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Ele Melendez, the parish social ministries director at St. Frances de Chantal Roman Catholic Church in Wantagh, has spent 25 years feeding struggling families. It was those efforts that helped her become the Wantagh Herald Person of the Year.
A guiding light from someone who can't say no
Ele Melendez makes sure nobody is left out in the cold. Throughout the year, the 71-year-old parish social ministries director and her diligent volunteers at St. Frances de Chantal Roman … more
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Long Island state senators and Assembly members gathered at the Long Island Rail Road train station in Mineola last week, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to end her support of congestion pricing planned for New York City’s Financial District. Hochul says the program would provide cleaner air, better transit, and less gridlock on New York City's streets, while local electeds say it will create significant financial hardships for their constituents who need to drive into the city.
Long Island electeds want Hochul to stop NYC congestion pricing
They called it a “hidden tax” and even “highway robbery.” That’s how Long Island-based lawmakers described the impending congestion pricing system planned for New York … more
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Emma Vulpi with John Theissen, of the John Theissen Children's Foundation. She donated $6,000 worth of toys on Dec. 15, all part of an effort that began when she was 7.
Emma Vulpi and her big heart
Salisbury resident Emma Vulpi has once again shown that her heart is huge. For years, the 12-year-old girl has been using gift cards that she receives leading up to her Dec. 16 birthday to purchase … more
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The Wantagh Middle School library and the Class of 2029 hosted a fundraiser on Dec. 13 to raise money for supplies for a new library in Kenya.
Wantagh Middle School library has a global reach
A new library more than 7,000 miles from Long Island will have new books and supplies thanks to students at Wantagh Middle School. A fundraiser on Dec. 13 raised more than $250 for the Umoja … more
Rabbi Shimon Kramer, director of the Chabad, shared his thoughts on how the community could bring more light into the world this holiday season.
Finding light in darkness: Hanukkah celebrations begin
Members of the Jewish community joined Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh at its annual menorah lighting on Dec. 7, signifying the beginning of the joyous holiday. The evening underscored the idea of … more
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Third graders learned how to draw different animals in 1, 2, 3… Draw With Me.
Wantagh students explore passions in enrichment sessions
It’s not often that elementary students get to pick their classes, but a new enrichment program at Wantagh Elementary School is focused on choice. The revived initiative for third, fourth and … more
Young actors at Temple B’Nai Torah in Wantagh put on a captivating performance of ‘Willy Wonka Jr.,’ a children’s stage show based on the classic novel by Roald Dahl.
Acting on a stage of pure imagination
Children at Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh geared up for their December production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” The reform congregation hosts two shows annually, with this adaptation marking … more
The cast members of ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ are excited to perform in front of crowds at Temple B’nai Torah.
Temple B'nai Torah kids set to perform 'Willy Wonka Jr.'
Children at Temple B’nai Torah in Wantagh are building their acting chops, and strengthening their confidence, as they get ready to take the stage for a production of “Willy Wonka … more
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As elected officials like Congressman Anthony D'Esposito took the stage, crowd members raised signs with messages like 'I stand with Israel.'
Jewish teens make their voices heard
Jewish teenagers from high schools and colleges came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support for Israel amid its ongoing war against Hamas. In the weeks following an … more
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A paper airplane competition was one of several events in the eighth grade Olympics at Wantagh Middle School on Nov. 22.
Teams take on challenges at Wantagh eighth grade Olympics
The annual battle between the Starburst and Skittles teams heated up on Nov. 22 as Wantagh Middle School hosted the eighth grade Olympics. The annual pre-Thanksgiving event focuses on teamwork as … more
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