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Thousands lined the streets of Wantagh for the Nassau County Police Department's 100th Anniversary Parade on April 27.

Community Events

Nassau County Police Department celebrates 100th anniversary with parade and block party in Wantagh

By Connor Patton

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Do This

Street fairs bring summer nostalgia to Long Island

By Christy Hinko

Island Trees School Board approves $83 Million budget for 2025-2026

By Conner Keough

Local officials come together for Wantagh's Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13

Community Events

Wantagh has Easter Egg Hunt with local officials in attendance

Lisa Herbert of Seaford is running unopposed for a Board of Education seat in May

Education

Southeast Nassau’s Board of Education candidates

By Casey Fahrer

Senator Steve Rhoads (L,) and rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum (R) as the rabbi was celebrated for his 13 years of service on April 5

Community Events

Wantagh rabbi celebrates 13 years of community service

By Casey Fahrer

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Sports

Wantagh’s Juliana Cerasi multi-sport star, ready for another lacrosse title

By Michael J. Lewis

Business

Wantagh board approves proposed budget

By Casey Fahrer

Fire destroys dresses at Massapequa bridal shop

By Conner Keough

Wantagh is one of four school districts that had its lawsuit against a mascot ban dismissed in federal court on Thursday, March 27

Court dismisses four Long Island school districts’ case against mascot ban

By Casey Fahrer

The Wantagh American Legion and elected officials at the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 16

Community Events

Wantagh community celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

By Casey Fahrer

Screenshot from livestream of Wantagh High School varsity girls' basketball team playing at NYSPHSAA after winning Long Island title

Education

Wantagh HS women’s basketball takes home first Long Island championship

By Casey Fahrer

Business

Wantagh proposes $94 million budget for 2025-26 school year

By Casey Fahrer

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Wantagh boys lacrosse looking to defender Class C title

By Conner Keough

Wantagh High School Principal Paul Guzzone

Education

Wantagh High School principal headed to Sweden for Nobel Prize Teacher Summit

By Casey Fahrer

All Nassau County school districts are being proposed foundation aid increases under Gov. Kathy Hochul's 2025-2026 budget proposal, yet seven districts may see overall state aid reductions

Education

All Nassau County schools slated for proposed bumps in state foundation aid

By Cameryn Oakes

The late SSG James McNaughton will be honored for the 20th straight year at Wantagh’s Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall.

Veterans

Celebrating life of James McNaughton 20 years later

By Casey Fahrer

Senior Dylan Martini is the first Wantagh High School athlete to get his name on the Tom Thorpe Memorial Award Plaque in its 83-year history as the most outstanding football player in Nassau County.

Education

Wantagh football player earns Tom Thorpe Memorial Award while delivering LI championship

By Casey Fahrer

Forest Lake Elementary School fifth graders, from left, Hugh McQuillan, Toni Pagano and Vincent Kennedy have found many benefits to using AI as a learning tool.

Community Events

AI pushing learners to new heights at Forest Lake

Education

Wantagh BOE pushes back on regionalization

By Casey Fahrer

WAN Enrichment 4

Education

Enrichment sessions cultivate creativity and community in Wantagh

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Concerts & Music

Seasoned musicians share their talents at Wantagh band clinic

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Education

Uplifting mural emerges at Wantagh Elementary School

By Long Island Press

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Wantagh

Wantagh football wins first Long Island Championship since 2016, Massapequa repeats as champs

By Michael J. Lewis

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