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John Theissen Children’s Foundation’s New Family Fun Center Receives $50,000 Grant From PSEG Long Island

LIMG May 22, 2024

The newly opened John Theissen Children’s Foundation Family Fun Center in Wantagh has received a $50,000 Main Street Revitalization grant from PSEG Long Island, along with rebates for its energy efficiency measures totaling $4,085. The grant supports the Fun Center Arcade Room for the

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Senator Rhoads Partners With New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation (DEC) On Water Chestnut Pull At Mill Pond In Wantagh

LIMG July 11, 2023

On Wednesday, July 5th, Senator Rhoads and his staff joined the DEC as well as other volunteers at Mill Pond in Wantagh to help remove Water Chestnuts from the pond. This is an annual event that Senator Rhoads participated in for 6 years as a County Legislator and has now continued as a State Senator. […]

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Wantagh Teens Named Students Of The Quarter By Nassau BOCES

LIMG June 21, 2023

Two students from the Wantagh UFSD were named Students of the Quarter at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech and GC Tech career and technical education high schools. Giuliana Giacometti and Kevin Hock were both honored for their grades, attendance, work ethic and preparedness. Kevin Hock is an Auto Skills student and Giuliana Giacometti is studying Cosmetology. […]

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A Look Into The Work Of Local Wantagh Artist, Francis Bonnet

LIMG April 12, 2023

By Natalie Almeida Francis Bonnet is a local artist and a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where he earned a degree in Illustration. From a young age, Francis was always drawn to the world of cartoons. Growing up, he recalls a used bookstore around the corner from him, which he visited regularly […]

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Veolia Invites Long Islanders To Join In Its Support Of Service Dogs For Veterans

LIMG August 8, 2022

Veolia, the company responsible for protecting Nassau County’s south shore environment through its operation of Nassau County’s wastewater treatment facilities, is launching the inaugural United Veterans Network Fundraiser to be held on August 25, 2022, at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, NY, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Proceeds from the benefit will go

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Long Island Nets To Host 3v3 Youth Basketball Tournament During Hoop Fest Celebration

LIMG August 3, 2022

The Long Island Nets, NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, will host a 3v3 youth basketball tournament during the team’s Hoop Fest Celebration at Jones Beach, on Saturday, Aug. 13. The 3v3 basketball tournament is open to youth ages 8-16 and teams can consist of up to three players and one substitute. All […]

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Operation Downtown! Hempstead Town Joins Forces with Wantagh Business Owners to Unveil COVID-19 Street Closure Initiative to Promote Outdoor Dining

LIMG July 22, 2020

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Chris Carini and Town Clerk Kate Murray teamed with members of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce in front of the famed Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall to unveil “Operation Downtown,” an initiative that encourages temporary street closures to help promote outdoor dining in a safe and socially distant manner […]