Wantagh, NY News – LI Press

Wantagh High School physics teacher Samantha Gordon will receive the 2025 STANYS Excellence in Teaching Award.

Education

Wantagh science educator earns statewide award

Principal Marie Pisicchio welcomed back fourth graders at Mandalay.

Community Events

Many firsts and last as Wantagh schools open

Wantagh Chamber to host three events this fall

By Casey Fahrer

Christine Gill is the new director of STEM for the grades 6-12 in the Wantagh School District.

Education

Wantagh School District brings in Christine Gill as its new director of STEM 6-12

Gov. Kathy Hochul has awarded $21.5 million to Long Island's South Shore for road safety improvements.

Environment

Hochul announces $21.5 million investment for road and safety improvements for Long Island’s south shore

By Casey Fahrer

Two swastikas were located at Wantagh Park by police.

Swastikas, racial slur found at Wantagh Park

By Casey Fahrer

Cibo Pasta Bar opened on Merrick Road in Wantagh.

Business

Cibo Pasta Bar provides Wantagh with Manhattan-style eatery

By Casey Fahrer

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce has two more Thursday Night Live events before the end of summer.

Business

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce has 2 more Thursday Night Live events before end of summer

By Casey Fahrer

Mount Sinai South Nassau opening $70 million center in Wantagh.

Business

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital to open new $70 million center in Wantagh

By Casey Fahrer

Timothy Jaccard (L.) was honored by state Sen. Steve Rhoads (R.) for his service after founding the AMT Children of Hope Foundation in 1998.

Charity

AMT Children of Hope Foundation creates safe haven for newborns

By Casey Fahrer

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Politics

State Sen. Steve Rhoads opens new district office in Levittown

By Casey Fahrer

Wantagh Middle School nurses Tracey Brady (L.) and Hildi Dzigas (R.) display banner announcing Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation.

Education

Wantagh Middle School earns Project ADAM Heart Safe School designation

La Casa opened on Railroad Avenue in Wantagh and provides customers with a wide variety of fresh Hispanic food.

Business

La Casa provides fresh Hispanic menu to Wantagh

By Casey Fahrer

Wantagh held a parade in honor of Independence Day, an annual tradition in the community.

Wantagh holds parade for July 4

By Casey Fahrer

Thousands gathered at Jones Beach on July 4 to celebrate America's birthday with a firework specular show.

Community Events

Fireworks light up Jones Beach as thousands celebrate Fourth of July

By Larissa Fuentes

The Wantagh School District has decided to sell the building located at 1865 Beach St.

Education

Wantagh School District to sell off property

By Casey Fahrer

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Education

Wantagh High School holds 2025 graduation ceremony

By Christopher Schulz

Education

Wantagh gets one-year extension to change its name

By Casey Fahrer

Wantagh High School's varsity baseball team won the Class A Nassau County championship.

Education

Wantagh baseball wins Nassau Class-A title

By Casey Fahrer

Kyle Melkonian of Manhasset High School received the James C. Metzger Lacrosse Leadership Award from Long Island lacrosse star Vincent J. Sombrotto.

Education

2025 James C. Metzger Lacrosse Leadership Awards given to eight players

By Casey Fahrer

Veterans holding the American Flag during the Village of Farmingdale's Memorial Day parade

Holiday

Memorial Day parades take over the streets of Southeast Nassau

By Casey Fahrer

Da Vinci Tattoo opened its second location in Farmingdale

Business

Da Vinci Tattoo opens second location in Farmingdale

By Casey Fahrer

The Hicksville School District received the supermajority vote it needed as community members across the county voted on their district's budgets

Business

Hicksville budget clears 60% hurdle

By Casey Fahrer

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Sports

Former Nassau County lacrosse stars help Cornell win NCAA quarterfinal thriller

By Michael J. Lewis

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