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Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone with her mother and troop leader, Kerri Stallone. Faith will receive the Girl Scout’s Gold Award at a ceremony in June, for a project that focused on educating the community about food insecurity.

Wantagh's Faith Stallone receives prestigious Girl Scout award

Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone educated the community about local food insecurities, which earned her the Girl Scout’s prestigious Gold Award. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

The Seaford school district hosted a budget hearing at the high school library on May 9, which focused on facility upgrades and capital projects included in the proposal, which totals roughly $83.5 million.

Seaford School District focuses on budget plan

Seaford school district superintendents zeroed in on capital projects at a discussion of next week’s budget vote at a hearing on May 9. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

The Main Stage Players at Temple B'nai Torah, in Wantagh, gave four performances of 'Annie' earlier this month. Alyssa Abrons, 14, center, played the title role of the iconic red-headed orphan.

'Annie' performance dazzles at Temple B'nai Torah

Temple B’nai Torah's Mainstage Players brought the classic musical "Annie" to life in Wantagh on May 11. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/17/24

Wantagh School District Superintendent John McNamara presented a certificate of achievement to Director of Fine and Performing Arts and Business Education Kelly Jones in recognition of the district’s inclusion on the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education list.

Wantagh schools earn national music distinction

For the first time, Wantagh School District was honored in the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education program. more

5/17/24

General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors Zarif Jamal, left, and Benjamin Campbell were named the Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Levittown's MacArthur High School announces its 2024 top of the class

Levittown’s General Douglas MacArthur High School announced its Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian. Zarif Jamal was named the valedictorian, while Benjamin Campbell was named the … more

5/17/24

What if you had to vote right now?

Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job. more

By Randi Kreiss | 5/17/24

Let’s rethink the war in Ukraine

Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions. more

By Arnold Oliver | 5/17/24

With hurricane season coming, be prepared

The looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters. more

5/17/24

Breaking down this year’s state budget

New York’s budget-making is a lot like taking one step forward and then one step backward: In the end, we haven’t gone anywhere. more

By Ed Ra | 5/17/24

New state budget doubles down on a bad bet

Rather than admit that what they’ve done isn’t working — as evidenced by the fact that New York state has the highest population loss, the second-highest taxes and the second-worst business climate of any state in the county, according to Forbes magazine — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature are doubling down on their bad bets in the new state budget more

By Steve Rhoads | 5/17/24

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