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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

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Broncos running back Brian Falk, left, torched the Braves for two rushing touchdowns in the first half of the 27-14 victory.

Seaford Broncos rumble to stunning Senior Night win

“I believe!” That was the single loud cheer that came from the huddle of the Seaford Broncos 11-year-olds before kickoff on Senior Night, the youth football program’s final game under the … more

By JD Freda | 10/21/19

Protesters voicing their opposition to the Williams Pipeline in advance of the Department of Environmental Conservation rejection of the pipeline in May.

National Grid blocks Seaford F.D. generator

National Grid continued its moratorium on new natural gas hookups last week with its refusal to allow the Seaford Fire Department to install a new generator. At issue is the installation of a … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/21/19

Local vendors set up their tents and trucks for the many visitors.

Seaford shows up in droves to Oktoberfest

When thinking of happening downtown areas, usually ones imagines a picturesque Main Street lined with local eateries and shops. The street is usually blockaded a … more

By JD Freda | 10/21/19

A group of walkers from St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, in Hempstead, attended the CROP Hunger Walk at Eisenhower Park on Oct. 12.

Church members walk for worldwide aid programs

Members of seven churches from across Nassau County gathered in Eisenhower Park on a chill, overcast Saturday for Nassau County’s 10th annual CROP Hunger Walk in support of dozens of aid programs, … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/21/19

A Seaford nurse was accused of trafficking in fentanyl as part of a wider conspiracy to defraud Medicare and Medicaid of hundreds of millions.

Seaford nurse caught in NUMC drug sting

By TIMOTHY DENTON tdenton@liherald.com A Seaford nurse was arrested late last month in conjunction with a scheme that was meant to defraud Medicare and Medicaid of more than $800 … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/21/19

Franklin Square man arrested in connection with Wantagh overdose

A Franklin Square man was arrested on Oct. 17 at 2:35 p.m. in connection with a fatal overdose that occurred in Wantagh, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Narcotics Detectives said … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/18/19

Terrence Batts conducting the Lawrence High School orchestra in 2015. He said he was kept out of Honors classes as a student in the 1960s and ’70s, despite his clear academic abilities. Many students of color, he said, are automatically placed in lower-track classes, without regard to what he calls “intellectual heft.”

Reshaping class discussion on race and culture

Part three in a series. The New York State Education Department launched a new statewide curriculum in May intended to root out implicit bias and racism in all its forms in the schools while affirming students’ “racial, linguistic and cultural identities.” more

By Jeff Bessen and Briana Bonfiglio | 10/17/19

Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building.

Who’s running for county legislator in District 19?

Seeking his third, two-year term as a Nassau County Legislator, incumbent Steve Rhoads will face first-time candidate Jill Levine in the race for the 19th Legislative District, which spans from Freeport to Seaford. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/17/19

The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path was approved for a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension to Captree State Park, which is expected to be completed in the summer of 2021.

Ocean Parkway Greenway gets 10-mile, $16.2M extension

The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path, a path for walkers, runners and bicyclists that extends east of Jones Beach, is expected to get a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension by 2021, … more

By Scott Brinton and J.D. Freda | 10/11/19

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