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A Few Clouds Study: Hempstead acquisition of NYAW ‘feasible’
Advocates want findings released
A study conducted by Walden Environmental Engineering has determined that New York American Water ratepayers in the Town of Hempstead would see savings between $70 and $383 a year if the town …
Wantagh High School choir, audio engineering class perform virtual community concert
As the coronavirus pandemic raged on, many people — and especially senior citizens — were unable to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. At Wantagh High School, …
Food truck frenzy hits the South Shore
South Shore foodies now have a new place to brunch on Sundays, but instead of sitting down at a trendy restaurant, residents can satisfy their cravings from a handful of food trucks parked at the …
Protesters clash at Black Lives Matter march in Wantagh
Two political groups faced off at the Wantagh Long Island Rail Road station on Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest in response to the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Protesters …
JAM Dance organizes flash mob proposal in Wantagh
Evan Styron said he defied the odds when planning to propose to his girlfriend, Lisa Friedrich, of East Meadow. Between the Covid-19 pandemic, a last-minute location change and inclement weather the …
Seaford students heed a lesson from MLK Jr.
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired kindergartners at Seaford Harbor Elementary School to think about their own dreams. They studied the famous Civil Rights leader and learned …
Wantagh students get a visit from author Gordon Korman
Wantagh Middle School sixth-grade students recently had a virtual meet-and-greet with best-selling author Gordon Korman while reading his novel, “Restart,” about a boy who loses his …
Nassau Coliseum may see concert surge later this year
Nassau Coliseum may see a surge in the number of concerts that it hosts late this year and early next year, according to a report from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. The IDA …
Seniors hope to have one more go in ’21
Emily Van O’Linda, Vincenzo Buffalino and Jake Schneider, senior student athletes at Wantagh, Seaford and General Douglas MacArthur high schools, respectively, are faced with the possibility …
Fitness centers prepare for an atypical winter season
Local gyms have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but despite the steadily rising number of Covid-19 cases, fitness center owners and managers have done their best to remain optimistic, …
Op-Ed
Why can’t we work together?
I was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me . . .
How soap destroys the coronavirus
Hand washing with soap and water remains one of the most effective defenses against the coronavirus — provided it is done correctly.
How to make a mask in four easy steps
Making a mask is simple, using a T-shirt and paper towel or coffee filter. Here's how, in four simple steps.
Editorial
New York can learn a lot from South Korea
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to open beaches statewide, including Jones Beach, on Friday. It is a moment we have all eagerly awaited, a symbolic gesture signaling . . .