Chabad of Wantagh, Bellmore and Merrick celebrates Hanukkah with lively parade

Families from Merrick, Bellmore, and Wantagh gathered on Dec. 25 to celebrate Hanukkah in a lively and heartwarming event hosted by the Chabad Center for Jewish Life.

Seaford couple brings hope to grieving parents

Mary Miller and Chris White faced what no parent would ever want to go through on Dec. 28, 2022, when their 9-month-old daughter, Lola Jayne White, died from complications of Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive system.

Seaford varsity cheer squad wins state Game Day Championship

Hard work and dedication paid off for the Seaford varsity cheer team last month, when it captured the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s Game Day Championship in Class C, after winning the Class B title in 2023.

Wantagh High School Student Council co-presidents hope to engage student body

Wantagh High School students Danny Donahue and Isabella Kugal are hoping to make a difference as co-presidents of the Student Council by encouraging their peers to make a positive impact in their community.

Seaford hot chocolate 5k unites community for annual run

The Seaford Wellness Council hosted its 19th annual Hot Chocolate 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 7, drawing participants from across the community to Seaford High School.

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Peter King: Once again, there’s a New Yorker in the White House

When Donald Trump is inaugurated as our 47th president the week after next, he will (once again) be the only president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt who is a born-and-bred New Yorker.

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Jerry Kremer: The challenge of being president in challenging times

We are entering a new year, in which there will be many challenges for all of us. But the biggest ones will be for President-elect Donald Trump, who is about to embark on a historic second term.

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Seth Koslow: Let’s put politics aside and just save lives

In politics, disagreements are inevitable. They’re part of a system designed to encourage debate and foster diverse perspectives. But some issues transcend politics — or at least they should.