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Wantagh’s chiefs marched in formation during the 6th Battalion Parade on Sept. 13.

Rain doesn’t put a damper on fire parade

Despite on and off rain last Saturday evening, the 6th Battalion Parade went on as scheduled. The Wantagh Fire Department hosted this year’s parade, which began at Cedar Creek Park and ended just past the train station. more

9/17/14

Volunteer firefighters respond to many calls each year in Seaford and Wantagh. A new law allows fire departments to reject applicants who are convicted sex offenders.

New background checks for volunteer firefighters

Thanks to a new state law, prospective volunteer firefighters will now be subjected to additional background checks. Wantagh and Seaford fire department leaders hailed the move. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/19/14

Ed and Jean Garcia, of Wantagh, are happy to be back at their Hawthorne Drive West home after a fire last year.

It’s good to be home again

There’s no place like home. Dorothy said it in “The Wizard of Oz” and the Garcias of Wantagh are saying it, too. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/6/14

Dead is dead, except in the death chamber

If there’s one thing we’re good at in America, it’s killing people. more

7/30/14

School bus catches fire in Wantagh

A minibus went up in flames near the intersection of Wilmart Place and Jones Avenue Friday morning, but everyone was evacuated before the fire broke out, officials said. The Wantagh Fire … more

By Jack Healy | 7/11/14

Medics capture burglary suspect

Wantagh Fire Chief Ken Kelly and the Fire Department’s Rescue Squad No. 2 caught a burglar who rammed his vehicle into a Wantagh gas station on purpose last week, fire officials said. Rescue 2 … more

By Michael Ganci | 4/15/14

The area where Island Recreation stood before the fire.

Island Recreation fire deemed an accident

The March 31 fire that engulfed Island Recreational, on Hicksville Road in Seaford, has been deemed unsuspicious, according to the Nassau County fire marshal’s office. The blaze broke out at … more

By Michael Ganci | 4/15/14

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

Island Recreation in Seaford up in flames.

Island Recreation goes up in flames

Multiple fire departments have responded to 1059 Hicksville Road after fire broke out. Northbound Hicksville Road route is closed between Thorne Avenue and William Road and motorists had to … more

By Michael Ganci | 3/31/14

Why New York state must maintain a balance of power

When our Founding Fathers sat down to create the Constitution, they decided it would be best to devise a system of checks and balances in order to guard the people against tyranny. more

3/6/14

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