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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.
Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'
Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more
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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
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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
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Jake Tripi, left, and Anthony Harris, from Jonas E. Salk Middle School, were stymied by duct tape connectors that prevented them from completing the roller coaster time trial.
Students vie in science contest
More than 400 cheering students gathered in the auditorium of Wisdom Lane Middle School on Feb. 9, in an atmosphere more like the revelry of a Super Bowl win than a celebration of being smart. Forty … more
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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
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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
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MacArthur’s Jake Schneider was elated to capture the Nassau County D1 wrestling title at 126 pounds. He beat Baldwin’s Matt Kong, 8-0, in the finals.
MacArthur’s Schneider earns crown
A year’s worth of dedication culminated in a euphoric celebration for Jake Schneider.The MacArthur sophomore captured a Nassau County wrestling title in the 126-pound weight class with a … more
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Wantagh's Morgan Flaherty had a huge effort last Friday night with 18 points in the Lady Warriors' 53-45 home playoff win over North Shore.
Wantagh topples North Shore
Wantagh rose to the occasion without its leading scorer in a first-round playoff win against North Shore.With Julia Wilkinson sidelined after rolling her ankle in practice, the third-seeded Lady … more
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John Bohannon
John Bohannon, longtime Hofstra radio host, is dead
John Bohannon, whose radio career spanned more than a half-century and included such iconic events as the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the near-disastrous flight of Apollo 13 in … more
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin with Kate Murray.
Clavin to challenge Gillen in November
Surrounded by dozens of supporters, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Donald Clavin announced on Feb. 19 his candidacy for Hempstead Town supervisor. “We need a supervisor that will put the … more
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