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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney announced Thursday that she would not seek re-election to the Town Board.

UPDATED: Erin King Sweeney drops re-election bid for town council

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney announced Thursday that she would no longer seek re-election to the Town Board. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Andrew Garcia | 9/12/19

The Russian virtuoso group Baryna was joined by a member of the audience at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church’s annual festival in East Meadow on Aug. 31.

Holy Trinity celebrates annual festival

With weather in the high 70s and bright blue almost cloudless skies, parishioners and visitors alike could hardly have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate their annual “Faith, Fellowship and … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

Some of the squares from in the 1,700-piece “wrapping quilt” sewn to commemorate FCA’s 135 years.

FCA: 135 years of helping most vulnerable

Each night on Long Island, more than 2,000 teenagers sleep rough, according to Family and Children’s Association estimates. They sleep in parks, in railroad warming sheds or bus terminals. As a … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

The Bideawee grave of Checkers, former president Richard Nixon’s dog, whose alleged status as an illegal gift nearly sank the young politician’s career in 1952.

Bideawee observes Pet Memorial Day

Dozens gathered at Bideawee Memorial Park in Wantagh on Sunday to remember beloved animal companions in observance of the 37th annual International Pet Memorial Day. Speakers honored their trusted … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/12/19

Forest Lake Elementary School kindergarten teacher Lynne Adams took time to get to know each other on the first day of school.

Wantagh Schools enjoy smooth opening

With summer vacation and Labor Day Weekend in the all-too-recent past, Wantagh School District enjoyed a productive first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. Bright yellow buses and a cool … more

By JD Freda | 9/12/19

Author Michael Otterman, formerly of Merrick and Old Westbury, stopped by the 2019 Hofstra University Summer High School Journalism Institute to discuss journalism with participants.

Former Merokean Michael Otterman, searching for peace while covering conflict

Editor’s note: Devin Johnson, one of 10 participants in Hofstra University’s 2019 Summer High School Journalism Institute, is a rising junior at Elmont Memorial High School. The following … more

By Akinwale Agesin | 9/5/19

The Wantagh Seaford Homeowners Association repeatedly called the Long Island Rail Road office this spring to repair the malfunctioning escalator at the Wantagh train station.

MTA: Same issues a year later

For more than a year, the Wantagh and Seaford Long Island Rail Road stations and their surroundings have seen damage by vandalism, including broken windows and graffiti, as well as maintenance … more

By JD Freda | 9/5/19

Dr. Charles Leone is the new executive director for the humanities in the Seaford Schools, responsible for language, humanities and social studies.

Seaford schools hire new humanities chief

Dr. Charles Leone thought he had retired. He had a long, successful career as a classroom teacher and administrator, and while he knew he wanted to continue working in education, he never imagined a … more

By Timothy Denton | 9/5/19

Rabbi Shimon Stillerman of the Chabad of Islip created a guidebook for his Yiddish language classes.

Schmoozing about the Yiddish language

For one-third of the past 1,000 years, 66 percent of the Jewish population spoke Yiddish, yet the “mama lushen” — the mother tongue of Jews — appeared consigned to the dust bin of history, … more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/5/19

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