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Mostly Cloudy and Breezy Hempstead Town partners with nonprofit to host fundraiser for law enforcement at Mulcahy's
This weekend, Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh will host an annual fundraiser that will support members of law enforcement and their families.
First-Day Hike at Jones Beach receives seal of approval
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Families rang in the New Year alongside seals and wildlife on Jan. 1 when they traveled to Jones Beach State Park for New York State Park’s annual First-Day Hike. At Field 10, Jones Beach …
Wantagh, Seaford residents reflect on Blakeman's executive order
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order Thursday which requires the Wantagh and Seaford school districts, and all other Nassau districts, to vote this month on whether to …
Wantagh barber stars in Ruffles advertisement with LeBron James
Barber Jamie Lee Rodriguez, of Merrick, landed a spot on national television on Christmas Day, starring in a new Ruffles potato chip commercial with NBA superstar LeBron James. The commercial is …
Sen. Brooks co-signed bill increases protections for local firefighters
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill, co-sponsored by State Sen. John Brooks, that will provide assistance to volunteer firefighters who have been injured in the line of duty. Brooks, who …
Baker’s at-home business takes the cake
Longtime Wantagh resident Melissa Ehl is self-made. Ehl, 24, is the founder of Mixed by Mel, a baking business that produces and delivers custom cakes, cupcakes and cookies. All sweet treats are …
Wantagh Kiwanis welcomes new president
The Kiwanis Club of Wantagh welcomed new leadership at its 67th installation luncheon on Nov. 6 at The Irish Poet in Wantagh. Mark Engelman, 30, was appointed president of the Wantagh Kiwanis at …
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Pat Shea is the Wantagh Herald's 2021 Person of the Year
Deirdre Trumpy, 39, describes her mother, Pat Shea, as passionate, compassionate and strong. Given Shea’s years of hard work and dedication to the Wantagh-based organization Mommas House, which …
Student-founded animal club benefits Last Hope shelter
Christmas came early for Last Hope Animal Rescue, in Wantagh, last month thanks to students from W.T. Clarke High School. Teens in the high school’s Dog Rescue Club collected supplies for Last …
Late surge lifts Wantagh over Seaford
With the game on the line, Madison Taylor took over to propel the Wantagh girls’ basketball team to a come-from-behind conference win against neighborhood rival Seaford.
Editorial
No school district should overturn mask mandate
In his first week on the job, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman addressed the coronavirus pandemic in a way that can best be described as premature, if not downright foolhardy.
Op-Ed
The Webb telescope is up, but who was James Webb?
On Christmas Day, NASA sent into space the James Webb telescope, which, if all works out as planned, will provide us with our first look into the beginning of time.
Randi Kreiss
Choosing to read hope in the crystal ball
What if we got knocked out of our socks by a brilliant turnabout in our national life? At the moment, “Happy New Year” rings hollow.
Op-Ed
How to teach about the Jan. 6 insurrection
National Public Radio and ABC News warn, “Teachers are on the front lines in the Jan. 6 culture war.”
Jerry Kremer
RIP Paul Jackson, renowned South Shore historian
The towns, cities and villages of Long Island have their own recorded and unrecorded histories. Their stories are told by local historians, librarians and historical societies. In many cases . . .