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Sitting among an audience of about 120 people at Wantagh High School on May 7 were 17 educators celebrating a milestone moment.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/22/26
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Five theater students from Wantagh High School were recently recognized in the 2026 Roger Rees Awards, reflecting a variety of talents including acting, dancing, singing and costume design.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/22/26
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Wantagh’s musicians of the future got a look at their instrumental options during a pair of recruitment assemblies on May 14 at Wantagh Elementary School. Orchestra teacher Darren Sobol introduced more than 90 second graders to the four string instruments.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/22/26
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The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday after five unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement following several days of negotiations.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/22/26
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As part of National Safe Boating Week, observed May 16 through May 22, the Town of Hempstead is reminding residents that safety is paramount when enjoying local waterways with a final free inspection day on Saturday May 23.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/22/26
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Wantagh and Levittown residents approved their school district budgets and elected board of education candidates on May 19.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/20/26
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A strike by five Long Island Rail Road unions shut down service early Saturday morning after negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement before the deadline, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/16/26
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As Wantagh residents prepare to vote May 19 on whether the school district should sell the historic Beech Street School property, the local preservation society is urging the community to consider the site’s historical significance.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/15/26
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The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce celebrated new leadership, honored longtime community supporters and reflected on the importance of volunteerism at its annual Installation Dinner at Gatsby on the Ocean at Jones Beach.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/15/26
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Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti joined New York State Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra in front of the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter to advocate for stronger animal welfare protections.
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By Hunter Fenollol
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5/15/26
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