12-year-old struck by car while riding scooter in Wantagh

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after being struck by a car while riding his scooter in Wantagh on Tuesday morning, according to Nassau County police.

Nassau County officials address shark bite at Jones Beach, urge ocean safety this summer

In response to a recent suspected shark bite at Jones Beach State Park, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other officials held a news conference at Nickerson Beach in Lido Point to remind residents of key ocean safety practices heading into the summer.

Wantagh receives extension as state mascot policy faces federal scrutiny

The Wantagh School District has been granted more time to comply with the state’s mascot policy, as the U.S. Department of Education has referred an investigation of the policy to the Department of Justice.

Seaford Public Library’s summer concert series to feature tribute bands, hometown talent

The Seaford Public Library is bringing the music back to the community this summer with its eagerly anticipated annual concert series.

Seaford seniors honor heroes, veterans and teachers at Class of 2025 graduation

As they sat in their green and white caps and gowns, Seaford High School’s 160 graduates were asked to reflect on their heroes – not fictional characters in capes, but those who make an impact in their lives.

Here's what's happening at the Wantagh Public Library to get into the holiday spirit

The Wantagh Public Library is bringing holiday cheer to the community with an array of festive events this season. From a musical journey through holiday classics and craft workshops to a bus trip to see an iconic musical, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

How do we make sense of the rise in antisemitism?

We can't allow the atrocities of Oct 7. 2023 to be minimized or forgotten.

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Jerry Kremer: The Rich Must Tread Lightly in Politics

There are so many examples of cases where the very rich try their luck in the political world and get burned by the experience. The most obvious is the current case of Elon Musk, said to be the wealthiest person in the world.

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Karl Grossman: Alarmed over Hochul’s plan to expand nuclear power

Gov. Kathy Hochul is making a major push to not only build new nuclear plants in New York State, but also to make New York “the center of a nuclear revival in the U.S.,”