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• New 9/11 Memorial Dedicated To Honor Lives Lost And Ensure Future Generations Never Forget (longisland.com) — A new 9/11 memorial has just been dedicated at Wantagh High School, giving local families and students a permanent place to remember community members lost in the attacks and from related illnesses. Designed with twin-tower sculptures, engraved local names, and nighttime lighting, the memorial aims to educate future generations in Wantagh while honoring resilience and sacrifice.
• Long Island and NYC Fishing Report- September 17, 2026 (onthewater.com) — Anglers around Wantagh are seeing hit-or-miss action, with short fluke common in the bays but better keepers and mixed triggerfish near the bridges and Wantagh Bridge. Bluefish are plentiful from inside the bay to Jones Inlet, while offshore bonito, false albacore, and smaller yellowfin tuna offer options as cooler nights hint at an approaching striped bass run.
• Ian Gillan reveals what really brought Ritchie Blackmore back to Deep Purple: 'The closure was years ago' (guitarplayer.com) — Deep Purple's Ian Gillan explains how Ritchie Blackmore's surprise reunion came together at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, where the guitarist made his first appearance with the band in 33 years. The story focuses on their renewed friendship, Blackmore's health limits that kept the show close to his Long Island home, and whether future guest spots might happen.
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