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A Few Clouds Sixth-grader takes chance, earns praise
For Wantagh Middle School sixth-grader Emily Dressler, it’s always good to take chances, because you never know how far that might take you. In February, Emily, 11, took part in a …
Sixth Alzheimer's Walk coming to Eisenhower Park
The “Walk To End Alzheimer’s” — one of the largest events to raise awareness and funds for the care, support and research of the disease — is headed to Eisenhower Park …
A walk in the park to help those in need
Last Sunday, The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s northeast region hosted the Team Hope Walk at Wantagh Park. The event is the organization’s largest grassroots fundraising …
Levittown honors Librarian of the year
Innovator, collaborator, researcher and mentor were the words used to describe Kirsten Anderson, the library media specialist at Jonas Salk Middle School who received the Nassau BOCES School …
Candle ceremony honors 9/11 victims
Twenty-two years later, communities continue to pay their respects for those who died on 9/11. On Sept. 11, the Seaford 9/11 committee hosted their annual memorial candle lighting ceremony at …
High school students moved by 9/11 memorial tour
The events that unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001 were an unforgettable experience for many, but for younger generations, the tragic ordeal may be more difficult to comprehend. Wantagh High School …
Jones Beach lifeguard crafts necklaces for Maui relief
When Wantagh resident Jasmine Chu saw the devastation caused by the Maui wildfires, she knew she needed to do something to help those who lost everything. Chu, 24, formerly lived in Oahu, …
Jazz fest swings into hearts of attendees
In early September, the sounds of saxophones and pianos filled the air at a Jazz festival in Wantagh. The event, “A Jazz Festival for the Ages”, featured a variety of skilled …
Wantagh students and staff share enthusiasm for new year
“Welcome Back” was chalked out in large, colorful letters at the entrance to Wantagh High School, the first of five buildings to open its doors as the 2023-24 school year began on Sept. …
Seaford Manor fourth graders adore day four
There may have been much excitement for the first day of the school year, but fourth graders at Seaford Manor Elementary School were even more hyped for their fourth day of class on Sept. 8. …
Editorial
Don’t let money win: Veto this bill
The Greek playwright Euripides and the Dutch philosopher Erasmus had a shared philosophy, and it’s one all of us are familiar with: money talks. Especially in politics.
Peter King
From a House committee room to the Valbrook Diner
Last week I was at two events that, in very different ways, encapsulated significant aspects of my life. The first was in Washington . . .
Randi Kreiss
An open letter to my dad on his birthday
I should point out that this is a really open letter, because my dad died four years ago.
Op-Ed
We honor the fallen, but must not forget our veterans
After our collective pause on Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, it behooves us to take the next step by renewing our commitment to taking care of veterans right here in Nassau County.