Officials have canceled the in-person Polar Plunge at Tobay Beach, instead inviting participants to get creative and do it online.
Restrictions on large gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus caused the St. Patrick's Day Parade to be postponed.
Blood donors will get free ice cream and be entered into a raffle to win four tickets to a Mets game.
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The law, which took effect in January, eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies. However, it's been met with criticism
“Long Island’s environment is at a tipping point and requires immediate, corrective action," Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said.
Multiple media outlets reported he died by apparent suicide at his home last week.
The chief's office, board of fire commissioners, officers and members of Company 1 and the fire department announced his death Friday.
More than 750 people participated in the Land Down Under 5k on Jan. 25, officials say.
Check out this story reported last week on Wantagh-Seaford Patch.
Fred Haag's family expected a handful of people to attend his funeral. Hundreds attended. Relatives were stunned.
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Hundreds of Long Islanders plan to run and walk this weekend to help relief efforts in the devastating Australian brush fires.
The tax-preparation service is aimed at low to moderate income taxpayers with simple tax returns that can be prepared in less than one hour.
Several Wantagh Chamber of Commerce members are getting together to "Back the Blue" at Ridgewood Station Tavern on Friday, Jan. 3.
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Take a look back at some of the stories that had Patch readers talking in 2019.
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Jimmy McNaughton was shot and killed by a sniper in 2005. He became the first NYPD officer to die as a soldier in Iraq.
The third annual "Magic of Lights" drive-through holiday show returns to Jones Beach on Friday. Here's five things to know.
A Wantagh family has opened their hearts — and home — for the last three summers to a Queens boy as part of a summer development program.
John McTigue, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Forces, was co-piloting a plane that was shot down near Merseburg, Germany.
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Organizers estimate about 1,000 people will attend this year — including Ms. Wantagh.
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Attendees will be able to peruse a holiday village with snacks, games, arts and crafts, as well as take photos with Santa.
He was also remembered for his smile, happy disposition and willingness to help.
Graffiti appeared last week beneath a Long Island Rail Road overpass in Seaford. It has been painted over.
The native Long Islander and massive sports fan coaches at her alma mater. She also works for News 12 Long Island.
As Halloween gets underway, here are the registered sex offenders living in Wantagh-Seaford.
The chamber announced seven awards, including for citizen of the year and lifetime achievement.
The church, built in 1904, appears to be the second oldest surviving African American religious structure in Nassau County.
The Wantagh Fire Department will show residents how to prevent and respond to various types of blazes.
A 30-foot humpback whale carcass was found floating off Jones Beach on Monday afternoon.