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Ele Melendez, the parish social ministries director at St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church in Wantagh, has spent 25 years feeding struggling families. It was those efforts that helped her become the Wantagh Herald Person of the Year.

A guiding light from someone who can't say no

Ele Melendez makes sure nobody is left out in the cold. Throughout the year, the 71-year-old parish social ministries director and her diligent volunteers at St. Frances de Chantal Roman … more

By Charles Shaw | 12/28/23

Members from the Wantagh Fire Department stopped by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to deliver toys to children in need.

Spreading joy to those in need

Members of the Wantagh Fire Department have been actively engaged in spreading joy and support over the holiday season. On Dec.12, members from Engine 7 and other first responders teamed up with … more

1/5/24

Town of Hempstead officials spoke at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve last week about its annual Mulchfest. At the event, residents can have their Christmas tress turned into mulch. Leftover mulch is given to the goats who live at the preserve.

Say ‘bahhh” for the Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest

The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and … more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/19/24

Man up? Sure, let me ask for help.

I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. That’s not an easy thing to admit, especially publicly. But mental health awareness isn’t what it used to be, thankfully. more

By Mark Nolan | 6/29/23

Easy summer living? Not for some children.

Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school. more

7/13/23

The Seaford school district welcomed 22 educators to the Viking family at new teacher orientation on Aug. 24 and 25.

Viking family of educators grows in Seaford

Seaford’s newest educators are ready to meet their students when the school year begins. But before the first bell rang, they got a thorough introduction to the school district at new teacher … more

9/8/23

County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, fifth from right, with members of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual installation dinner on April 11. The event, which took place at Gatsby on the Ocean in Jones Beach, celebrated the contributions of several of its members.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce partied like it was the 1930s at last week’s installation dinner, as it celebrated the contributions of several of its members. The event, which attracted a … more

By Charles Shaw | 4/19/24

Yes, we can — and must — work together

Bipartisanship works! Republicans and Democrats in Congress answered the call of history. We fought back against Putin, Iran, the terrorists, the scourge of fentanyl and, most important, Russia’s campaign of deceit and disinformation (and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene). more

By Tom Suozzi | 5/3/24

Nailing down the permits

Q. We completely rebuilt in 1996, and are ready to retire and sell. Our real estate agent told us they checked our permit records and it was never signed off. more

By Monte Leeper | 7/13/23

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

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