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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

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

By Timothy Denton | 2/22/19

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

By Timothy Denton | 2/22/19

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

By Andrew Coen | 2/22/19

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

By Andrew Coen | 2/22/19

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

2/22/19

Ambulances on Sunrise Highway on Tuesday afternoon, where a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound.

Pedestrian struck on Sunrise Avenue; westbound traffic stopped

At least one pedestrian was struck by a car on Sunrise Highway in Seaford at about 3:30 on Tuesday afternoon, and Nassau County Police closed the road to through traffic, according to s witness.The … more

2/19/19

Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed tax cuts in an address to the Long Island Association at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Feb. 8.

On the road with governor’s 2019 budget

Gov. Andrew Cuomo brought his 2019 budget road show to Woodbury last week with a rousing address to the Long Island Association. But while he gave significant nods to transportation, education, … more

By Timothy Denton | 2/14/19

Forest Lake Elementary School students took time out from their recesses to participate in the school’s newspaper club.

Forest Lake students getting their start in journalism

Three dozen fourth- and fifth-graders at Forest Lake Elementary School in Wantagh buzz around the computer lab each week, giving up their recesses to create the school’s digital newspaper, the … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 2/14/19

Sen. Kevin Thomas was the underdog last November against veteran legislator Kemp Hannon.

Kevin Thomas: a balanced view

Levittown Democrat Kevin Thomas was never supposed to win. The 34-year-old was running in the 6th Senate District last November against 15-term incumbent Kemp Hannon. Yet win he did, with just 50.6 … more

2/14/19

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