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Wantagh firefighters quickly extinguished a bedroom fire at the Cedar Cove senior apartment complex in Seaford on Jan. 14.
Candle sparks fire in Seaford
A quick response by firefighters limited the damage to once unit at the Cedar Cove senior apartment complex in Seaford last week. Three people were left homeless and were provided with emergency sheltering by the Red Cross. more
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Volunteer Instructor Kaitlin Pfundstein worked with students at Wantagh’s third annual Tech Day last Saturday at the high school.
A cause to code in Wantagh
Wantagh High School’s front doors were open last Saturday, and about 150 students made their way through to improve their computer skills. more
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Charlie Mauro officially became an Eagle Scout on Jan. 3.
Dream comes true for new Eagle Scout
When Charlie Mauro was in fifth grade, his dream was to become an Eagle Scout. Within five years, that was accomplished, as he officially earned scouting’s highest honor at a Court of Honor ceremony on Jan. 3. more
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Mike Byrnes
Mike Byrnes, former Wantagh track coach
Francis Michael “Mike” Byrnes, the former Wantagh High School track coach and a pioneer in high school track and field, died on Dec. 26 at his home in Culpepper, Virginia, from complications from esophageal cancer. He was 83. more
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Coach Stan Bujacich chatted with his players during last week’s game against South Side High School.
Wantagh coach nets 300th win
In his 23-year coaching career at Wantagh High School, Stan Bujacich already has back-to-back county championships under his belt and has recently added another milestone — 300 wins. more
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John Theissen points to Tasha, the girl who was often by his side when he was hospitalized for brain surgery in 1988, when he was a 17-year-old senior at MacArthur High School. Tasha is the inspiration behind the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, which is beginning its 25th year.
Seeking his inspiration
Over the last quarter century, the John Theissen Children’s Foundation has helped countless children through tens of millions of dollars’ worth of donations. Now, the foundation’s leader is trying to find the girl who inspired it all. more
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Members of Venture Crew 130, based in Wantagh, held a holiday food drive to benefit the St. Frances de Chantal food pantry.
Crew takes adventure to new heights
Teens looking for some adventure don’t have to look very far. The Wantagh-based Venturing Crew 130 gives boys and girls a chance to go on expeditions that they likely wouldn’t do otherwise. more
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This Year the Wantagh Preservation Society celebrates the 50th anniversary of the move of the old train station, which became the local history museum. Ed Hoey watched as the station was trucked up Wantagh Avenue on Sept. 22, 1966.
A look ahead
A new year has begun in Seaford and Wantagh, and there is a lot to look forward to in 2016. After the holiday break, schools are back in session and calendars are filling up with events. more
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Nassau County is looking to replace the 7th Precinct building, on Merrick Road in Seaford.
New home sought for 7th
Nassau County is looking for a new home for the Police Department’s 7th Precinct. The current facility, at Merrick Road and Neptune Avenue in Seaford, has been deemed outdated, and plans for a new building are in the works. more
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Instructor Sean Whiteman helped students during last year’s Wantagh Tech Day. This year’s program is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 9.
Get your tech on
Wantagh High School will open its doors on a Saturday next month for the third annual Tech Day. Students in grades 5 and up are invited to participate in this educational opportunity which will introduce them to computer programming. more
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