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Overcast Sixth-grader takes chance, earns praise
For Wantagh Middle School sixth-grader Emily Dressler, it’s always good to take chances, because you never know how far that might take you. In February, Emily, 11, took part in a …
Sixth Alzheimer's Walk coming to Eisenhower Park
The “Walk To End Alzheimer’s” — one of the largest events to raise awareness and funds for the care, support and research of the disease — is headed to Eisenhower Park …
A walk in the park to help those in need
Last Sunday, The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s northeast region hosted the Team Hope Walk at Wantagh Park. The event is the organization’s largest grassroots fundraising …
Levittown honors Librarian of the year
Innovator, collaborator, researcher and mentor were the words used to describe Kirsten Anderson, the library media specialist at Jonas Salk Middle School who received the Nassau BOCES School …
Candle ceremony honors 9/11 victims
Twenty-two years later, communities continue to pay their respects for those who died on 9/11. On Sept. 11, the Seaford 9/11 committee hosted their annual memorial candle lighting ceremony at …
Jones Beach lifeguard crafts necklaces for Maui relief
When Wantagh resident Jasmine Chu saw the devastation caused by the Maui wildfires, she knew she needed to do something to help those who lost everything. Chu, 24, formerly lived in Oahu, …
High school students moved by 9/11 memorial tour
The events that unfolded on Sept. 11, 2001 were an unforgettable experience for many, but for younger generations, the tragic ordeal may be more difficult to comprehend. Wantagh High School …
Jazz fest swings into hearts of attendees
In early September, the sounds of saxophones and pianos filled the air at a Jazz festival in Wantagh. The event, “A Jazz Festival for the Ages”, featured a variety of skilled …
Seaford Manor fourth graders adore day four
There may have been much excitement for the first day of the school year, but fourth graders at Seaford Manor Elementary School were even more hyped for their fourth day of class on Sept. 8. …
Wantagh students and staff share enthusiasm for new year
“Welcome Back” was chalked out in large, colorful letters at the entrance to Wantagh High School, the first of five buildings to open its doors as the 2023-24 school year began on Sept. …
Jerry Kremer
Mr. Trump meets Lady Justice
The political news these days is dominated by two names, Biden and Trump. Because of his many criminal entanglements, Donald Trump wins the prize for the most coverage. But . . .
Randi Kreiss
Where’s Granny? Living in the backyard bin.
You may think this doesn’t have relevance for you, but you’re wrong, my friend. You may be 40 years old, running 7-minute miles and sprinting up the corporate ladder . . .