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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

Coronavirus cases surpassed 15,600 in Nassau County as of Monday afternoon. County Executive Laura Curran and Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed the need for social distancing.

Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29

On Monday, Governor Cuomo ordered schools and non-essential businesses to remain closed until April 29 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Previously, they were to close until April 15. At … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/6/20

Mandalay Elementary School third-grader Michael Coticchio participated in the Design Squad Home Challenge by making a rubber band racer.

Wantagh students design at home

Although classroom learning has been suspended, Wantagh School District elementary students are using their time at home wisely to participate in a number of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/4/20

Seaford, Wantagh schools gain in state budget

The Seaford and Wantagh school districts each are slated to receive roughly $500,000 in additional state aid in the new budget passed this week, according to Seaford Democratic State Sen. John Brooks. more

By Timothy Denton | 4/3/20

An official flyer for one of Beyond the Badge’s free yoga class offers.

Locked out of gyms, first responders turn to yoga

Typically, Beyond the Badge focuses on the mental health of law enforcement officers. Now, Michelle Panetta says she and husband Chris, the charity's co-founders, see the bigger picture and a dire need to help a wider array of responders – and not just mentally. more

By J.D. Freda | 4/1/20

Simple, delicious and quick – paglia e fieno alla ghiotta is a perfect dish for family cooking.

Cooking in a time of COVID

With families beginning to feel the early stages of cabin fever, preparing a meal together can be one of the easiest and most enjoyable of pastimes. Starting this week, the Seaford and Wantagh Herald-Citizen newspapers invite readers to share their favorite recipes or meals — or their experiences cooking and eating together as their families sheltered in place. more

By Timothy Denton | 4/1/20

Seaford Schools will be closed until at least April 15.

Seaford return; budget vote dates pushed back

In accordance with Order 202.11 from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Seaford School District has pushed back its tentative in-class return date. Cuomo’s official order extends school closures until April 15. However that date falls during Seaford’s spring break. According to a letter released on March 31 by Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora, the district is awaiting guidance from Cuomo's office “specifying the impact that Executive Order 202.11 will have on our upcoming school break.” more

By J.D. Freda | 4/1/20

Wantagh resident Chris Fahey, a Baldwin teacher, illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Wantagh artist helps community to 'see the good people'

Wantagh resident Chris Fahey has found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, … more

3/26/20

Baldwin teacher and Wantagh resident Chris Fahey illustrated a poster to say thank you to the essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baldwin teacher thanks essential workers with illustration

Baldwin teacher Chris Fahey found a way to thank those members of the workforce who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic every day. “There was nothing I could really do, being … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/25/20

Seaford resident and Adelphi senior Elise Weber’s last undergraduate semester has taken a confusing turn in recent weeks, as classes have been shifted online and her student teaching assignments have been canceled.

Adelphi senior unsure of her future because of coronavirus

Adelphi University senior Elise Weber, an art and design education major and a 2016 Seaford High School graduate, has lost her student teaching position, her access to her senior art studio space on … more

By J.D. Freda | 3/24/20

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