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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

The Rev. Seth Awo Doku, pastor of Wantagh’s St. Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, gave communion at the 7 a.m. Mass on June 29.

Churches back on schedule; numbers limited

Under the state’s Phase 2 reopening guidelines, which went into effect on June 7, churches, mosques and synagogues again opened to congregants, allowing up to 25 percent of their buildings' capacities, as assessed by county fire marshals. more

By Timothy Denton | 7/9/20

Thousands marched down Wantagh Ave. for the Back the Blue Support Law Enforcement rally. Residents lined the streets cheering and clapping as police and marchers walked by. (Lots of chants of "back the blue" "USA" people yelling to police "We appreciate you" "Thank you")

More than 1,000 march in Wantagh in support of police

On July 5, more than 1,000 people gathered at Wantagh High School to show their support for law enforcement officials as part of the Blue Lives Matter movement. more

By JD Freda | 7/7/20

Wearing patriotic stars-and-stripes face masks, newly crowned Miss Wantagh 2020, Grace Massari, was flanked by Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, left, Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads, right, and Miss Wantagh CEO Ella Stevens, in orange, as they celebrated Independence Day in front of Wantagh Elementary School.

Miss Wantagh crowned after virtual pageant

Wantagh’s annual July Fourth parade may have been canceled, along with a host of other seasonal events that might have risked the health of the hamlet’s residents. But Ella Stevens, the organizer of the 64th Miss Wantagh pageant, along with last year’s Miss Wantagh court and this year’s contestants, were determined that the nearly six-decade tradition of crowning the winner on Independence Day would remain unbroken. more

By Timothy Denton | 7/6/20

Ryan Clifford, 23, of Seaford set off from Montauk Point on Monday in an attempt to run to the Brooklyn Bridge to raise money for the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.

Running the length of L.I. for charity

Many people will woke up and go for a jog outside on Monday. Some will jog a mile — maybe a few. For the hardcore runners, maybe five or 10. Ryan Clifford, a graduate assistant cross country … more

By J.D. Freda | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Lifelong Malvernite and former village deputy mayor Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, at lectern, announced her candidacy for State Assembly District 21 on Tuesday.

Former Malverne deputy mayor to run for 21st Assembly District

Both local elected and Village of Malverne officials, along with family members of Malvernite Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick gathered at Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday as she … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/30/20

Douglas Tuman victorious in 4th Congressional District primary race

Douglas Tuman (R-West Hempstead) defeated Cindy Grosz in the 4th Congressional District Republican primary race 74 to 25 percent. Tuman, 39, is now set to challenge U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice in … more

By Nakeem Grant | 6/29/20

Wantagh High School student actors John Sileo, left, and Kyra Orgass were nominated for the 2020 Roger Rees Awards for Best Actor and Best Actress for their performances in

Wantagh thespians earn prestigious award

Earlier in the school year, Wantagh High School’s theatre department put on a production of “Rent: School Edition.” more

6/24/20

Turnout low in primary race to succeed King

Primary contests held few surprises yesterday as Seaford and Wantagh voters turned out in sparse numbers to pick the candidates to succeed Rep. Peter King in the Second Congressional District. more

By Timothy Denton | 6/24/20

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