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Map showing the extent of the plume as it has drifted southward, encroaching on the northern halves of both Seaford and Wantagh.
State unveils ambitious plan for toxic plume
Hundreds of people gathered in the auditorium at Bethpage High School on June 11 to learn about the ambitious proposal by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to contain and … more
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Nassau names 15 sites for early voting
State and local officials announced at a news conference last Friday the 15 locations in Nassau County that will be used as early-voting sites before the general election on Nov. 5. In January, the … more
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Rob Walker, left, and attorney Brian Griffin, outside Alphonse D’Amato Federal Courthouse in Central Islip in February 2018. Walker accepted a pleas deal last week in exchange for reduced charges.
Former deputy supervisor Walker enters guilty plea
Former Nassau County Chief Deputy Executive Richard “Rob” Walker pleaded guilty to a single count of obstruction of justice in federal court for the Eastern District of New York on May … more
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Tullo with the Forest Lake Elementary School Principal Anthony Ciuffo at a ceremony to honor Tullo at the Wantagh Public Library on May 10.
11-year-old wins national essay contest
Entering a local school essay contest turned into a national win for an 11-year-old Wantagh resident, when he won first place in the competition for both the Daughters of the American … more
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A bill that would require the Nassau County Police Department to patrol houses of worship countywide could help relieve feelings of fear and insecurity, Rabbi Moshe Weisblum said.
Faith leaders back county protection bill
Legislation proposed by Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker requiring Nassau County Police to patrol houses of worship was answered with a chorus of near-unanimous support, as local clergy and … more
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John Mctigue’s service photo in 1943.
Pilot’s remains may be brother of Wantagh vet
Wantagh veteran Tom Mctigue is one of many who served in World War II and lost loved ones during the war. But Mctigue may have found his brother’s remains. For Mctigue, who celebrated his 92nd … more
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Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.
Brianna’s Law passes in Senate
Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more
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More than 25 seniors participated in National Signing Day at G.C. Claps Career & Technical Center on May 8.
GC-Tech students in Klein Tools ’National Signing Day
In a scene reminiscent of athlete signings, 25 seniors at G.C. Clap Career & Technical Center in Levittown inked letters of intent to continue their career paths in a range of training programs, … more
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Aliya Rua, of Seaford, has raised money for the Soundview Pregnancy Center by creating “Life Boxes” for the past two years.
Business aids babies, mothers
Two years ago, Aliya Rua, of Seaford, now 17, wanted to start a business after stumbling on FabFitFun — an organization that puts together boxes full of items for women and girls. Rua, who is … more
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Kera McLoughlin
Wantagh budget passes; McLoughlin returned as trustee
The Wantagh School District's $79.8 million budget passed by a vote of 1,486-487 on May 21. Incumbent Board of Education Trustee Kera McLoughlin was returned with a total of 977 votes. In the … more
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