A statewide smartphone ban would require school districts to restrict the use of the devices in classrooms to promote what Gov. Kathy Hochul describes as “distraction-free learning.” While some districts, including Wantagh, already have policies prohibiting smartphone use, others worry that the initiative may go too far.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/14/25
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Years of dedication to running has led Seaford High School senior Myles Munro to win the Bill Ott Memorial Award, which annually honors a cross-country athlete who displays athleticism and leadership.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/14/25
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For 20 years, family, friends, and supporters have gathered at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh to honor Staff Sergeant James McNaughton, an NYPD officer and U.S. Army reservist killed in Iraq in 2005.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/14/25
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The Wantagh School District announced the appointment of Rob Lovergine as the director of facilities. In this role, he supervises approximately 60 custodians, maintainers and grounds staff across five schools.
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2/14/25
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The Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 held a ceremony on Feb. 2 to honor the Four Chaplains, military clergymen who gave their lives to save fellow service members during World War II.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/14/25
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The friends and family of William Desroches, a 15-year-old Wantagh High School student who died in a watercraft accident in 2023, are working to establish a soccer and lacrosse field in his honor.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/7/25
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The South Shore Women’s Alliance, which reconvened last fall ahead of the 2024 election, has been meeting regularly over the last few months, forming committees and discussing important topics that affect a wide variety of people.
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By Jordan Vallone
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2/7/25
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More than 50 young athletes took to the field at Wantagh High School on Jan. 25 for a flag football clinic hosted by Wantagh Nation Flag Football. The event aimed to foster teamwork, fitness, and sportsmanship among children in kindergarten through eighth grade.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/7/25
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Wantagh Middle School’s eighth-grade students put their baking and design skills to the test during the Cupcake Wars competition, the culminating event of the Ultimate Chef elective.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/7/25
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February is packed with exciting events at the Wantagh Public Library, offering activities for all ages. From hands-on crafts and educational programs to interactive entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Here are five standout events happening after Feb. 6 that you won’t want to miss.
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By Charles Shaw
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2/7/25
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