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Wantagh High School Key Club members hosted a drive-through toy donation for the John Theissen Children’s Foundation last Saturday.

Last Saturday, a line of cars, classic and contemporary, pulled up in the municipal lot behind the headquarters of the John Theissen Children’s Foundation in Wantagh. Inside were donated toys. … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/27/20

The life of Tim Denton

Last week, the Herald reported the death of friend and colleague Timothy John Denton on Nov. 14, at age 67, in Manhasset. Co-workers from Herald Community Newspapers and Richner Communications … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/27/20

Wantagh psychologist has research published

Dr. Caitlin Wong, Wantagh High School psychologist, was congratulated by the district recently for having her research published in both The Journal of Moral Education and in Child & Youth Care … more

11/27/20

Former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato checked into the hospital Friday after feeling ill last week.

Former Sen. D’Amato said to be recovering from Covid at St. Francis Hospital

Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D’Amato, who rose from the Hempstead town council to become a U.S. senator from New York and one of the most powerful political figures in the country, has been … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/20

Jason Newman, of East Meadow, far left, Richard Tepper, of Wantagh, Rona Kauffman, of East Meadow, and Anony Baroukh, of East Meadow, volunteered at Temple B’nai Torah’s Thanksgiving Turkey Drive last Sunday.

Temple B'nai Torah stays socially active through the pandemic

Temple B’nai Torah, in Wantagh, has been busy throughout the coronavirus pandemic, despite remaining closed to in-person services and staying open only for limited use. Last Sunday, … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 11/19/20

The Wantagh Kiwanis organized a cleanup at Jones Beach last Saturday, and Wantagh High School Key Club members picked up bags full of trash.

Key Club and Kiwanis clean up

On an unseasonably beautiful 73-degree afternoon last Saturday at Jones Beach, the Wantagh Kiwanis and Wantagh High School Key Club joined forces on the boardwalk to do a bit of … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/17/20

Hempstead Town Councilman Christopher Carini, of Seaford, reacted to local elections as well as the presidential election and its impact on his district.

South Shore residents and officials voice opinions on election

At press time on Monday, former Vice President Joe Biden had tallied over 75 million votes in the presidential election — more than any other candidate in history — besting President … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/17/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran held a news conference to address coronavirus upticks in the county the day after Cuomo issued new regulations.

Cuomo's new Covid mandates earn mixed reviews

On Nov. 11, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued two new Covid-19 restrictions as positive cases continued to inch up in New York state. The governor announced mandatory 10 p.m.-to-5 a.m. closures for all … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/17/20

MacArthur High School senior James Medina was recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar by the Hispanic Recognition Program.

MacArthur students earn national recognition

Two students from General Douglas MacArthur High School were recently recognized on a national level for their exceptional scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test … more

11/17/20

TOH, Northwell to provide tests for first responders in Seaford

Northwell Health and the Hempstead Town Board have partnered to offer free Covid-19 testing to first responders in Seaford and Oceanside. The tests are available for first responders who work and … more

11/17/20

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