"I dwell in possibility,” wrote the poet and feminist Emily Dickinson. This is the very sentiment that might describe the eight women from Wantagh who were honored on March 30 by Miss Wantagh and her court, not only for their achievements in the community, but also for their ability to serve “as an inspiration to us all,” Kayla Knight, Miss Wantagh 2014, said.
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By Laura Schofer
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4/8/15
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In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry.
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3/26/15
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Eight women from Wantagh will be honored on March 30 for their unique and long-standing contributions to the community. The Miss Wantagh Court, in honor of Women’s History Month, is sponsoring this program, to be held at Wantagh Elementary School on Beech Street.
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By Laura Schofer
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3/25/15
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March is Women’s History month and it is befitting for Miss Wantagh and her Court to recognize and honor exceptional women of the town in the aptly named Women of Wantagh program.
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2/18/15
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Barbara Epstein, of Wantagh, a long-time member of the East Nassau League of Women Voters, was looking for a way to get involved in the community. The year was 1970. Epstein, home with her young children, joined a local bowling league.
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By Laura Schofer
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2/5/15
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"You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!” That’s what Andrew Cuomo said in his victory speech last Tuesday, after he defeated his closest challenger, Republican Rob Astorino, by nearly 500,000 votes.
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11/13/14
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As we prepare our young women for college, we must not forget “the talk” about how they can keep themselves safe.
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10/2/14
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Do we really want to see the bruisers of the NFL play for pink? As Breast Cancer Awareness month begins . . .
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9/25/14
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Expectations could not be higher for the Hofstra women’s soccer team. The Pride was picked first in the 2014 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) preseason poll and return seven starters off last year’s 10-6-3 team that reached the CAA semifinals before falling to James Madison.
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By Andrew Coen
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9/10/14
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In front of the Supreme Court, business owners argued that the Affordable Health Care Act, Obamacare, violated the First Amendment and other federal laws protecting religious freedom . . .
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7/16/14
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