Three hundred and seventy-four runners took part in the Purple Ribbon Run and the Susan Rockitter Memorial Run on Saturday, July 26, which started and finished at the Forest Lake Elementary School in Wantagh. Participants ran to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research. more

A North Bellmore woman who co-owns a Suffolk County convenience store was indicted in a scheme to steal nearly $1 million from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by illegally trading cash for thousands of dollars in SNAP benefits earmarked for Hurricane Sandy victims, according to officials. more

Movies that come out during the summer appear to follow a different set of rules than other films when it comes to box office success. There is just something about these movies that allows them to spike in audience approval when they are released during the summer as opposed to any other time of year. more

The Seaford Board of Education last week authorized its president, Bruce Kahn, to execute any additional applications and related documents needed in connection with the approval process for a proposed condominium development at the Seaford Avenue School. This resolution was passed unanimously at the board’s work session on July 24. more

Tuesdays this July at the Wantagh Library, children in grades K-6 have enjoyed building with Legos and learning basic architecture with the program Bricks 4 Kidz. more

A contractor and former Wantagh resident has admitted bilking Nassau County residents out of thousands of dollars for home repairs that he never completed. more

Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently recognized Kelly Saronka, a senior at Wantagh High School, for earning the Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious award within the Girl Scouts organization. To be eligible for a Gold Award, a Girl Scout must have completed two Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador Journeys or have already received the Silver Award and completed one additional Journey. more

Nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy, the Jones Beach State Park staff — with the help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — has not only repaired, but revived the world-famous attraction. more

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

Music fills in the air in the City by the Sea, on Friday, with some dynamic contemporary jazz ensembles. more