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Seaford High School teacher Melinda McKee, from left, with yearbook students Kishanna Barrett, Delanie Batista, Angelina Brody, Emily Brown and teacher Curtis Tripoli. This year, the high school expanded the yearbook club into a class.

Seaford High School creates lasting memories with new yearbook class

This school year marks the first time Seaford’s yearbook club has expanded into a full class for students. The goal for the course, according to its teachers, Curtis Tripoli and Melinda McKee, is to create a yearbook for the entire school, not just the seniors. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/10/24

At its April 4 meeting, the Wantagh Board of Education adopted a 2024-25 budget of roughly $91.7 million, which will focus on security enhancements, reducing class sizes and capital improvements.

Wantagh School board adopts budget

The Wantagh School budget, roughly $2.2 million larger than the current spending plan, was finalized at the board’s April 4 meeting. The tax levy will total around $67.1 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 2.72 percent, which falls below the district’s tax cap. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/10/24

Wantagh School board adopts budget

The Wantagh School budget, roughly $2.2 million larger than the current spending plan, was finalized at the board’s April 4 meeting. The tax levy will total around $67.1 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 2.72 percent, which falls below the district’s tax cap. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/10/24

Members of the Levittown community came together on April 20 for an Earth Day cleanup as part of an annual event sponsored by the Levittown Community Council that covers a number of community parks and lots in the Levittown School District areas.

Volunteers join Levittown Community Council in annual Earth Day cleanup

Students from Levittown Schools and Levittown Community Council members came together on Saturday, April 20, to clean up some of the areas in Levittown that needed Spring sprucing. more

5/10/24

The Peer Buddies Program at Mandalay Elementary School met for a little one-on-one time in the cafeteria for some fun and games.

Wantagh's Mandalay Peer Buddies Program fosters positivity and understanding among students

The Peer Buddies program at Mandalay Elementary School is a reverse mainstreaming social skills program for students in the 6:1:1 program. Thirteen Buddies from the third and fourth grade were selected among 70 applicants, which was a record-breaking year for the program. more

5/10/24

Seaford Chamber President Margret Grub, left, Past President Ken Jacobsen and Vice President Donna Jebaily enjoying the festivities at the Seaford Spring Fling event.

Seaford's Spring Fling: Music, food, and fun

The Seaford Chamber of Commerce hosted its much-anticipated Spring Fling event, which featured a day filled with festivities, flavors, and fun for the entire community. more

By Roksana Amid | 5/10/24

John Theissen Children's Foundation opens Family Fun Center in Wantagh

John Theissen, founder and executive director of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation, held a grand opening for the organization’s new Family Fun Center on April 18. Thanks to donations, the facility will host free events for sick and underprivileged children. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/3/24

Wantagh's Temple B'nai Torah set for musical performance of 'Annie'

Members of Temple B’nai Torah’s MainStage Players in Wantagh are set to perform four shows of ‘Annie: The Musical’ in May. more

By Charles Shaw | 5/3/24

At its meeting at the American Legion hall on April 18, the Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association addressed quality-of-life concerns in the community.

Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association meeting addresses community issues

Community members packed the Wantagh American Legion hall for a quality-of-life meeting, which was hosted by the Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association to address those concerns and to discuss the Neighborhood Watch program. more

By Rachel Bamgbose | 5/3/24

Wantagh Elementary School fifth graders, from left, Tristan Damian, Victoria D’Alessandro, Dylan Cespedes, Maggie Kimball and Anthony Ambrosio made a min-golf hole that resembled their school.

Wantagh Elementary students hit a hole-in-one with mini-golf designs

Students worked in teams in Kaitlin Humphrey’s STEAM classes at Wantagh Elementary School to design a miniature golf course. more

5/3/24