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It was said to be cold that spring morning in 1768 when 20 or so businessmen gathered at Fraunces Tavern in Lower Manhattan. The goal was to create a coalition of merchants . . . more

3/31/22

Richner Communications Inc. hosted the monthly meeting of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce last week. From left, council president Frank Camarano, Herald digital sales manager Lori Berger, and Herald publisher Stuart Richner.

Richner Communications hosts Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce breakfast

The six long tables were evenly divided, with chairs on either side, with plenty of room for breakfast, coffee and some juice. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/31/22

Mia Andruzzi, 3rd grader from Wantagh, enjoyed seeing the floats at the Wantagh St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Sláinte! St. Patrick’s Day parade returns

A sea of green –– made up of an estimated scores of thousands of visitors –– lined the sidewalks of Wantagh Avenue on Sunday as leprechaun-shaped balloons, gold-tinted cars … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 3/24/22

Brigid Keilly and Charlotte Veilson joined the Wantagh St. Patrick’s Day Parade, walking with the team from Sky High Balloons in Wantagh.

PHOTOS: Sláinte! St. Patrick’s Day parade returns to Wantagh

A sea of green –– made up of an estimated scores of thousands of visitors –– lined the sidewalks of Wantagh Avenue on Sunday as leprechaun-shaped balloons, gold-tinted cars … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 3/23/22

Safety first, especially at the fair

Fair and festival season is upon us again. Last weekend, the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores staged its famed Family Street Festival . . . more

9/30/21

Wantagh residents listened to the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band on Sept. 9 at the local memorial.

Wantagh chamber’s candlelit vigil honors heroes

It was a solemn scene on Sept. 9 at Heroes’ Walk in Wantagh: With candle flames flickering in the wind, residents bowed their heads as the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band played … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 9/14/21

The Seaford Chamber of Commerce will host its first Maker’s Market on Saturday, where guests can browse roughly 25 local artisans and crafters.

A summer of family fun

As summer nears in Wantagh and Seaford, the Chamber of Commerce in each hamlet is planning a series of outdoor, socially distanced events to allow neighbors to spend time together. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 5/13/21

Nick Bilotta, center, was sworn in as the new Seaford Chamber of Commerce President on March 5.

New Seaford C of C president’s baptism of fire

For the past six years, Nick Bilotta, 29, of East Rockaway has opened his business the same way every day. Come rain or sleet, Final Touch Auto Collision on Merrick Road in Seaford unlocks its doors … more

By J.D. Freda | 4/1/20

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce officers, from left, First Vice President Karen Lofgren, President Cathy McGrory Powell, Trustee Connie Conway and Second Vice president Marilynne Rich marched down Wantagh Avenue in last year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade postponed amid virus fears

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce has postponed its Second Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, as growing concern about the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus prompted N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo to limit … more

By Timothy Denton | 3/18/20

William Paulafox, 9 months old, was treated to a visit from Santa Claus, who posed for photos aboard the Polar Express with everybody who waited in line. Story, more photos, Page 3.

Wantagh’s Winter Wonderland wonderful once more

It is hard to imagine a better setting for a holiday “Winter Wonderland” event than a spacious community location with hundreds of locals gathered under glistening snowfall with hot food, … more

By J.D. Freda | 12/5/19

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