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Hempstead animal shelter activists speak up
A pair of animal rights activists, who have long called for reforms at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh, spoke up at a recent board meeting with concerns about the future of the facility. more
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Kaitlyn Von Runnen, left, and Megan Daly are Wantagh High School’s two representatives on the Board of Education.
Wantagh board to learn from student reps
A lot happens at Wantagh High School every month, and there’s no one who keeps better tabs on these events than the students themselves. more
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Grace Shin is MacArthur High School’s student liaison to the Board of Education. She is pictured with principal Kathleen Valentino.
MacArthur senior sees democracy in action
For the average student, they come to school, do their homework and probably participate in a few extra-curricular activities. But they likely don’t know all the behind-the-scenes work that goes on to create those opportunities. more
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County and Town officials joined Wantagh residents and business owners at the rededication of the Garden of Hope, located on Sunrise Highway just east of the Bellmore border. It memorializes local breast cancer victims.
Wantagh garden is blooming again
A community effort to improve a garden on the Wantagh-Bellmore border came to fruition last week, when a dedication ceremony was held with elected officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and residents. more
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Private-school students wait for books
Parents of private-school students in the Wantagh School District are upset that many of their children did not get textbooks in time for the start of the school year. District officials have responded by saying that changes are ahead. more
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Some residents have questioned the levels of the Wantagh School District's reserve funds.
Public, district debate reserves
The Wantagh School District has about $15.25 million in the bank, split up among various reserve funds. Some residents say that total is too high. District officials and auditors say the reserves keep Wantagh schools in good fiscal health. more
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At a Press conference on Sept. 16 promoting pet adoptions, Mike Timka, owner of Fun Stuff Toys in Seaford, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray and Animal Shelter Director Mike Pastore showed off Bill Blasso who is up for adoption.
Town of Hempstead pushes pet adoptions
Pictures of pets in need of a good home are coming to a store near you. The Town of Hempstead has launched a new initiative, “Downtown Dogs (and Cats),” to increase adoptions at its animal shelter in Wantagh. more
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Future Mandalay student Mya Pesce got to check out the new equipment.
Children get a new place to play
School has been open for two weeks in Wantagh, and Mandalay Elementary School Principal Marie Pisicchio says one of her greatest joys in that time has been watching children enjoy the new playground. more
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Drop n Lock on Railroad Avenue in Wantagh, owner by Laurie Erb, seventh from left, celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 12 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
Wantagh Chamber welcomes three new merchants
New businesses are continuing to sprout up in Wantagh. The Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies for a trio of new merchants on Sept. 12. more
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Cal Kitay died two years ago from a brain tumor. His family will be walking in his honor Saturday at Jones Beach.
Brain tumor walk comes to Wantagh
Jones Beach State Park will play host to Long Island’s first brain tumor walk on Saturday, an event that is expected to draw at least 1,000 people. more
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