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The Wantagh School District's $91.7 million budget for the 2024-25 academic year was approved on Tuesday. 1,390 voters said yes to the budget, which includes a 2.72% tax levy increase. more

5/21/24

From daring sideshow acts featuring fire-eating to circus spectacle and everyone’s favorite rides, plus new enticements, plenty of summer amusements await at the latest edition of the Empire State Fair.

Action along the midway

Cotton candy, zeppole, the ubiquitous Ferris wheel. Of course, it must be time for the fair. That summertime staple is back again, taking over the Nassau Coliseum grounds, through July 16. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/12/23

Honoring indigenous legacy, without appropriation

The history of America’s relationship with the indigenous peoples who lived here before the arrival of European settlers has been fraught with sugarcoating, obfuscation, and downright ignorance. more

By Will Sheeline | 2/9/24

A domestic duckling rescued from Mill Pond in Wantagh. John Di Leonardo, executive director of Humane Long Island, says his organization rescues hundreds of domestic waterfowl from wild areas each year.

Domestic waterfowl struggle to survive in Wantagh's Twin Lakes Preserve

Last month, Humane Long Island, a nonprofit animal-advocacy organization, received a call that two domestic ducklings had been spotted wandering around Mill Pond in Wantagh. Di Leonardo, the group’s executive director, said that it managed to retrieve only one of the ducklings. more

By Charles Shaw | 6/14/24

Q: Financially Speaking, How Can I Make My Remodeling Dreams Come True

A: You have the resources to turn your house into the dream home you’ve always wanted . Now what? Here are some tips to help you plan your remodel. Compile your wish list. … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 5/25/16

How are you doing, Long Island?

It was a simple question: “How is everybody doing?” more

2/9/24

Q: What are some Simple Steps for a Stress-Free Tax Season

A: To set yourself up for a successful and stress-free tax season, and to ensure you hit the upcoming tax filing deadline, start getting ready now with these s imple steps. … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 3/17/16

Trust & Estates Law

Q: I understand that Governor Cuomo reduced the estate tax for New Yorkers so that retired folks stay in New York rather than move to taxpayer friendly states like … more

By Nathaniel L. Corwin | 5/20/14

Looking back again on a tragedy we’ll never forget

For all Americans, and particularly Long Islanders, who recall the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, reliving those tragic moments each year is devastating, and yet, at the same time, gratifying and reassuring. more

9/14/23

Tom McTigue and George Dibitetto speaking to a packed crowd at the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 Veteran’s Day Ceremony.

Wantagh ceremony honors veterans

In a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have selflessly served in the United States armed forces, the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 recently played host to a Veterans Day ceremony. The … more

11/17/23

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