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Wantagh High School seniors Katherine Killian, left, and Nora Toscano are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the class of 2023.

Katherine Killian, Nora Toscano lead Wantagh High School's Class of 2023

Nearly 13 years ago, Katherine Killian and Nora Toscano became friends in kindergarten at Wantagh’s Forest Lake Elementary School. Now they will lead Wantagh High School’s Class of 2023 — Killian as valedictorian and Toscano as salutatorian. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/21/23

Liberty Utilities, which provides drinking water to several South Shore communities, is proposing a rate increase. Advocacy groups fighting for a public takeover of companies like Liberty are opposed to the increase — and putting pressure on the South Nassau Water Authority to facilitate takeover efforts.

Town of Hempstead officials fuming over Liberty plan

More than 100,000 customers across Nassau County’s South Shore communities may face a steep increase in their private water bills if Liberty Utilities’ planned rate hikes are approved. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/21/23

Meeting June 16 on FEMA’s reopening of Sandy flood insurance claims

Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Long Beach Hotel, 405 East Broadway, Long Beach more

6/8/15

John Theissen Children's Foundation opens Family Fun Center in Wantagh

John Theissen, founder and executive director of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, held a grand opening for the organization’s new Family Fun Center on April 18. Thanks to donations, the facility will host free events for sick and underprivileged children. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/3/24

Wantagh's Temple B'nai Torah set for musical performance of 'Annie'

Members of Temple B’nai Torah’s MainStage Players in Wantagh are set to perform four shows of ‘Annie: The Musical’ in May. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/3/24

What kind of services and activities come with a humble library card? A lot more than you might imagine. By getting a library card, you automatically save a lot of money on services that come free with it.

Everything you can do with a simple library card

When you think summer, especially in Wantagh and Seaford, you probably think of swimming, tanning, concerts, vacations, and so on. But with summer approaching, it’s always good to see what’s happening at our local libraries. And with a library card, it turns out there’s a lot — and it’s not just books and movies. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/21/23

Lions Club wins fundraising raffle, gets visit from president

The Seaford Lions Club won a raffle — and the prize was to spend a lunch day with Douglas Alexander, the past international president of Lions Clubs International, on Aug. 15. more

By Char;les Shaw | 8/28/23

At its meeting at the American Legion hall on April 18, the Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association addressed quality-of-life concerns in the community.

Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association meeting addresses community issues

Community members packed the Wantagh American Legion hall for a quality-of-life meeting, which was hosted by the Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association to address those concerns and to discuss the Neighborhood Watch program. more

By Rachel Bamgbose | 5/3/24

Wantagh Elementary School fifth graders, from left, Tristan Damian, Victoria D’Alessandro, Dylan Cespedes, Maggie Kimball and Anthony Ambrosio made a min-golf hole that resembled their school.

Wantagh Elementary students hit a hole-in-one with mini-golf designs

Students worked in teams in Kaitlin Humphrey’s STEAM classes at Wantagh Elementary School to design a miniature golf course. more

5/3/24

Seaford Middle School eighth graders attended Career Day on May 11, hearing about a variety of professions including education and library science.

Many possibilities as Seaford students go career hunting

More than 80 professionals shared tips with Seaford Middle School eighth graders on May 11 on how to have successful careers. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 5/21/23

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