagh’s Matt Rogers was not going to be denied in his bid for a repeat Nassau County wrestling title.Rogers trailed Division’s J.D. Moore by a point early in the third period of the … more

By Andrew Coen | 2/13/19

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