85-year-old man dies in Seaford house fire
An 85-year-old man died after a fire broke out at his home on Crescent Cove Drive in Seaford on Monday night, police said.
South Shore Women’s Alliance mobilizes to educate voters on Proposition 1
The South Shore Women’s Alliance has reconvened ahead of the 2024 election, and the nonpartisan group hopes to educate voters about Proposition 1, which will be on New York ballots in November.
Seaford community leader honored as 2024 Women of Distinction
Three women from Wantagh and one from Seaford were among the 18 recipients of the 2024 Women of Distinction awards, who were honored during ceremonies at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library in …
Team DRI Walk/Run/Ride at Seaford's Cedar Creek Park supports diabetes research
The fourth annual Team DRI Walk/Run/Ride brought together participants at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford on Saturday, Sept. 14, to raise funds and awareness for type 1 diabetes research.
Hundreds run in Wantagh Warrior 9/11 Memorial 5k
More than 600 runners gathered at Wantagh High School on Sept. 22 for the inaugural Wantagh Warrior 9/11 Memorial 5K. The event was organized by the Wantagh School District to honor the memory of those lost in the September 11 attacks and raise funds for scholarships and a future 9/11 memorial on school grounds.
King Kullen to close Levittown location after 30 years
King Kullen’s Levittown store, located at 3284 Hempstead Turnpike, is set to close this Thursday after more than 30 years in the community.
League of Women Voters hosts Electoral College discussion at Levittown library
The League of Women Voters of East Nassau hosted a presentation at the Levittown Public Library on Sept. 18 to educate voters about the Electoral College and its role in selecting presidents.
Nassau PBA President Tommy Shevlin named 2025 Wantagh parade grand marshal
Tommy Shevlin, president of Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, has been named the grand marshal for the 2025 Wantagh St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
See how the Wantagh Fire Department celebrated 125 years of service
The Wantagh Fire Department hosted the Sixth Battalion of Nassau County's annual firefighter parade on Sept. 14, marking a special celebration of their 125th anniversary.
Seaford pride on full display at sunny homecoming
On the last Saturday before the calendar officially flipped to fall, the Seaford community enjoyed a perfect late summer day for the annual homecoming celebration. The Sept. 21 event was filled with Viking pride.
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The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
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Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Seeking post-pandemic healing in the woods
A cold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet.