Wantagh Park part of South Shore Blueway Trail for boaters
A new water access point part of the South Shore Blueway Trail Plan is now complete, according to the New York Department of State.
Seaford High School students visit National World War II Museum in New Orleans
Seaford High School students recently made the most of a once-in-a-lifetime experience, embarking on a trip to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and listening to stories from veterans who witnessed that history first-hand.
See how Wantagh School District celebrated its first day of school
As Wantagh students and staff reunited on Sept. 3 for the start of the 2024-2025 school year, there were some reflections on summer memories but more importantly, they looked toward the great possibilities ahead.
Seaford students take their first step in a brand new year
The Seaford School District launched a brand new school year on Sept. 3, as students returned to classrooms across its four schools.
Jones Beach pools see increased attendance this summer
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a nearly 36 percent increase in attendance at New York State Park pools this summer, including at Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh.
See how Wantagh honored 9/11 victims at Patriot Day Remembrance ceremony
Wantagh showed it would never forget the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, during the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273’s 9/11 Patriot Day Remembrance on Sept. 8.
Amityville man found dead from gunshot wound in Wantagh
Yinauri Taveras, a 32-year-old man originally from Amityville, was found dead from a gunshot wound early Wednesday morning on Wayside Lane in Wantagh, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
First arrest under new mask law made in Nassau County
Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, along with County Executive Bruce Blakeman, provided an update on the first arrest related to the new mask law, at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive & Legislative Building in Mineola on Aug. 28.
Victims of Rock close out Wantagh library concert series
The Wantagh Public Library’s Music Monday Summer Concert series concluded on Aug. 26 with a lively performance by Victims of Rock, a cover band known for their classic party rock hits from the 70s, 80s, and beyond.
A celebration of summer reading in Wantagh
The Wantagh Public Library marked the end of its 2024 Summer Reading Program with a festive celebration on Aug. 23.
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The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
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Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Seeking post-pandemic healing in the woods
A cold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet.