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On energy, U.S. should develop all sources

In a little-reported but major milestone, the United States recently became the No. 1 oil producer in the world. Despite the usual outcries of naysayers and enviro-alarmists . . . more

8/9/19

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was first published on July 6, 1776, in a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Evening Post. We are proud to commemorate that high point in American journalism by reprinting that historic document. more

6/29/19

Brigid Vogt, left, with Lennon IV. Her husband, Ben, is in the background.

More than companionship

The door of the suburban Seaford home had just opened slowly, and somewhat eerily, when a very large, very friendly black dog came bounding through the entryway to greet the visitor. His name is … more

By Timothy Denton | 5/9/19

$Dagger Dogvinci, who has painted since he was 2½, has done more than 500 works of art.$

Learning to paint from canine master of abstract brushwork

At first glance, 6-year-old Dagger DogVinci looks like any other black Labrador-golden retriever mix. He has a unique hobby for a canine, however: He loves to paint. “He’s got a wonderful … more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 5/9/19

Legislature should pass Child Victims Act

More and more survivors of sexual abuse are sharing their horror stories, often decades after they were molested or raped, or both. In the past, their stories were . . . more

10/25/18

Luke is in the final stages of work for Eagle Scout rank. It is unlikely he would have gotten as far as quickly without Dragon’s help and support.

Dragon helps Wantagh youth raise $5K

Luke Tordy lives with a real live dragon. Dragon is the name of the Labrador-golden retriever mix Luke received at no cost from Canine Companions for Independence, a Santa Rosa, Calif.-based … more

By Timothy Denton | 10/16/18

Uncle Sam waved to Wantagh residents who lined Wantagh Avenue to see the hamlet’s Fourth of July Parade. He was escorted by members of the Daughters of the American Revolution in a car decked out in red, white and blue.

Wantagh celebrates Independence Day

Wantagh’s annual Fourth of July parade brought out hundreds of flag-waving Wantagh residents who lined the route from Park Avenue to Wantagh Elementary School. more

By Alexandra Firmbach | 7/12/18

New York’s Family Leave Act could use tweaking

New York’s Family Leave Act will take effect Jan. 1, giving employees one of the strongest family leave laws in the nation. That’s a good thing. All New Yorkers who work 20 hours or more . . . more

8/31/17

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was first published on July 6, 1776, in a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Evening Post. We are proud to commemorate that high point in American journalism by reprinting that historic document. more

6/29/17

Health care is a right, not a privilege. Period.

President Trump has derided the Affordable Care Act time and again over the past two years, saying, over and over, that it — and, you would think, it alone — caused insurance premiums to skyrocket. more

6/1/17