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Wantagh High School and Wantagh Middle School were closed on Oct. 19 due to a positive Covid-19 test.

Wantagh H.S. and M.S. close on positive Covid-19 test

Wantagh High School and Wantagh Middle School were closed on Monday, Oct. 19 after the district was notified that a middle school student tested positive for Covid-19. A letter was sent out to … more

By J.D. Freda | 10/19/20

Police officers from New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey stepped up to bat against police suicide at Baldwin Park on Sept. 26.

Strikeout Suicide game draws big crowd in Baldwin

In September 2019, New York City Police Department Detective Chris Panetta, 42, and his wife, Nassau County probation officer and college professor Michelle Panetta, 34, created Beyond the Badge NY, … more

By JD Freda | 10/16/20

Mary Monahan decided to channel her energy into helping others after being furloughed from a job the state classified as nonessential.

Businesswoman devotes energy to local pantry

It’s hard to imagine Mary Monahan standing still for more than a few moments at a time. So when she was laid off from her marketing job in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, she … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/16/20

The Freaky 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, was eagerly anticipated, until the coronavirus made it impossible to guarantee the safety of the runners.

Fundraisers falter in the face of cancellations

In most years, the beginning of school represents the starter’s pistol for a long list of events. School sports teams begin competing, high schools prepare for Homecomings and local charities … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/16/20

Early voting locations in Nassau County

Early voting begins in New York on Saturday, Oct. 24, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. The polling station in Wantagh has changed to 3484 Park Ave., and is located at the American Legion Post 1273. Daily times vary. more

10/16/20

Jackie Gordon raised $1.79 million in the third quarter in her race to succeed Rep. Peter King in the Second Congressional District.

Gordon raises $1.79 million in third quarter

In the second quarter of the year, Jackie Gordon boasted a substantial fundraising advantage over her opponent, Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino, in the race for Rep. Peter King’s Second Congressional District seat. more

By J.D. Freda | 10/15/20

Donna D. of Merrick — “Everyone calls me that” — with her banner of support for President Trump.

Hundreds turn out for Trump rally in Seaford-to-Bellmore caravan

Crowds variously estimated at from 300 to 500 gathered in Seaford and drove to Bellmore Thursday afternoon to demonstrate their support for President Donald Trump, who last week contracted the … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/8/20

Brigid Vogt with her dog, Lennon IV, whom she describes as “the best thing that ever happened to me.” Husband, Ben, is in the background.

Canine companions provide essential services

Luke Tordy says his service dog, Dragon, reconnected him with his life. Brigid Vogt says her dog, Lennon IV, brought a similar transformation. Such matter-of-fact statements are commonplaces from … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/25/20

Wantagh Middle School students patiently waited under the school’s colonnade for the opening of school doors on Sept. 9.

Wantagh superintendent welcomes class of 2033

Sept. 8 marked the first day Wantagh School District students returned to their classrooms since mid-March due to the effects of the coronavirus. The students stepped off their yellow school buses … more

9/25/20

Harry Burger, the Green Party candidate in the Second Congressional District.

A first-time politician aims to rock the boat

Only 44 days remain until Election Day and only 33 days until the early voting period in Nassau and Suffolk counties. New York’s Second Congressional District is electing successor to longtime … more

By J.D. Freda | 9/25/20

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