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Rabbi Moshe P. Weisblum, the new spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh, read scriptures at the lectern at the synagogue in Wantagh.

Congregation Beth Tikvah welcomes new rabbi

In Hebrew, “bashert” means “fated to happen.” After two years of searching for a new rabbi, members of Congregation Beth Tikvah said that they could finally shout … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/4/17

The Rev. Christopher Hofer, the rector of the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh and vicar of St. Michael and All Angels in Seaford, spoke at Temple B’nai Torah on March 24.

Wantagh and Seaford religious leaders unite at Temple B’Nai Torah interfaith Shabbat

Dozens of local folks shyly chimed in when the Rev. Christopher Hofer, the rector of the Church of St. Jude in Wantagh and vicar of St. Michael and All Angels in Seaford, began singing … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/4/17

Wantagh Resident Ellen Cook, left, Mary Wagner, Sandy Leonard, Regina Pinto and Johanna Livesay say they are all proud to be part of the Jerusalem Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Wantagh Daughters of the American Revolution chapter preserves the past

Ellen Cook, Sandy Leonard, Mary Wagner and Johanna Livesay gasped when Regina Pinto described Henry Senter, her ancestor and a patriot of the American Revolution. Senter was 16 when he fought in the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/4/17

Wantagh Fire District commissioners and chiefs honored Ex-Chief Steve Schuman and Kevin Kefer, Tom Brandon and Bill Gilmor, all former captains, for serving the department for more than 40 years.

Wantagh Fire Department celebrates at installation dinner

Wantagh Fire Department volunteers celebrated the organization’s leaders and longtime members at the 118th annual installation dinner on March 4. The Wantagh Fire Department serves all of … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/30/17

The Seaford Public Library budget and trustee election will be held at the building, on Jackson Avenue, on April 5 from 1 to 9 p.m.

Seaford prepares for library vote

Seaford residents will cast their ballots in the library’s budget and trustee election on April 5. Polls will be open at the library, at 2234 Jackson Ave., from 1 to 9 p.m. Residents will … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/30/17

Grateful Greyhounds, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to placing dogs like Sara, who is currently up for adoption, into suitable and loving homes.

Grateful Greyhounds headed to Tackapausha Museum

The Friends of Tackapausha group is calling all local dog lovers to the museum, in Seaford, next weekend for a special presentation. Grateful Greyhounds, a Long Island nonprofit organization, will … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/30/17

Wantagh Fire Department officials picked up Christine Newins, a 52-year-old Levittown resident and community volunteer in north Wantagh and Seaford, from the airport when she returned from rehabilitation for life-threatening injuries she sustained in a car accident in Carlsbad, Calif.

Wantagh-Seaford residents rally around injured Levittown volunteer

Christine Newins, a 52-year-old Levittown resident, cannot remember Jan. 17 — the day she was hit by a car while jogging on the Pacific Crest Trail in Carlsbad, Calif. Chris Newins, her husband, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/21/17

Gia Stamatelo, 13, played football alongside seventh-grade boys from Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown last fall.

Playing football like a girl

Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown residents might have noticed the brown ponytail sticking out of a Salk Middle School seventh-grade football player’s white helmet while cheering on the Seahawks … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/15/17

U.S. Rep. Peter King, pictured here at the Seaford Sept. 11 memorial service in 2015, answered questions from residents of his hometown during ta conference call.

Residents raise concerns to Rep. Peter King

For the first time in his congressional career, U.S. Rep. Peter King hosted a teleconference-style town hall for his constituents on March 8. King, a Republican from Seaford, serves the 2nd … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/15/17

Snow blanketed homes in Seaford by 8 a.m.

Winter returns to Wantagh-Seaford

Wantagh and Seaford residents had to take their winter coats out of their closets before heading on a snowy morning commute on Friday. After two spring-like days with temperatures reaching 65 … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/14/17

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