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Marine camp provides “hands-on” opportunities for local underserved youth
A group of students gathers around in a circle at Jones Beach State Park. As the sun beats down, Marissa DeBonis, Environmental Educator Assistant at the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, shows …
Wantagh Fire Dept. responds to house fire in Levittown
Fire billowed out of the home at 3077 N. Jerusalem Road on Monday, where several propane tanks in the house’s garage created a dangerous environment for firefighters at the scene. At …
Seaford pop-up inspires new Mexican eatery in Wantagh
A familiar Mexican eatery — known to some Seafordites as a pandemic “pop-up” — has planted its feet in Wantagh. Guac Shop Mexican Grill opened earlier this month at 1161 …
Rock group with Jack Black look-alike from Wantagh goes viral on TikTok
In early May, South Shore-based rock band Adam and the Metal Hawks covered AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ’n’ Roll),” and posted the video …
Family-owned deli opens on Merrick Road
The Jones Beach Delicatessen was welcomed into the community last Thursday, July 22, with a ribbon-cutting by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce. Friends, family, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, …
Remembering longtime Wantagh Fire Dept. chaplain John Kwasnik
As a hearse drove underneath an American flag near Wantagh Station 2 on July 5, members of the Wantagh Fire Department performed one final salute to bid farewell to a longtime firefighter.Later that …
Town of Hempstead beaches, Jones Beach closes to swimmers following shark sightings
Hempstead town officials closed all its beaches Wednesday afternoon after “numerous” sharks were spotted along the shoreline.
County opioid lawsuit: ‘the first signs of real accountability’
By Mallory Wilson mwilson@liherald.com Nassau County has established a revenue fund to help end opioid abuse, officials announced last week. The Special Revenue Fund will bring Nassau County …
Bideawee Ball returns this fall with two outdoor events
A deep connection exists between humans and animals. It’s the understanding of New York-based animal shelter Bidawee — and the purpose behind the nonprofit’s annual gala event, the …
Local sales of electric bikes increase, follow national trend
Longtime bicyclist Arne Johnson, 72, said that his cycling speed has slowed with his age. And as a member of Huntington Bicycle Club, Johnson said he struggled to keep up with the younger, faster …
Editorial
The time is right for offshore wind
Plans to construct a wind farm in the ocean 15 miles south of Jones Beach will undoubtedly be met with opposition. The Long Island Commercial Fishing Association has already weighed in against the project . . .
Randi Kreiss
Caught in the tangled lines of big fishing
I watched the Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” last week, and I may never eat fish again.
Op-Ed
Let’s keep our eyes on the skies
Any forward movement in aviation, or in space exploration, is usually greeted by cheers. As should be the case. But often, first come the skeptics who ask whether it was worth it all.
Op-Ed
The new SST’s future depends on Kennedy Airport
Here’s a quick note to United Airlines. You know that deal you recently announced with Boom Supersonic that has you placing options to purchase 15 Overture aircraft, the still-to-be-built supersonic transport planes?