Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh saw a jump in visitors in 2020, which was an increase of about 150,000 from 8.1 million in 2019.
Three Local Fifth Grade Students Honored with First, Second and Third Place Recognition for Water Conservation Artwork
One member was honored for saving a fellow member's life. Another was honored for stepping up to fill open tours on the EMS "Duty Crew."
A long-standing zombie home in the Seaford community came down Nov. 16.
Donation collection bins will be located at PSEG Long Island in Seaford Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The home caught fire Tuesday night.
Here's when organizers say they hope they'll be able to plan an alternative event.
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The center opened during Climate Week and aims to teach the public about how energy shapes New York's natural systems.
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Seaford High School teachers took their students to the 9/11 memorial in front of the school to remember the 19th anniversary.
Organizers expect over 150 people will walk in Seaford with blue LED candles to remember Sept. 11.
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Motorists should expect daytime westbound lane closures for concrete pavement repairs starting Sept. 10.
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Missing Angels Long Island has put out an urgent call for help from additional volunteers to help find this missing dog.
Stephen Lincke, a 40-year member of the Wantagh Fire Department, serves as captain of emergency medical services.
Police say they pulled a man and woman to safety Thursday afternoon after they were found clinging to a jet ski underwater.
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The gazebo, dedicated to a fallen special agent with the ATF, was destroyed by Tropical Storm Isaias. Lawmakers want money to rebuild it.
A former Verizon building, now vacant, will become a center for various specialties, including cancer, diabetes, heart and women's health.
Hundreds of Long Islanders attended a "Back the Blue" demonstration over the weekend.
Officials say the letters "BLM," an acronym for Black Lives Matter, were found in a stairwell of the Seaford Long Island Rail Road station.
Ryan Clifford, a Long Island native, has raised more than $6,000 for the John Theissen Children's Foundation.
More than a thousand people gathered in Wantagh to show their support for police officers and other law enforcement agents Sunday.
Wantagh middle school students found ways to give back to the community during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Four people were thrown overboard when large waves crashed into their boat. A family's swift actions helped bring two of them home.
Last week, Legislator Steve Rhoads joined with dozens of volunteers for the annual Water Chestnut Pull at Mill Pond Preserve in Wantagh.
Organizers said Friday the popular annual tradition will go on this year, but will look a little different due to the coronavirus.
The credit union said some services will not be available for members.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Wantagh.
Members of Wantagh FD EMS Squad 2 recently went to make a donation of food to the Levittown food pantry.
The largest fireworks show on Long Island won't take place this year, officials announced Saturday.
Members of the Wantagh Fire Department ran on Memorial Day while displaying American and department flags.
The GC Tech Key Club recently used money they raised from selling candy bars during the school year to purchase masks and hand sanitizer.
Organizers said they made the decision because the safety and well-being of participants and spectators is their main concern.
Dozens of local fire departments responded to battle the blaze reported Saturday morning.
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.