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Seaford Historical Society celebrates the Gold Coast
Seaford Historical Society leaders invite residents and fans of the "The Great Gatsby" to learn more about Long Island's Gold Coast at their March meeting. more
We need Black History Month now more than ever
We were supposed to have been healed by now, right? With the first African-American president finally elected not once but twice, the nation was supposed to be . . . more
Charlie Thomas and the Drifters share an evening of music and memories with The Platters' Sonny Turner.
The beat goes on at the Madison Theatre
Feel the beat at the Madison Theatre when some chart-topping vocalists get together for a fast-paced evening of memorable hits. more
Gay history is American history
In 1969, the Stonewall Inn was a hole-in-the-wall gay bar, a plain, two-story structure operated by the Mafia. No one would have suspected . . . more
It’s the season for all things outdoors
June is Great Outdoors Month. It’s a recognition and celebration of all the things we can do outside. And here on the South Shore, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a day out of doors, and have lots of fun doing it. more
Have you noticed? Women are making history
It is surely a positive sign for our society that women are no longer celebrated only for the help they give men. For a long time now, women have been heroes in their own right . . . more
Sandy Leonard and Ellen Cook, of the Daughters of the American Revolution Jerusalem Chapter, have portrayed Agent 355 and Anna Smith Strong, respectively, for prorgrams on George Washington’s Long Island spy ring.
Who inspired our local leaders?
In the late 1950s, the Levittown League of Women Voters welcomed the great Eleanor Roosevelt, who spoke at Division Avenue on the topic, “Could the Bill of Rights be passed today?” more
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The Miss Wantagh Court will hold its second annual Women of Wantagh recognition event later this month.
Seeking women of distinction
The Miss Wantagh Court is busy preparing for the second annual Women of Wantagh event, known as W.O.W., to be held on Tuesday, March 29. It is Women’s History Month and the court is looking forward to recognizing local and inspirational women who have made a large impact within the community. more
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Salk Middle School social studies teacher Samantha McKevitt asked her seventh-grade students, who were born in 2003, what they knew about the terrorist attacks.
Teaching September 11 in the schools
As Samantha McKevitt’s seventh-grade social studies students settled into their desks last Friday at Jonas Salk Middle School, they prepared to talk about a topic on the mind of most Americans that day — the 14th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. more
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With exterior work done to the outside of the Jamaica parlor car adjacent to the Wantagh Museum, attention will turn this year to restoring the inside.
Old train car to get some TLC
At first glance, the old red train car tucked away between Wantagh Avenue and the Wantagh Parkway may look a little out of place. It’s a mile away from the train tracks, but it’s the centerpiece of the Wantagh Preservation Society’s museum, and its opening to the public is less than a year away. more
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