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Franklin Square man arrested in connection with Wantagh overdose

A Franklin Square man was arrested on Oct. 17 at 2:35 p.m. in connection with a fatal overdose that occurred in Wantagh, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Narcotics Detectives said … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/18/19

Police: Woman arrested for DWI, collision with 4-month-old in car

An Amityville woman was arrested for DWI – Leandra’s Law on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7:23 p.m. in Wantagh, according to Nassau County police. Margareth Mendoza, 36, of Offaly Street, was arrested … more

By JD Freda | 10/4/19

Police: Shotgun-wielding Wantagh man charged with menacing and harassment

A Wantagh man was arrested and charged with menacing and harassment after he wielded a shotgun to threaten a 62-year-old grandmother and her grandson, according to Nassau County police. more

By JD Freda | 9/27/19

Derrick Donkor, 26, of West Babylon has been arrested for his alleged connection to a fatal overdose in Wantagh, and is charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree.

Accused dealer in fatal overdose arrested

Derrick Donkor, 26, of West Babylon has been arrested for his alleged connection to the fatal overdose of a man in Wantagh, the Major Case Bureau of the Nassau … more

9/20/19

An alleged social media threat to Seaford schools forced a delayed opening on Monday, Sept. 16.

BREAKING: Alleged threat to Seaford schools forces two-hour delay

Seaford schools delayed opening for two hours on Monday, Sept. 16 due to an alleged threat made through an undisclosed social media platform. Seventh Precinct Nassau County Police detectives have … more

By JD Freda | 9/16/19

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

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

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

By JD Freda | 9/5/19

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

By Timothy Denton | 8/22/19

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

By JD Freda | 8/22/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

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