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Fair Theissen is next year's St. Patrick's parade grand marshal
John Theissen, who has a legacy of helping children in need, has been named the grand marshal of Wantagh’s 2024 St. Patrick’s Day parade. The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce announced on …
Water rate Hike on the table at state's hearings
Two virtual hearings took place on Sept. 15 with the state’s Public Service Commission, regarding Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the Long Island communities it …
Harvest Fair brings delightful fall fun
A rainy day did not stop attendees from enjoying the fall festivities at the Seaford Harvest Fair on Sept. 24. The annual fair took place at the Seaford Historical Museum, which was a two-room …
Seaford athletic field a community effort
Athletic field upgrades at Seaford High School were officially unveiled on Sept. 21 during an afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremony. It was a chance to thank the community for their investment to …
Freshmen bond in friendly competition
For Wantagh High School’s Class of 2027, the next four years will feature the most challenging work of their lives. That’s why they didn’t feel guilty about a few hours of fun on …
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 …
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 . . .