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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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Members from the Wantagh Fire Department stopped by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to deliver toys to children in need.
Spreading joy to those in need
Members of the Wantagh Fire Department have been actively engaged in spreading joy and support over the holiday season. On Dec.12, members from Engine 7 and other first responders teamed up with … more
Town of Hempstead officials spoke at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve last week about its annual Mulchfest. At the event, residents can have their Christmas tress turned into mulch. Leftover mulch is given to the goats who live at the preserve.
Say ‘bahhh” for the Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest
The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and … more
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The Seaford school district welcomed 22 educators to the Viking family at new teacher orientation on Aug. 24 and 25.
Viking family of educators grows in Seaford
Seaford’s newest educators are ready to meet their students when the school year begins. But before the first bell rang, they got a thorough introduction to the school district at new teacher … more
County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, fifth from right, with members of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual installation dinner on April 11. The event, which took place at Gatsby on the Ocean in Jones Beach, celebrated the contributions of several of its members.
Wantagh Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses
The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce partied like it was the 1930s at last week’s installation dinner, as it celebrated the contributions of several of its members. The event, which attracted a … more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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Author and Long Island resident Angela Reich stopped by the Seaford Historical Museum to discuss her book, 'Shipwreck of Hopes,' detailing the history of the Fire Island Lighthouse and the shipwreck of The Elizabeth.
Seaford museum presents history of Fire Island Lighthouse
The Seaford Historical Society invited author Angela Reich on April 11 to make a presentation on the history of Fire Island and the infamous shipwreck of The Elizabeth off New York Harbor. more
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Seaford High School seniors, from left, Angelina Fernandez, Alexa Villeck, Shayla Fox, Jacqueline Grimaldi, Scott Heaslip and Arianna Garcia are among 24 students earning the Seal of Biliteracy this year.
This year, 24 students at Seaford High School will graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy
24 students from Seaford High School will graduate with the Seal of Biliteracy this year. more
Grace Andrews, center, who suffers from brittle bone disease, is the daughter of a New York City firefighter. The Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation presented her family with a check on stage at their annual benefit at Mulcahy’s in Wantagh on April 6.
Wantagh community comes together for annual benefit at Mulcahy’s
The Michael J. Cawley Memorial Foundation hosted their 22nd Annual Benefit at Mulcahy's on April 6. Attendees enjoyed drinks and participated in a raffles and auctions for a good cause. more
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Attendees hit the dance floor at Temple B’Nai Torah’s Party Through The Decades dress-up dance party on April 13.
Temple B'Nai Torah in Wantagh hosts dance party for the ages
Temple B'Nai Torah in Wantagh transported attendees back in time with a lively dress-up dance party on April 13th. more
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