Wantagh
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UFC bantamweight champ gave Uniondale High School students his message of perseverance and self-determination.
2m read2m readThe only winner statewide had all five midday draw numbers correct.
Here are spots to visit and excursions to try that offer fun for everyone this season.
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Southbar Saturdays
$3 Bud Light cans, mixed drinks and select shots all night long on Saturdays. Neil C mixes the music, with bands performing on certain nights.
Where
Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
3232 Railroad Ave.
Wantagh, NY
11793
Phone: 516-783-7500
Website
muls.comAARP Tax Prep
IRS-certified AARP Tax Aide Foundation tax preparers will be available for low to moderate income taxpayers with simple tax returns that can be prepared in less than one hour, bring Social Security cards for everyone listed on the tax return (including dependents), a valid photo ID, last year's tax return and all other tax-related documents, register for a 60-minute appointment starting Jan. 10 (Jan. 24 for out-of-district cardholders)
Where
Wantagh Library
3285 Park Ave.
Wantagh, NY
11793-3356
Phone: 516-221-1200
Price
Free
Website
wantaghlibrary.orgCover to Cover Book Discussion: Euphoria
Ian will lead a discussion of the novel "Euphoria" by Lily King, masks and social distancing are required, register
Where
Wantagh Library
3285 Park Ave.
Wantagh, NY
11793-3356
Phone: 516-221-1200
Price
Free
Website
wantaghlibrary.orgScenes from a Nassau Class A baseball quarterfinal between Plainedge and host Calhoun on Sunday.
Alec Edwards' homer backs Colts starter in Nassau Class A quarterfinal win.
2m read2m readThe vehicle was heading east near the exit for the Wantagh State Parkway when the driver struck the tree, a State Police spokesman said.
Jessy Panzer, one of the few female aerobatic air show performers and air racers active in the United States, will perform at the Jones Beach show on Memorial Day weekend.
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4m read4m readChristian Long Islanders are as divided on the hot-button abortion issue as most of the country. Between the extremes — no abortion at all or abortion with no restrictions — there is nuance among Christians on the island.
5m read5m readMike Cavanaugh takes his kayak out into the waters near his East Rockaway and Gilgo Beach homes in search of the bottles. He then researches the history of the bottles to compile stories for a website he created.
3m read3m readPaxlovid dramatically reduces the chances of hospitalization or death for those at high risk of severe COVID-19. But many Long Islanders are still unaware of it, and some are nervous about taking it.
4m read4m readRams host Mepham Sunday and if Clarke wins, they'll play a doubleheader.
2m read2m readThe graffiti was found at an Urgent Care on Hempstead Turnpike, police said.
"Six Million Dollar Man" and "Bionic Woman" will be at Hofstra July 2 and 3.
Tim McCabe, of North Bellmore, said doctors found two cancerous tumors while he was undergoing a liver transplant. He gave himself a day to be angry about it, then moved on to face his latest health challenge.
4m read4m readEven for parents who want to breastfeed, it may not be an option, due to issues ranging from medical conditions to lack of milk supply.
4m read4m readStudents of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
Long read9m readTissue boxes at hand, local viewers are ready for the NBC show's final episode.
3m read3m readPolice said the collision occurred while detectives were investigating a fatal overdose.
1m read1m readProceeds from bag sales benefit the John Theissen Children's Foundation.
'The William Floyd Youth & Government program continues to be the gold standard.'
3m read3m readThe elections marked widespread victories for candidates endorsed by local teacher unions, and numerous losses for those groups that backed candidates critical of the ways race, gender and history are taught.
3m read3m readThe Nassau police department's annual memorial ceremony honors officers killed in the line of duty, officers who died from COVID-19 or a Sept. 11-related cancer, and police department retirees who died in the past 12 months.
1m read1m readThomas Pushpamangalam came to the U.S. from India to study at NYU, where he later taught.
2m read2m readErinn Hayes will make a guest appearance on AMC series.
1m read1m readThe NJ Symphony plays as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is screened.
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3m read3m readStudents of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
Operation "Long Island Wave" was the first of its kind on Long Island in 15 years and was carried out ahead of what authorities said is a typical increase in crime during summer months and because of an uptick in shootings, officials said.
3m read3m readAre gas stations benefiting from rising prices? Is it price-gouging? Is it worth it to buy premium grade, or turn off the A/C? Here are some answers.
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