More than 800 residents of Wantagh and surrounding communities got some exercise by taking part in the third annual Freaky 5K hosted by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation on Oct. 19.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/28/14
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Duffy, Goose, Gunner and Hampton all stepped up to the starting line. Hampton had just won a race against last year’s winner, Genie. He couldn’t believe he made it this far. And as they got ready, and heard the call for every participant to get set, Hampton went, and Hampton won.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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10/28/14
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On a busy day in Wantagh, many families found some time to visit the firehouse last Saturday to learn fire safety skills, see some demonstrations and check out the shiny red trucks.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/23/14
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The Babylon Branch is the most delayed and least productive Long Island Rail Road line for commuters, according to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC). The advocacy group, which wants to reduce car dependency in the greater New York area, based its analysis on Metropolitan Transit Authority data and 2010 census information.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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10/22/14
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A fire is a devastating situation no family ever wants to experience. If they do, it is likely that everyone will come out of it safely by following basic tips that are taught at a young age.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/22/14
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Since 2009, there has been a 38 percent reduction in the number of accidents in Nassau County, thanks to the red light camera program, said the Hon. John G. Marks, executive director of the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency.
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By Laura Schofer
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10/22/14
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Tens of thousands of people gathered at Jones Beach early Sunday morning for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which raised more than $3 million for research, information and services. There was a sea of pink along the boardwalk, as people came out in support of finding a cure for a disease that affects one in every eight women.
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10/22/14
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Success in business is often the result of providing good customer service. That is Linda Swanson’s goal as one of the owners of Wantagh-based Environmental Landscaping and Design.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/22/14
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Warrior pride was in full force on Oct. 18 as Wantagh High School hosted its annual Homecoming celebration.
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10/22/14
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Hundreds of people marched up Wantagh Avenue last Saturday afternoon in the annual Homecoming parade, but for one man, the experience was extra special.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/22/14
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