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Partly Cloudy Wantagh holds off Manhasset for title
It took two days but was well worth the wait for Wantagh’s girls’ lacrosse program. The Warriors withstood a 16-hour weather delay and top-seeded Manhasset’s desperate …
5-Star program teaches vocational skills to special needs students at MacArthur High School in Levittown
The 5-Star program at MacArthur High School in Levittown teaches students with disabilities the skills they will need to function independently.
Wantagh completes dominant run to title
Warriors earn first county championship since 2001
As the Wantagh boys’ lacrosse team stormed the field at the end of Friday night’s Nassau Class C finals it was more than just rejoicing in a county championship, but the chance for a …
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly discusses community concerns at League of Women Voters meeting
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly was the guest speaker at a meeting of the League of Women Voters of East Nassau, where she discussed such topics as the increase in hate crimes.
Seaford fundraiser draws crowd with crafts and music
On May 11, the Seaford High School Class of 2026 hosted the second annual Community Craft, Garage Sale, and Flea Market Fundraiser at the Seaford Train Station.
Wantagh school budget passes
The Wantagh School District's $91.7 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year was approved on Tuesday. 1,390 voters said yes to the budget, which includes a 2.72% tax levy increase.
Wantagh's Faith Stallone receives prestigious Girl Scout award
Wantagh High School sophomore Faith Stallone educated the community about local food insecurities, which earned her the Girl Scout’s prestigious Gold Award.
Seaford School District focuses on budget plan
Seaford school district superintendents zeroed in on capital projects at a discussion of next week’s budget vote at a hearing on May 9.
'Annie' performance dazzles at Temple B'nai Torah
Temple B’nai Torah's Mainstage Players brought the classic musical "Annie" to life in Wantagh on May 11.
Wantagh schools earn national music distinction
For the first time, Wantagh School District was honored in the NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education program.
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Wishing for some of that World War II-era wisdom
Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a forum on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms, hosted by Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, which is directed by former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel.
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Recapturing times gone by in politics
Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
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Our public schools deserve better
After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.