The past two years were tough for Wantagh and Seaford, but our always-resourceful people came through once again, just as we did after Hurricane Sandy's wake in 2012. Neighbors helping neighbors. That’s what Wantagh and Seaford are all about. And what they continue to be. We looked out for each other all through the Covid-19 crisis. Everyone stepped up during this challenging time: grocery stores and other necessary retailers, community organizations, civic leaders, local officials, etc. And we can never thank enough our health care workers for their selfless dedication. Now we understand just how resilient we, as a community, are.
The pandemic tested all of us beyond our limits. Wantagh and Seaford, however, remain strong. Both are communities full of fighters. And as the pandemic shifts to endemic stage and we fully resume our lives, we are all reinvigorated and re-energized.
Throughout the crisis, the Wantagh and Seaford Heralds remained steadfast in informing everyone of the impact of the pandemic, and also all of the great things individuals, stores, police, firefighters, schools and community leaders were doing to keep moving forward. Herald reporters were at meetings, and talking to you and your neighbors, to paint a portrait of communities that may have struggled at times, but that also are winning.
Richner Communications, which owns the Herald, was proud to do its part, too. Richner offered thousands of businesses marketing grants so that the merchants the lifeblood of the community could carry on.
Now that we have emerged from the pandemic with vaccines and medical advances in our arsenal, we are ready to charge ahead with optimism and renewed vigor.
In this edition of our annual Living In Wantagh and Seaford, we look at all that is wonderful about these lively hamlets. A special publication of your hometown newspaper, it’s published in cooperation with the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce and the Seaford Chamber of Commerce. We are honored to mark another year as the chambers' official publication.
We hope you find this issue useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Wantagh and Seaford Herald 52 weeks a year.
Be well and be safe.
Stuart Richner Publisher
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In Association with the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce and the Seaford Chamber of Commerce OF OF COMMERCE
Stuart RichnerWe drive them. We walk them. We live on them. We work, we play — every aspect of our lives can be tied straight back to a street. They are the heart of our community. You can't get anywhere unless you're on a street. In this year's Living in Wantagh/Seaford, we explore the very streets that make Wantagh and Seaford what they are. From the businesses, to the parks, to even the town squares. There's a story behind every street, and we hope you'll enjoy these stories, learning more about the communities all of us love.
Waverly Avenue the 18-19 Beach 13-15
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Seaford Chamber of 28-29
Twin Lakes 20-21
Wantagh
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Wantagh (516) 785-0215, or call 911
Seaford (516) 221-4300, or call 911
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1st Precinct (516) 573-6100
7th Precinct (516) 573-6700
8th Precinct (516) 573-6800
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Wantagh Public Library (516) 221-1200
Seaford Public Library (516) 221-1334
Levittown Public Library (516) 731-5728
Town of HempsTead
Department of Sanitation (516) 378-4210
Building Department (516) 538-8500
Town Hall (516) 489-5000
Parks and Recreation Department (516) 292-9000
Senior Enrichment (516) 485-8100
Veterans Services (516) 812-3506
Public Safety (516) 538-1900
Animal Shelter (516) 785-5220
Board of Appeals (516) 812-3004
Cathy McGrory Powell, President Universe Home Services
Karen E. Lofgren, First Vice President Resident Member
Marilynne Rich, Second Vice President Social Media Consultant
Anthony Avena, CPA Financial Secretary A & F Accounting Services, Inc.
Judy Cunningham, Recording Secretary Resident Member
Matthew Kondrup, Corresponding Secretary Matty K Travel/Castle Vacations
Jorge Aviles, Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band
Chris Brown, Mid Island Medical Supplies
Connie Conway, Resident Member
Rosemarie DeMaio, Mama’s Custom Cookies
Michael J. Duignan, RA L.I. Architecture Studio, DPC
Laura Dupkin Memisha, Realty Advisors, Inc.
Elizabeth Greco, Pies-On Wheels
Ira Reiter, Barking Biscuit
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Welcome to Seaford, where you will always have something to do, regardless of your age.
Why not start your day at one of the many parks we have in town? Cedar Creek Park was named "Best Playground of Long Island" by the Long Island Press years ago, and was judged by News 12 Long Island viewers as the best on Long Island.
While you're there, enjoy the paths that can be used for walking, jogging and bicycling, or even spend the day rollerskating. You can also head to Jones Beach or Tobay Beach using the paths in Cedar Creek Park. Want to play pickleball, baseball or kayak? If so, then head to Seamans Neck Park where all the fields have been renovated and are ready for a family day of fun.
If the family is in town, head to Tackapausha Preserve and enjoy the historic and beautiful 84acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small
mammals and scores of bird species — all of which can be viewed via five miles of clearly marked trails.
If walking and biking aren’t your thing, head to the Seaford Public Library. Programs for young children, teens and adults are endless. Bring your friends and family to play mahjong, read a book, take a course, or attend an outside concert. You also can enjoy the art wall on display from our very own Seaford residents. There is a program for everyone at our public library.
After your day is complete in the Seaford parks, you can enjoy one of the many restaurants and bars that are in town. You even have the option of dining at the waterfront. There is always something to do in this amazing community and the Seaford Chamber of Commerce is always willing to support and guide you.
We at the Seaford Chamber of Commerce encourage your support, guidance and commitment to keep Seaford a community united in spirit, hope and togetherness. Seaford Pride!
Margaret D. Grub President Seaford Chamber of Commerce
Courtesy Seaford Chamber of Commerce
The Seaford Chamber of Commerce was represented at Seaford's Independence Day parade in July.
Welcome to Wantagh: the Gateway to Jones Beach. What a wonderful and unique town we have.
Music lovers, we have our own concert hall and amphitheater. Hungry? We have so many great places to get a quick bite to eat, plan a date night, meet up with friends, watch your favorite teams, grab a sandwich on the go, coffee or tea, or celebrate life’s milestones in one of the many party rooms our fabulous eateries have.
You will not be disappointed, or leave hungry!
Whether you need a new wardrobe, purse or jewelry, found a new favorite sports player or need to update your sports equipment, we have several retail stores to find just what you need.
Let’s not forget the kids! Many parks, playgrounds, dance studios and martial arts programs are right here in Wantagh to keep them busy. Check out what our public library has to offer, too. From a large assortment of books, movies, children and adult activities and educational seminars, our library has it all!
History lovers, we have the most historical landmarks in Nassau County. Our preservation
society displays the preserved Jamaica train, museum and post office that are wondrous and a delight for all ages!
Like to garden or just need to brighten someone’s day? Visit our amazing florists and nursery.
Mark your calendars for our fabulous events! The first Sunday after St. Patrick’s Day, we host Long Island’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade. Small Business Saturday, we have our magical Winter Wonderland Fair with wonderful crafts, food and entertainment and Santa spends the day with us and delights all.
This year we will host our inaugural golf outing at Bethpage State Park on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Please email fundraiser@wantaghchamber.com for information on all of our events.
I can go on and on about our spectacular businesses, many owned and operated by local families. Not only are they so generous to our community, but we also have essential charities that make a difference in the lives of others.
Sounds fabulous, doesn’t it? I thought so! Many of our businesses are within walking distance from the LIRR, so driving is an option.
We have something for everyone! Hope to see you soon!
Cathy McGrory Powell President Karen Millindorf/Herald file Marchers from Sky High Balloon in Wantagh gathered outside Wantagh High School before the St. Patrick's Day parade. The balloon creations were crafted by owner Christine Masi.Getting involved in your community has never been easier — or more fun! There’s something for everyone in Wantagh and Seaford.
s eaford Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1634, Seaford 11783 (516) 330-7404
SeafordChamberOfCommerce.com
President: Margaret Grub s eaford Kiwanis Club P.O. Box 1356, Seaford 11783 (516) 785-8510
Facebook.com/seafordkiwanis steven.katz@edwardjones.com
President: Steven Katz s eaford lions Club P.O. Box 1722, Seaford 11783 (516) 783-5297
Facebook.com/lionsclubofseaford
President: George Brennan Wantagh Chamber of Commerce P.O Box 660, Wantagh 11793 (516) 679-0100
President: Cathy Powell WantaghChamber.com
Meets the second Tuesday of the month at various restaurants for lunch or dinner
Wantagh Kiwanis Club P.O. Box 1, Wantagh 11793 (516) 780-4538
Wantagh.li/kiwanis
President: Mark Engleman
Wantagh lions Club
President: Joe D’Amelio
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at The Wantagh Inn
s eaford Historical s ociety P.O. Box 1254, Seaford 11783 (516) 221-2851
SeafordHistoricalSociety.org info@seafordhistoricalsociety.org
President: Judy Bongiovi
Wantagh Preservation s ociety P.O. Box 132, Wantagh 11793 1700 Wantagh Ave. (516) 826-8767
Wantagh.li/museum
President: Tom Watson
Meets the fourth Tuesday of February through May and October through November at the Wantagh Library at 7:30 p.m.
Forest City Community a ssociation 3099 Morgan Drive, Wantagh 11793
President: Lisa Vanderburg
Mandalay Homeowners a ssociation 2752 Riverside Drive Wantagh 11783 thefarinellas@gmail.com
President: Joe Farinella
Wantagh s eaford Homeowners a ssociation (516) 409-1645
WSHA.li info@wsha.li President: Ella Stevens
s eaford Harbor Civic a ssociation P.O. Box 2452, Seaford 11783
President: Phil Franco
Friends of Wantagh Parks 246 Twin Lane E., Wantagh 11793 (516) 783-8378
s eaford Wellness Council 3940 Sunset Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 384-8536
SeafordWellness.com President: Michael DiSilvio
Friends of l ong island Wrestling inc. 775 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 804-8676
FriendsOfLongIslandWrestling.com President: Jerry Seckler
Pan- l ong island Challenge 1366 Odell St., Wantagh 11793 (516) 606-4272
Knights of Columbus Council 3476 2183 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 785-3476
Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council 6526 1869 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 826-7492
Meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m.
Daughters of the a merican revolution Jerusalem Chapter NYDAR.org/chapters/Jerusalem
l ong island b roncos Football and cheerleading Ages 5-13 P.O. Box 1726, Seaford LongIslandBroncos.com longislandbroncos@gmail.com President: Tim Fox and Danielle Casha
s eaford little l eague b aseball and softball Ages 4-6 P.O. Box 1714, Seaford 11783 (516) 986-8755
seafordll@msn.com President: TJ Koerner Twitter: @SeafordLL
Wantagh little l eague P.O. Box 94, Wantagh (516) 308-1110
WantaghLittleLeague.com Twitter: @wantaghll
Wantagh/s eaford Pal Office at Cedar Creek Park parking field 5 P.O. Box 122, Wantagh (516) 783-8464
WantaghSeafordPAL.org/home Wantagh s eaford s occer Club 3280 Sunrise Highway Suite 279, Wantagh (516) 785-3147 WantaghSeafordSC.org info@wantaghseafordsc.org
l evittown Wantagh s eaford athletic a ssociation P.O. Box 7035, Wantagh 11793 (516) 616-3107
LSWSports.org contact@lswbb.com President: Brian Kalinowski service
Mothers a gainst Drunk Driving l ong island Chapter 33 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 307 Huntington Station 11746 (631) 547- 6233
ny.state@madd.org
MADD.org/ny s outheast nassau guidance Center-s eaford 2146 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 221-3030
SNGCounseling.net s outheast nassau guidance Center-Wantagh 3375 Park Ave., Suite 2005 Wantagh 11793 (516) 781-1911
SNGCounseling.net
Michael Malaszczyk/Herald file Wantagh American Legionnaires prepare to fire off a 21-gun salute on Memorial Day.John t heissen
Children’s Foundation 1881 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh (516) 679-5098
JTCF.org
john@jtcf.org
Executive Director: John Theissen
s eaford auxiliary Police unit 133 2708 Pettit Ave., Bellmore 11710 (516) 522-5362
133@pdcnaux.org
Commanding Officer: Inspector James Tozzi
Wantagh auxiliary Police unit 132 P.O. Box 188, Wantagh 11793 (516) 522-5361
pdcnaux.org/132---wantagh.html
Commanding Officer: Capt. Vincent Cino
Wantagh Clergy Council t he Church of st. Jude 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-2505
President: the Rev. Christopher Hofer birthright of nassau and suffolk 1134A Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-4070 (call before 1 p.m.) Birthright.org
s eaford a merican l egion Edwin Welch Jr. Post no. 1132 2301 Penatiquit Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 785-9429
alegionpost1132@optonline.net
Commander: Bill Harms
Wantagh a merican l egion Post no. 1273 3484 Park Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-9497
Commander: George DiBetteto
l evittown a merican l egion Post no. 1711
Commander: Frank Marcinek 3123 N. Jerusalem Road, Levittown 11756 (516) 731-9114 post1711@optonline.net
Jewish War Veterans of the usa 1037 Johnston Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-9090
s eaford republican Club Leader: Greg Colarossi (516) 236-6312 gcolaros@optonline.net
Wantagh republican Club
Leader: Fred Parola
President: Barry Gross (516) 579-3700
l evittown s outh- north Wantagh republican Club
Leader: Rich Bianculli
President: Michael Radano (516) 697-2606
l eague of Women
Voters of nassau County P.O. Box 221, Port Washington (516) 431-1628
LWVOfNassauCounty.org nassau County Democratic Committee 500 Old Country Road, Suite 103 Garden City 11530 (516) 294-3366
Chair: Jay S. Jacobs NassauCountyDems.com nassau County republican Committee 164 Post Ave., Westbury 11590 (516) 334-5800
Chair: Joseph G. Cairo Jr. NassauCountyGOP.com
Wantagh Foundation for Educational Excellence (516) 308-7859
WantaghFoundation.org info@wantaghfoundation.org
President: Barbara Brocshtein
Vice President: Patrick Chin Executive Director: Gayle Wenchel united teachers of s eaford SeafordTeachers.com madler@mail.seaford.k12.ny.us President: Matthew Adler
girl s couts of nassau County inc. 110 Ring Road West Garden City 11530 (516) 741-2550
customercare@gsnc.org GSNC.org contact@gsnc.org
b oy s couts of a merica of nassau 544 Broadway, Massapequa 11758 (516) 797-7600
Contact: Bill Corbett TRCBSA.org Pequott District - (516) 707-9675 pequott.org
District Chair: Tom Cleary
Local units: Pack/Troop 96 Wantagh Pack/Troop 189 Wantagh Pack 191 Wantagh Pack/Troop 239 Seaford Pack/Troop 341 Wantagh
Pack/Troop 581 Seaford Troop 656 Wantagh Pack/Troop 690 Seaford
Wantagh Chapter n o. 1986, Order of DeMolay 754 Prospect St., Baldwin 11510 Masonic Temple: (516) 867-9812
WantaghDemolay.weebly.com Chair: Ed Callaghan
Courtesy Seaford Lions Club The Seaford Lions Club celebrated 70 years in 2022.Courtesy Islamic Center of Nassau Religious and political leaders of Wantagh gathered this past July to welcome the new Islamic Center, which opened at the historic St. Matthias Episcopal Church.
Apostolic Assembly
Christian Tabernacle 1081 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (914) 473-0565
Pastor: Eduardo Merino Sr. pastormerino1@aol.com
Abel Aguilar
Christ Lutheran Church 3384 Island Road, Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-0930
Pastor: the Rev. Dr. John H. Krahn pastor@clcwantagh.org CLCWantagh.org
Congregation Beth Tikvah 3710 Woodbine Ave. Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-2445
President: Gail Jeby-Levy
Rabbi: Moshe P. Weisblum office@congbt.org
CongBT.org
Islamic Center of Nassau 2856 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 400-2790
Saint Markella Greek Orthodox Church 1960 Jones Ave. N., Wantagh 11793 (516) 783-5760
Pastor: Rev. George Kolios SaintMarkella.NY.GoArch.org
St. Frances de Chantal
Roman Catholic Church 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-2333
Pastor: the Rev. Seth Awo Doku SaintJaneFrances.org
Temple B’nai Torah 2900 Jerusalem Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-2370
Rabbi: Daniel Bar-Nahum
President: Dee Greenberg rabbibarnahum@tbtwantagh.org
The Church of St. Jude 3606 Lufberry Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 221-2505
Priest: Mother Abby Murphy TheChurchOfStJude.org
Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church 1845 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 785-1829
Pastor: the Rev. Ron Garner wmcc1845@verizon.net WMCC1845.com
Maria Regina Catholic Church 3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 798-2415
Pastor: Rev. Jason U. Grisafi fr.jason@mariaregina.com
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 2025 Washington Ave. Seaford 11783 (516) 781-6374
Pastor: John Hickey judith.vo@gmail.com
Saint James Roman Catholic Church 80 Hicksville Road, Seaford 11783 (516) 731-3710
Pastor: Father John Fischer fatherjohn@stjamesrcchurch.org StJamesRCChurch.org
St. Gregory of Nyssa Orthodox Church 1100 Hicksville Road, Seaford 11783 (516) 541-3628
Pastor: the Rev. Andrew Gromm onearthasinheaven@yahoo.com SGNSeaford.org
St. William the Abbot Catholic Church 2000 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 785-1266
Pastor: the Rev. Joseph H. Fitzgerald information@stwilliam.org StWilliam.org
Seaford Jewish Center 2343 S. Seaman’s Neck Road, Seaford 11783 (516) 785-4570
The Church of South India Malayalam Congregation of Greater New York 3833 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 342-9879
Pastor: Rev. Thomas K. Oommen info@csiseafordchurch.org
United Methodist Church of Seaford 2160 Washington Ave. Seaford 11783 (516) 785-8877
Pastor: Steven Knutsen church@seafordumc.org
Outreach Centers Maria Regina Food Pantry 3945 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford 11783 (516) 798-7438
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Hawthorne House Thrift Shop at St. Frances de Chantal 1309 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 (516) 679-8061
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Jude’s Mission Center Home of the Mother and Child Ministry (516) 221-2505 2197 Jackson Ave., Seaford 11783
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Michael Malaszczyk/Herald file Pond, located on Merrick Road at the border with Bellmore, another popular spot the outdoors.
One cannot think of Jones Beach without thinking of Wantagh.
Wantagh is exactly what it calls itself — the gateway to Jones Beach. Jones Beach State Park’s official address is 1 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh, and all smaller addresses within the state park are in Wantagh as well.
It is impossible to enter the state park from the east without passing through Wantagh — and sometimes Seaford — whether you take Ocean Parkway West or the Southern State Parkway onto the Wantagh Parkway South. One can try to sneak into the state park without passing through the village by taking the Meadowbrook Parkway South, passing through Freeport and Merrick. But once they’re in Jones Beach State Park, they’re in Wantagh.
Jones Beach is estimated to be the most popularly visited beach on the east coast. Existing on a barrier island, with easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay, there is no shortage of activities at Jones Beach, be it boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, surfing and hiking.
Fishermen, particularly on the ocean side, can enjoy catching striped bass, bluefish, fluke, sea bass, and sometimes even sharks — although experts continuously advise these are not dangerous sharks.
For those interested in ecology, there is the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center, located on Bay Parkway. This center opened in 2020 under then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s clean energy initiative, and has grown in popularity this year.
The center is led by Jeanne Haffner and a dedicated team of environmental educators. They do activities such as beach cleanups, hikes and guest lectures. It is located a short walk away from the ocean and a short drive from the bay, meaning that they don’t have to travel far for anything.
For music fans, there is Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, previously known as
Tim Baker/Herald photos Jones Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the east coast, with an estimated six million visitors annually.Continued from page 13
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, and before that Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater. It is located at 1000 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh.
This theater is Long Island’s own Madison Square Garden — tons of big names have played at this theater, with its most frequent being Jimmy Buffett, Aerosmith and James Taylor.
Swimmers can enjoy big waves on the ocean side, as can surfers. For those who prefer calmer waters, the bay side is always available, with access to this via the West End. The bay side is also frequented by people on personal
watercrafts. When there is good water visibility, even snorkelers and scuba divers can enjoy a day at Jones Beach, with tons of underwater wildlife to see.
All of this is within the borders of Wantagh, making Wantagh live up to its name as “the gateway to Jones Beach.”
— Michael Malaszczyk
Top: Swimmers enjoy the waves on the ocean side of Jones Beach, always appeal ing for wading or surfing.
Bottom: The Jones Beach Boardwalk is a popular spot for walkers, joggers and bikers who want a waterside workout.
Top: The Jones Beach Bandshell features local bands throughout the summer.
Bottom: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater is Long Island's summer concert destination.
Seaford is where the 'Seaford skiff' was created, a famous boat model used for baymen to hunt waterfowl, dig for clams, and fishing. The Seaford Museum has an authentic one.
Babe ruth and Lou gehrig both stayed at the Sportsman’s hotel and the Powell hotel in Seaford to go duck hunting in South Oyster Bay.
You cannot go to Jones Beach without entering Wantagh, as every address at Jones Beach is a Wantagh address.
Upper twin Pond, located in Wantagh, is one of the most popular fished lakes on Long Island due to its easy access and variety of species.
Cedar Creek Park in Seaford became a relief center in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
former Major League Baseball pitcher Sean nolin is originally from Seaford.
the Seaford historical Museum was previously a schoolhouse and a firehouse before becoming a museum.
the oldest original settlers of the Wantagh/Jerusalem area were the Jackson and Seaman families.
the Wantagh railroad was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The Wantagh area belonged to an indigenous tribe known as the Merokee prior to European settlers’ arrival.
President richard nixon’s dog, Checkers, is buried at Wantagh’s pet cemetery, Bide-a-Wee, on Beltagh Avenue.
george Washington passed through what is now Wantagh on his five-day trip on Long Island.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R)
1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly (R)
262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800
Governor Katherine Hochul (D)
NYS State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D)
757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430
United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542
Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips (R)
240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386
NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov
Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell (R)
240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2664
State Attorney General Letitia James (D)
NYS State Capitol Building Albany 12224-0341 (518) 776-2000
Nassau office (516) 248-3300
State Senator - 6th District Kevin Thomas (D)
990 Stewart Ave., Suite, LL45A Garden City, N.Y. 11530 516-739-1700
Legislative Office Building, 947 Albany, N.Y. 12247 518-455-3260
United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262
United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451
Nassau County Legislator District 13 Thomas McKevitt (R)
1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola 11501 (516) 571-6213
Nassau County Legislator District 17 Rose Walker (R)
1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6217
State Senator 8th District
John Brooks (D)
5550 Merrick Road, Massapequa, N.Y. 11758 (516) 882-0630
State Assemblyman 14th District David G. McDonough (R) 404 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, N.Y. 11710 (516) 409-2070
Legislative Office Building 443, Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-4633
State Assemblyman 17th District John K. Mikulin (R)
Nassau County Legislator District 19 Steve Rhoads (R)
1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-6219
175 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow 11554 (516) 739-5119
Legislative Office Building 546, Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-5341
United States Representative 4th District Kathleen Rice (D) 200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 200 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008
1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516
Jerusalem Avenue is vital to Wantagh and Seaford — and to other communities as well.
It begins in Hempstead, ending in Massapequa, and somewhere along the way has a brief stint where it doubles as New York 105, a state highway.
But Wantagh has a unique historical claim to Jerusalem Avenue. After all, the early settlers who came here back in the days of the Merokee tribe labeled the Wantagh area as “Jerusalem,” so Jerusalem Avenue was almost like the original Wantagh Avenue.
Jerusalem Avenue connected the small town of Jerusalem, present-day Wantagh and Levittown, to the Town of Hempstead. Bellmore, Merrick, and Massapequa did not exist yet, giving Wantagh the bragging rights when it comes to Jerusalem Avenue.
Jerusalem Avenue isn’t the only point of interest to historically minded Wantagh residents. There is also Quaker Cemetery off of Wantagh Avenue, which is more rarely known
as the Jerusalem Society of Friends Cemetery. There is also the Jerusalem River, which, though not much of a river anymore, starts where.
From North Bellmore, NY-105 (Jerusalem Avenue) runs under the Wantagh Parkway before intersecting with Wantagh Avenue, which runs from north to south. The road continues its march through Wantagh, through the “Wantagh Woods” — which aren’t woods anymore — into Seaford, finally ending in Massapequa.
Places of note right off of Jerusalem Avenue include Duckpond Drive Park, close to its intersection with Wantagh Avenue, the Wantagh Woods, and Washington Avenue Park in Seaford.
— Michael Malaszczyk Tim Baker/Herald photos Top: Jerusalem Avenue, which runs west-east, intersects with Wantagh Avenue, which runs north-south.Top: Maria Regina Roman Catholic Church, which is part of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, is located off of Jerusalem Avenue.
Middle: Seaford Plaza is one of the many shopping centers by Jerusalem Avenue.
Bottom: There are many dining options on Jerusalem Avenue in Seaford.
In the middle of an increasingly urban Long Island, and right next to the trafficcrazy Wantagh State Parkway, lies a fragment of old Long Island.
Twin Lakes Preserve is located on Park Avenue, which runs through Wantagh and into Seaford. It also has many access points along Old Mill Road, which runs into Beltagh Avenue in the north, and Lakeview Road to the south. It is directly west of both Wantagh Avenue and the Wantagh Parkway.
What makes Twin Lakes a fragment of old Long Island? Not too long ago, Wantagh was a heavily wooded area made up mostly of farms. As a protected preserve, with a forest and ponds, it’s a window into Wantagh’s pre-urban past.
The 58-acre preserve contains three ponds, as well as a creek and many nature paths to walk.
There is Upper Twin Pond, which is divided by a peninsula into two spots — the north basin and south basin. The north basin is
larger, deeper, and has much less vegetation than the shallow south basin. The south basin flows into Lower Twin Pond, which is also shallow and full of vegetation.
In the northwest of the preserve, there is a much smaller, unnamed pond that flows into Upper Twin Pond through Bellmore Creek. Bellmore Creek separates Upper Twin Pond from Old Mill Road, creating the aforementioned peninsula.
These ponds are some of the most popularly fished spots in Nassau County, according to the state environmental conservation department. All lakes are teeming with life, and contain a naturally reproducing population of largemouth bass, chain pickerel, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and American eel. Upper Twin Pond is stocked with trout in the spring and fall, which can find their way into the other ponds.
The preserve is also a good spot for bird
Tim Baker/HeraldThe preserve is a popular destination for hikers and fishermen with its long paths and multiple lakes for fishing.
watchers, who can observe swans, geese, and ducks, with the occasional osprey snatching fish from the water.
Due to its proximity to the Great South Bay, marine birds such as terns and cormorants can also be occasionally seen here.
When walking in the preserve, the nature can be mesmerizing — one can almost forget they are in a busy suburban enclave.
It truly is a window into Long Island’s preurban past, and ideal spot in which to relax.
— Michael MalaszczykTim Baker/Herald
Top: Officially located on Park Avenue, the preserve has multiple access points along both Old Mill Road and Park Avenue.
Michael Malaszczyk/Herald
Middle: It's also great for bird watchers, as it is home to many birds. Visitors can see swans in the larger, deeper northern basin of Upper Twin Pond.
Tim Baker/Herald
Bottom: Twin Lakes is a window into Want agh’s wooded, forest-covered past.
Wantagh Avenue can be considered the hub of the hamlet of Wantagh.
Located in the middle of town, it runs north to south. To the north, it runs into Bethpage, becoming North Wantagh Avenue. To the south, it runs directly into Merrick Road, with the Wantagh Parkway being right on the other side of Merrick Road.
Roads that cross or intercept with Wantagh Avenue to the west or east are Old Jerusalem Road — named for Wantagh’s history as “Jerusalem” — Park Avenue, Beltagh Avenue — where Wantagh High School is located — Railroad Avenue, and Merrick Road, which runs through most of the South Shore.
Because of its unique position, running north-south through the entirety of Wantagh, it is the community’s major parade route. It is also where you’ll find the popular Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, and convenient to Wantagh’s Long Island Rail Road station (on nearby Railroad Avenue).
History buffs can visit Wantagh Avenue and
explore the Wantagh Museum, a historic train car, and Wantagh’s original post office. The Wantagh Preservation Society, a volunteerbased organization, relies on community support to keep the museum — and the town's history — alive.
The preservation society formed after the LIRR station was relocated 50 years ago from Sunrise Highway to Wantagh Avenue. Within the museum, visitors can explore all sorts of fascinating artifacts, including the inside of the 1912 parlor car, which was once part of the Long Island Rail Road’s Cannonball Express that ran from Penn Station to Montauk. It also hosts annual events like the annual holiday lighting ceremony.
A new event was added into the mix during this past summer: The first antique car show was held on museum grounds, with plans to continue it annually.
— Michael Malaszczyk Tim Baker/Herald photos Jerusalem Avenue is one of the many major streets intersecting Wantagh Avenue.
Top: Railroad Avenue directly intersects Wantagh Avenue, giving many easy access to popular destinations like Mulcahy’s Pub as well as an efficient commute into Manhattan.
Bottom: Wantagh Avenue runs north to south through the entire hamlet of Wantagh, making it 'the street' for parades and other community events.
Wantagh Park has something for everyone. Located on 1 King Road, right off of Merrick Road and the Wantagh Parkway, Wantagh Park is centrally located for residents of Wantagh, Seaford and all neighboring towns.
Merrick Road essentially serves as Long Island’s “South Shore Expressway,” and therefore all residents of Long Island can get to Wantagh Park rather easily.
Among Wantagh and Seaford’s vast array of summer-friendly waterfront activities, Wantagh Park might be considered the next best thing to Jones Beach itself.
Wantagh Park truly has it all. Do you like to play sports? Wantagh Park has a number of large fields, which are perfectly suitable for soccer, football, baseball, and the like. In addition to these wide open fields, there is a basketball court, a tennis court, baseball fields, and a roller rink.
Do you like to fish? Wantagh Park has an area designated for fishing, and sometimes you will even see people crabbing there,
pulling in bunker, bluefish, blue crabs, fluke, and pretty much anything that calls the Great South Bay its home.
Want to swim? While Wantagh Park does not have a beach designated for swimming, it makes up for it in having one of the best public pools on Long Island — it has an Olympic-sized pool, a diving pool, a training pool, and a kids’ pool. There is also a large
Top: King Road essentially functions as the park’s own road. It does not run outside of the park at all, but goes through it instead, with easy access to all points in the park.
Bottom: As a county park, it welcomes residents throughout Nassau.
Tim Baker/Herald photos
slide and lounging areas in the public pool section.
Do you like to walk or jog?
There are one-mile and twomile paths that go through and around the park.
Do you own a boat?
Wantagh Park has a huge marina, with designated parking spaces for boaters only, and overall great access to the Great South Bay for boaters.
Finally, all wide variety of activities appeal to all ages. Not too long ago, Legislator Steve Rhoads and the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce began drive-in movies in one of the fields as a pandemic-friendly activity. It was so popular that it turned into an annual August tradition.
And there's so much more, including summer camps, boating parties, plenty of fun all season long.
If you want a place to go near Wantagh-Seaford that’s somewhat less bustling than Jones Beach but still has a lot to do, Wantagh Park is the place you’re looking for.
— Michael MalaszczykTim Baker/Herald photos
Top: A popular destination for boaters, the park of fers a large and fully functional marina.
Courtesy Kendra Wetterhahn
Middle: Wantagh Park also has a large public pool, along with playgrounds and slides that are popular with families.
Bottom: The marina gives boaters easy access to the bay side of Jones Beach, so Wantagh Park is a great place to store your boat.
Waverly Avenue is popular as a residential street in Seaford, but there is so much more to it than that.
It starts in western Seaford, close to the border with Wantagh. It runs all the way across town, west to east, before ending at Washington Avenue. It is intercepted, north to south, Seaford Avenue and Seamans Neck Road, as well as NY-135, commonly known by residents as the “Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway,” although it technically ends in Syosset.
On the east end of Waverly Avenue, is the United Methodist Church of Seaford, although its official address is on Washington Avenue. On the west end, connecting Waverly to Willoughby Avenue, is a residential area.
In the middle of Waverly Avenue lies Seaford's historic treasure. The Seaford Historical Museum — run by the Seaford Historical Society — is housed in a historic building on Waverley Avenue that dates to 1893, a near 130-year-old relic.
The building served as a schoolhouse
until 1917 when the school board decided that the school population had outgrown it. The building sat vacant for two years before becoming a firehouse in 1919, and served Seaford in that capacity until 1975.
The fire department donated it to the historical society, which then turned it into a museum.
The artifacts inside the building include old pieces of clothing, pictures, and paintings of historic Seaford, glass bottles, and gear that belonged to the “bay-men” of Seaford’s past. The most notable item in the museum’s possession is an authentic Seaford skiff, a world-famous boat model that originated in Seaford and was intended for use in the bays and marshes for hunting waterfowl, digging for clams, and fishing.
The museum depends upon community support to continue to maintain its status as a vital local resource.
— Michael Malaszczyk Tim Baker/Herald photos Waverly Avenue in Seaford may not be considered a major road, but has an important identity.
Top: Waverly Avenue is home to the Seaford Historical Museum, a building with a long history as being both a schoolhouse and a firehouse before it became a mu seum. It contains many priceless artifacts, but is sadly in danger due to lack of funds.
Bottom: The Seaford Fire Department, which used to be headquartered in what is now the museum, is also located on Waverly Avenue.
All businesses are in Seaford, NY 11783 unless noted
911 SHS Memorial Fund
Tom Condon P.O. Box 2425 (516) 592-4320
A Charmed Life Marianne Resner 3501 Merrick Road (516) 308-7220
Allied Builders Supply Corp. Howard Berger 3570 Merrick Road (516) 785-3197
Allstate Eileen Wulff 3832 Sunrise Highway (516) 781-8300
Balanced Health Fitness Bridgette Hartz 3828 Sunrise Highway (516) 330-4022
Beech Lane Digital Inc. Kristine Hughes Seaford (516) 884-0440
Bethpage Federal Credit Union 4006 Merrick Road (800) 628-7070
Boccio Landscape Services Inc. Bill Boccio P.O. Box 1941 (516) 265-4280
Cara Mia Restaurant Sergio DiCantis 3935 Merrick Road (516) 804-9280
Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home Curtis Schmitt 3863 Merrick Road (516) 785-3380
Century 21 AA Realty 3900 Sunrise Highway (516) 826-8100
Century 21 AA Realty Margaret D Grub 3900 Sunrise Highway (516) 826-8100
Charlie’s Pharmacy Charles LaQuidara 3931 Merrick Road (516) 783-7979
D&J Auto Jerry Pastore 3830 Merrick Road (516) 781-7240
DiTaranto Insurance Services Joseph DiTaranto (516) 319-7188
Downstage Dance Heather Umhafer 3923 Merrick Road (516) 781-8200
Dream Vacations Donna Philcox 797 Arlington Drive (516) 796-0256
Edward Jones Steve Katz 3960 Merrick Road (516) 785-8510
EssBee Design Stefanie Brooks 3710 Locust Ave. (646) 535-5324
Final Touch Auto Collision 3586 Merrrick Road Nick Bilotta (516) 221-7611
Frida’s Mexican Grill Rodrigo Sempertegu 3545 Merrick Road (516) 804-4664
Fun Stuff Toys Michael Timko 3639 Merrick Road (516) 409-8697
Gino’s of Seaford Nick DiNardo 3535 Merrick Road (516) 308-7962
Gusto Divino Trattoria Mike 3930 Sunrise Highway (516) 795-1929
HTB Flag Football Migdalia Leahy PO Box 1202 (516) 330-8997
Karen’s Hope Karen Siler 3553 Kenora Place (516) 698-9291
Kenneth Jacobsen LPL Financial 2234 Merrick Road (516) 308-4948
LaCole Salon Nicole Consi 3936 Merrick Road (516) 809-7171
Lakeview Landscaping Michael Barbara (516) 221-3426
Lombardo’s of Seaford Pizzeria Anthony Lombardo 1700 Washington Ave. (516) 221-6995
Long Island Opticians
Barry Santini 3844 Sunrise Highway (516) 781-9838
Mario’s Pizzeria of Seaford Michael Koulettes 3842 Sunrise Highway (516) 826-5200
Masone Masonry Jennifer Masone 3937 Merrick Road (516) 849-3868
Masters Auto Collision Inc. Dean Poupis Jr. 3530 Merrick Road (516) 826-2763
Melissa Sacco Interiors Melissa Sacco Seaford (516) 698-6141
Memorare Caterers Inc. T. Moseman 2183 Jackson Ave. (631) 398-6080
Metrocade Corp. Vincent LoVerde 3376 Jackson Ave. (631) 465-9911
Napoli Marble & Granite Marianne Resner 3501 Merrick Road (516) 826-6400
NY Physical Therapy & Wellness Rachel Booth 4007 Merrick Road (516) 495-3154
Our Redeemer Lutheran School of Seaford Caitlin DiLemme (516) 457-1226
Palmatum Landscapes, LLC Nick Parson Seaford (516) 457-1226
Peanuts At St. Gregory’s 1100 Hicksville Road Anne Cacciola and Sandra Smith (516) 548-7587
Courtesy Seaford Chamber of Commerce Donna Jebaily and Margaret D. Grub honored Fred Roth, Seaford's longest participating volunteer fireman, at a Seaford Chamber of Commerce meeting.Richner Printing Services
Michael Karff
2 Endo Blvd., Garden City (516) 569-4000, Ext. 288 mkarff@liherald.com
Rosario’s Pizzeria Rosario Cracchiolo 2140 Jackson Ave. (516) 900-1300
Runyon’s Matt or Liz 3928 Merrick (516) 221-2112
Seaford American Legion Charles Wroblewski 2301 Penatiquit Ave. (516) 785-9429
Seaford Bagels
John Scannello
3970 Merrick Road (516) 679-1944
Seaford Community Preschool Siri Willis 2160 Washington Ave. (516) 785-0700
Seaford Dental PC Paul V. Affrunti 2125 Jackson Ave. (516) 781-4990
Seaford Family Chiropractic Dr. Gary Sgroi 3944 Merrick Road (516) 783-3000
Seaford Family Practice Dr. Jeffrey Elfenbein, MD 3921 Merrick Road (516) 785-0660
All businesses are in Seaford, NY 11783 unless noted
Seaford Foot Care Center
Dr. Edward Fryman, DPM 3650 Merrick Road (516) 221-5982
Seaford Harbor Deli Jeffrey Miller 3623 Bayview St.
Seaford Herald Rob Cummings
2 Endo Blvd., Garden City (516) 5569-4000, Ext. 212 rcummings@liherald.com
Seaford Historical Society Judith Bongiovi P.O. Box 1254 (516) 783-8629
Seaford Hook, Ladder & Engine Co. No. 1 Inc. Phil Nicola 2170 Southard Ave. Seaford Lions Club SeafordLions.org
Seaford Paint Place & Décor 3748 Merrick Road (516) 785-0332
Seaford Public Library Frank McKenna 2234 Jackson Ave. (516) 221-1334
Selvin Law Firm Jared Selvin 3956 Merrick Road (516) 992-0805
Shane’s Anchor Realty Judith Shane 3950 Merrick Road (516) 532-9184
Sights & Sounds 4032 Sunrise Highway (516) 679-9700
Signature Premier Properties Karen Cass 1867 Wantagh Ave. (516) 242-6910
Sonny’s Fishing Station Mike Victor 3640 Ocean Ave. (516) 785-8058
St. William the Abbot Rev. Joseph H. Fitzgerald, Pastor 2000 Jackson Ave. (516) 785-1266
State Farm Insurance 4020 Merrick Road Victoria VanDeVen (516) 221-3200
Tim White Home Improvements Maureen Mazol 3839 Merrick Road (631) 956-7553
Tires By Tony Tony 3824 Sunrise Highway (516) 783-3302
United Methodist Church of Seaford 2160 Washington Ave. Rev. Wayne Redman (516) 785-0700
Universe Home Services Bill Powell 3782 Merrick Road (516) 781-6565
Vision at Cedar Creek Dr. Eric Tennenbaum 3616 Merrick Road (516) 679-0768
Courtesy Seaford Chamber of Commerce
Chamber board member Kristine Hughes, from left, Vice President Donna Jebaily, Board Members Karen Siler and Curt Schmitt, Past President Nick Bilotta and President Margaret D. Grub at the swearing in of the new Seaford Chamber of Commerce.
1/2 Off Cards of Wantagh (516) 809-9832
1160-1162 Wantagh Ave. wantaghcards@gmail.com
a&F accounting Services Anthony Avena (516) 826-8168
1606 Henry Road favena@aol.com
a bby's Parkside nursery & Florist Eric Abolafia (516) 221-1133
3333 Merrick Road info@abbysnursery.com
a boff's (516) 221-4343
3390 Jerusalem Ave. aCL Foot and a nkle Center Andrea Cunha-Loughman (516) 221-4311
3430 Sunrise Highway footologist@aol.com aCLandcare LLC Christopher Haubert (516) 305-1970 P.O. Box 268 chris@aclandcare.com
a DP Sarah Stephens (516) 765-0541 sarah.a.stephens@adp.com
advance Physical t herapy Dr. Louis Obergh (516) 568-4444
3430 Sunrise Highway lobergh@advance-pt.com advertising and Social Media Consulting Marilynne Rich (917) 412-9304 mmrich07@gmail.com
advisors Mortgage g roup, LLC Gregory Bianca 631-648-3930
3330 Park Ave., Suite 1 gbianca@advisorsmortgage.com
aeration Power Systems, Inc. Michael Letscher (516) 221-3000
2215 Wantagh Ave. sales@aerationpowersystems.com
all Island Estates Realty Corp Judith and Richard Shane (516) 783-5600
3242 Railroad Ave. allIslandestate@aol.com
a mazing athletes
Central Long Island Christine Trifiletti (631) 819-0162 longisland@amazingathletes.com a ndy's Luggage Gregg Markin (516) 785-9379
1945 Wantagh Ave. andyslugg@aol.com a rbonne International Michele Herron (516) 993-7986
3212 Wilmarth Place micheleherron724@gmail.com
at &t Magdalonie Paris-Campbell (631) 479-8693
111 Washington Ave., Suite 700 Albany 12210
magdalonie.paris-campbell@att.com
Balloons By Lou Luca DiMatteo (516) 967-1166
1865A Wantagh Ave. balloonsbyylou@gmail.com
Bank of a merica Giovanna Schembri (516) 783-3445
3330 Park Ave. giovanna.m.schembri@bofa.com
Bide a Wee Amy Brostoff (516) 785-7822 3300 Beltagh Ave. amy.brostoff@bideawee.org
Blackbird Kitchen + Cocktails Frank Ubrinco (516) 654-9200
3026 Merrick Road frank@blackbirdli.com
Blue Line Masonry Corp Anthony Gabrielli (516) 449-3455
1614 Temple Drive Brands Cycle & Fitness Gary Sirota (516) 781-6100
1966 Wantagh Ave. gss@brandscycle.com
Budget Blinds of nassau Jack Franzitta (516) 779-7918 niki.franzitta@budgetblinds.com
Bunker hill a merican taproom Rob Beck (516) 679-1775
1912 Wantagh Ave. bunkerhillny@gmail.com
Burger King Debbie Sena (516) 679-9191
1131 Wantagh Ave. bkcfc1@gmail.com
Callinan & Smith LLP
Michael Callinan (516) 784-5148
3361 Park Ave., Suite 104 mcallinan@callinansmith.com
Causeway Bait & tackle Mike Nicoletti (516) 785-3223
3031 Merrick Road info@causewaybaitandtackle.com
CDU Dance
Cristina Salhuana (516) 690-1134
2225 Wantagh Ave. cdanceunlimte@optonline.net
Charles J. O'Shea Funeral home Inc. (516) 731-5550
603 Wantagh Ave. ajc22862@gmail.com
Christ Lutheran Church (516) 221-3286
3384 Island Road church@clcwantagh.org
Church of St. Jude (516) 221-2505
3606 Lufberry Ave. sjwantagh1@gmail.com
Citizens Bank
James Ladolce (631) 388-0833
1164 Wantagh Ave. james.p.ladolce@citizensbank.com
Club Pilates Wantagh
Jim Grassi (516) 729-3691
1173 Wantagh Ave. wantagh@clubpilates.com
Coldwell Banker a merican homes Thomas Murtagh (516) 826-4600
1897 Wantagh Ave. tmurtagh@cbamhomes.com
Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage Floyd Earl (516) 763-8950
3521 Jerusalem Ave. manorgate@aol.com
Christina Daly/Herald file The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce is proudly represented the hamlet's yearly community events. All businessesAll businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted
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Concord Cleaners
Bobby Audette (516) 781-1400
3350 Park Ave. concord1400@gmail.com
Craft Kitchen & taphouse Dennis Durdaller (516) 781-2700
1885 Wantagh Ave. craftwantagh@yahoo.com
Cultural Care au Pair
Lori Brust (516) 429-0189
301 First Ave. Massapequa 11762 lcclori@aol.com
D'Salon
Deanna DiLorenzo-Beydoun (917) 754-4596
3381 Merrick Road deedilorenzo2204@gmail.com
Dean Miller Real Estate
Dean Miller (516) 248-5007
3330 Park Ave. dean@deanmillerrealestate.com
Developing Speech, P.C. Glenda Alvarado (917) 647-7348 alvarado.glenda@gmail.com
DJ'S Clam Shack (516) 900 1400
3255 Sunrise Highway Douglas Elliman Commercial Ben Indiviglia (516) 353-6549 ben.indiviglia@elliman.com
Dr neil Rubin, Optometrist (516) 781-2822
3448 Jerusalem Ave. nr2020@verizon.net
Enigma Boutique Shivon Super (516) 993-8996
2241B Wantagh Ave. customerservice@enigmafashionbou tique.com
Environmental Landscaping & Design Inc
Linda Swanson (516) 781-7412
P.O. Box 209 linda@elddesigngroup.com
Essex Plumbing & h eating Inc
Donald Conway (516) 781-7112
2942 Essex Road essexplumb@yahoo.com
Excel Urgent Care Of Wantagh
Elizabeth Safiev (516) 900-1600
3430A Sunrise Highway pdmwantagh@exceluc.com
Fastsigns of Wantagh
Lou Peragine (516) 308-7700
3044 Merrick Road lou.peragine@fastsigns.com
Favors With Flair Teresa Polino (516) 679-9184
1243 Campbell Road favorswithflair@hotmail.com
FBI Construction & Masonry
Frank Buffolino (516) 635-4898
P.O. Box 680 abuffolino516@gmail.com
Fearless Warrior Foundation, Inc. Mary Monahan (516) 655-8025
1405 Delile Place marymonahan29@gmail.com
Feel Well Spa Maxine Demner (516) 679-8299
1343 Wantagh Avenue feelwellspa@gmail.com
Ferguson Enterprises Joseph Arocho (516) 785-6000
3480 Sunrise Highway joseph.arocho@ferguson.com
Forest Lake Elementary School P ta Jessica Recher (516) 679-6470
3100 Beltagh Ave. forestlakepta01@gmail.com
Frank & Frans Showcase Jewelers Frank Travigna (516) 826-3349
1174 Wantagh Ave. info@jewelers.li
gary Marcus, CPa Gary Marcus (516) 781-6681
2965 Bluepoint Court cpagdm@aol.com
g eek Repair Shop Mital Mehra (516) 809-9097
1947 Wantagh Ave. info@geekrepairshop.com
grand Car Care Inc. Thomas Kerley (516) 679-9750
3359 Merrick Road grandcarcare@gmail.com
grandma’s Candy Kitchen Alison McGuinness (516) 785-2750
2119 Wantagh Ave. grandmascandykitchen2119@gmail.com
grounds for a Peel Composting, Inc. Glenda Alvarado (917) 647-7348 glenda@groundsforapeel.com guac Shop Mexican grill Matthew Tesoriero (516) 375-9182
1161 Wantagh Ave. michelle@guacshopmexicangrill.com
h &a Productions Joseph Anderson (516) 679-2686
P.O. Box 970 hnaproductions@mindspring.com hassett Ford-Lincoln Marc Zergebel (516) 785-7800
3530 Sunrise Highway marcz@hassettautomotive.com
healthy Spine Chiropractic, PC Dr. Kronowitz (516) 809-7610
1400 Wantagh Ave. dr.kronowitz@gmail.com
ht B Flag Football Sports League Migdalia Leahy (516) 330-8897
P.O. Box 1202
Seaford 11783 mickeylhtbffsl@gmail.com Iavarone Bros. Chris Iavarone (516) 781-6400
1166 Wantagh Ave. chris@ibfoods.com
In t he Bag n Y Annmarie Kramer (917) 843-3389 inthebagny@gmail.com
Island acura
Frank Onolfi (516) 679-5400
3350 Sunrise Highway franko@islandacura.com
Jani Restuarant (516) 826-0764
1175 Wantagh Ave. wantaghnoodle1999@yahoo.com
Jessica Moves You team
Jessica Akde Elmazi (516) 559-9657
2928 Riverside Drive jessicamovesyou@gmail.com
John t heissen Children’s Foundation John Theissen (516) 679-5098
1881 Wantagh Ave. john@jtcf.org
Jones Beach adventure Excursions LLC Adam Karp (516) 262-3391 P.O. Box 270 akarp@wildplay.com
Jones Beach Deli Justin Heath (516) 732-6239
3060 Merrick Road jonesbeachdeli@gmail.com
Joseph Daniele Landscape Design (516) 468-5339
3326 Austin Ave. danielescape52@yahoo.com
Keller Williams Liberty William Ostrow (516) 225-7279
3201 Waterbury Drive william1@kw.com Kiwanis Club Of Wantagh (516) 902-8899 P.O. Box 1
KK graphics Matt Zinser (516) 342-0918 1381 Chelsea Road sales@kkreationz.com
LaMonica h erbst & Maniscalco, LLP
Salvatore LaMonica (516) 826-6500
3305 Jerusalem Ave. ln@lhmlawfirm.com
Lawrence R. Rosenzweig, DDS Dr. Lawrence Rosenzweig (516) 679-5959
3305 Jerusalem Ave.
LI a rchitecture Studio Michael Duignan (516) 221-0221
1943 Wantagh Ave. mjd@liarchitect.build
Life Styles Sports / Robinhood Michael Kruter (516) 781-8070
1901 Wantagh Ave. mike@lifestylessports.com
Lighthouse Dairy Mart James Finn (516) 308-3650
2257 Wantagh Ave. ldairymart@gmail.com
Little Shop of Flowers
Vincent Gilmor (516) 826-8600
1231 Wantagh Ave. vincent@littleshopofflowers.com
Long Island aviators, LLC Greg and Gerri Semendinger (631) 465-0588
8350 Republic Airport Farmingdale 11735 info@longislandaviators.com
Long Island Media g roup Howard Ritzer (516) 263-5336
Farmingdale 11735 jlambert@southbaysneighbor.com
Long Island Planning Council Cathy Powell (516) 359-2068
3544 Island Road deerparkbark@gmail.com
Long Island trading Post Laura McKinnon (516) 699-7719
2034 Newbridge Road Bellmore 11710 slsmckinnon@yahoo.com
Mad Men Barbershop
Jessica Dennehy (516) 809-6705
3269 Merrick Road jess.madmenbarbershop@gmail.com
Maguire tedrick PLLC
Kate Maguire (516) 228-8400
3366 Park Ave. katemaguire@kmlawny.com
Mamas Custom Cookies
Rosemarie DeMaio (516) 987-8296
3335A Park Ave. mamascustomcookies@gmail.com
Master Concrete Creations Matthew Bland 646-294-2605
720 Woodbridge Lane mbland@masterconcretecreations.com
Matty K travel / Castle Vacations
Matthew Kondrup (516) 366-9008 matt@mattyktravel.com
Meat grinder (516) 679-1850
1882 Wantagh Ave.
Merrick Dodge Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Bill Ballan (516) 548-1860
3614 Sunrise Highway wballan@merrickjcdr.com
Mid Island audiology Thomas Recher (516) 243-7445
3022 Merrick Road trecher@midislandaudiology.com
Mid-Island Medical Supply Chris Brown (516) 781-7332
2093 Wantagh Ave. cbrown@midislandmedical.com
Military Blue Star Mothers n Y 14
Andrea Nordquist P.O. Box 7301 Hicksville 11802 president.ny14@bluestarmothers.us
Modern nails Tony Chen (516) 765-3583
1190 Wantagh Ave. wantaghnailspa@gmail.com
Money Capital Corp Jeffrey Memisha (516) 761-3375
1111 Route 110 Farmingdale 11735 memisha.jeff@gmail.com
Mount Sinai South nassau Dana Sanneman (646) 734-3837
1 Healthy Way Oceanside 11572 dana.sanneman@snch.org
Mulcahy's John Murray (516) 783-7500
3232 Railroad Ave. info@mulcahys.com
My Own Car guy
Danny Sandoval (516) 227-4891
3020 Merrick Road danny@myowncarguy.com
nassau County Legislator
Tom McKevitt (516) 571-6213
1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola 11501 tmckevitt@nassaucountyny.gov
nassau County Legislator
Steve Rhoads (516) 571-6219
1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola 11501 srhoads@nassaucountyny.gov
new Wave Seafood
Frank Marinello (516) 783-4900
1847 Wantagh Ave. frank@newwaveseafoodli.com
new York Life
Frank Blundetto (612) 801-9762 frblundetto@ft.newyorklife.com
northwell h ealth
Christine Patti (516) 496-2796
221 Jericho Turnpike Syosset 11791 cpatti@northwell.edu
numa's Florist
Miguel Hernandez (516) 679-1717
1888 Wantagh Ave. numasinc@aol.com
Olde town garden
Ann Ellen (516) 826-2574
1902 Wantagh Ave. irishvictorian@gmail.com
One Stop auto Jim May (516) 785-6688
1916 Wantagh Ave.
Optimus Primers
Dimitrios Sevastos (516) 350-0954
1890 Wantagh Ave. info@optimusprimers.com
Karen Millindorf/Herald file Mackenzie Mordon of Wantagh, left, and Alexis Disalvo of Massapequa enjoyed the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wantagh.All businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted
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Otto's Deli (516) 785-7350
1908 Wantagh Ave. Pampered Chef Julie Argueta (516) 446-0320
Seaford 11783 alexus1216@aol.com
Park avenue Service Brian Kearney (516) 785-9586
1932 Wantagh Ave. mekanic70@hotmail.com
Parola & gross
Fred Parola (516) 579-3702
775 Wantagh Ave. divlawman@aol.com
PBt Realty
Scott Arenella (516) 799-1900
3018 Merrick Road joy@pbtrealty.com
Pies-on Wheels
Elizabeth Greco (516) 220-8228
2211 Cypress St. agreco3@optonline.net
Pip's Pit (347) 992-0637
3007 Wilson Ave. pipspitbbq@gmail.com
Platinum Performance Dance academy
Lora Ayala-Hinde (516) 308-7055
2843 Jerusalem Ave. loraplatinum03@aol.com
Powerhouse Pressure Washing LI Frank Grogan (718) 915-2025
3248 Woodward Ave. powerhousepressurewashingli @gmail.com
Premium Power Washing Inc. Carl Lorenz (516) 781-9274
3572 Anita Lane carl@premiumpw.com
Project t hank a Cop Maegan Fox (516) 836-0621
100 Tardy Lane ptacop911@gmail.com
Realty advisors Inc
Laura Memisha (516) 826-1111
3341 Park Ave. laura@therealtyadvisors.com
Residents John Asheld III
Nicolas Barberio
Maureen Conklin
Connie Conway
Judy Cunningham Nicole Denn-Simon
Pat Falace Heidi Felix Adam Fisher
Liz Guber
David Kondrup
Jeff Lindgren
Residents cont'd
Karen Lofgren Laura Memisha Andrew Nordquist Shadia Ortiz Delgado Maria Reilly
Barbara Rooney
Diane Sales Norman Sammut Ella Stevens
John Stone Kathy True Joanne Yustat
Richner Printing Services Michael Karff (516) 569-4000, Ext. 288
2 Endo Blvd/, Garden City 11530 mkarff@liherald.com
Ridgewood Station tavern Michael Paccione (516) 636-5160
3231 Sunrise Highway mmgg30@verizon.net
RL h Diamond group Linda Horan (516) 522-4964
1414 Wantagh Ave. horan14@verizon.net
Robin L. Boshnack, DDS PC (516) 783-0200
3318 Merrick Road li.dentist1@gmail.com
Sandra Simpson Insurance a gency (516) 221-4242
1268 Wantagh Ave. sandra@simpsonagencyinc.com
SERVPRO of Bellmore Wantagh Raymond Norowski (516) 809-9600
2448 Charles Court Bellmore 11710 servpro10318@optimum.net
Shooters t iki Bar & Sports grill Ed Migliaccio (516) 783-4500
2109 Wantagh Ave. eddiemiggs@yahoo.com
Show Stompin' Irish Dance Meagan Gollin (516) 359-0124 2090 Wantagh Ave. meaganirish33@gmail.com
Signature Premier Properties Karen Cass (516) 242-6910
1867 Wantagh Ave. gjwthf@optonline.net
Simply greekalicious Spiro Ploumes (516) 679-1313
1274 Wantagh Ave. greekaliciouswantagh@gmail.com
Sky high Balloons Christine Burke-Masi (516) 809-9660
3381 Merrick Road skyhighballoonny@yahoo.com
South Shore Eye Care Jason Flicker (516) 785-3900
2185 Wantagh Ave. flickermd@gmail.com
Spotlight Dance Studio
Celeste Cappella (516) 783-5625
3307 Merrick Road gotospotlight@aol.com
Squared away home Inspections
Kevin Calhoun (516) 369-1913
1234 Campbell Road kevin@squaredawayinspector.com
St. Frances de Chantal Knights of Columbus 6526
Peter Coleman (516) 826-7492
1869 Wantagh Ave. fs@kofc6526.org
StarBar Steve D'Amato (516) 476-9262 mystarbarny@gmail.com
Sun Buick gMC Inc. Patrick Cassino (516) 781-6666
3333 Sunrise Highway patrick@sunautogroup.com
Sunrise Diner
Jerry Pagoulatos (516) 221-5907
3201 Sunrise Highway sunrisediner@gmail.com
SwiftLife ® Computers
Patrick Benot (516) 690-6012
2099 Wantagh Ave. swift@swiftlife.net
temple B'nai torah (516) 221-2370
2900 Jerusalem Ave. spennington@temple-bnai-torah.org
t he Barking Biscuit LLC
Hillary and Ira Reiter (516) 221-7923
P.O. Box 7074 thebarkingbiscuitllc@gmail.com
t he Bladesman
Geri Carlson (516) 409-5321
3353 Merrick Road bladesman2@aol.com
t he Daily Roast
Bob Gayer (516) 588-1887
1887 Wantagh Ave. bobbygcoffee@gmail.com
t he Disken Law Firm, P.C. Amanda Disken (516) 809-9990
1941 Wantagh Ave. amanda@diskenlaw.com
t he Irish Poet
Michael McNiff (516) 588-1891
1891 Wantagh Ave. theirishpoetny@gmail.com
t he Jones Beach h otel
Terry Gjezo (516) 785-2020
3275 Byron St. jonesbeachhotel@gmail.com
All businesses are in Wantagh ,NY 11710, 11783, 11793 unless noted
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t he nook Tom Splescia (516) 785-4043
3195 Sunrise Highway splesciat@optonline.net
t he Speakeasy Barber Rafael Khaimov (516) 654-9409
1882A Wantagh Ave. thespeakeasybarber@gmail.com
t he Wantagh/Seaford h erald Rob Cummings 516-569-4000, Ext. 212
2 Endo Blvd., Garden City 11530 rcummings@liherald.com
t he Wantagh/Seaford homeowners a ssociation Ella Stevens info@wsha.li
t he Worst Cookie Company Jennifer Trezza (212) 444-2490
1896 Wantagh Ave. jentrezza@gmail.com
t hom t hom Steak and Seafood Danny Wu (516) 221-8022
3340 Park Ave. host@thomthomrestaurant.com
town of hempstead Councilman Chris Carini (516) 812-3285
1 Washington St. Hempstead 11550 ccarini@tohmail.org
twin Dragon acupuncture, PC Ralph Salerno (516) 660-7060
3728 Park Ave. twindragonacu@yahoo.com
UBS Financial Services Inc. Marc Frank (631) 420-6472
1667 Temple Drive marc.frank@ubs.com
Uniquely Yours Linda Rhoads (516) 314-5242
3839 Merrick Road Wantagh 11783 shopuniqueny@gmail.com
Universe h ome Services Bill Powell (516) 781-6565
3782 Merrick Road Seaford 11783 cpmac@optonline.net
Upfront Security a ssociates LLC Matthew McCartin (347) 988-0199
535 Broad Hollow Road, Suite B40 Melville 11747 upfrontsecure@gmail.com
UPS Store (516) 783-6800
3280 Sunrise Highway store1002@theupsstore.com
Victorian h omeowners a ssociation Pat Brosnan (516) 221-4175
1 Ridgewood Drive patbrosnan@optonline.net
Vincent's Steak house (516) 226-3485
1919 Wantagh Ave. Vintage Bar & Lounge LLC Michael Peranio (516) 221-0583
3037 Merrick Road vintageloungeny@gmail.com
Walker Painting LLC David Walker (516) 221-5300
2215 Jackson Ave. Seaford 11783 dave@walkerpainting.com
Wantagh a merican Legion Pipe Band Jorge Aviles walpb.band.manager@gmail.com
Wantagh auto Body Michael Motschwiller (516) 826-6464
3210 RailroadAvenue wantaghautobody@aol.com
Wantagh avenue Chiropractic George Ruggi (516) 785-6655
3200 Sunrise Highway Wantagh Champions Martial a rts Frank Guerrini (516) 783-1700
1358 Wantagh Ave. wantaghcma@gmail.com
Wantagh Drama Parents & alumni a ssoc. Kim\ Schroh (516) 220-6904
3297 Beltagh Avenue wdpaa1@gmail.com
Wantagh elementary School P ta Danielle Dicerbo (516) 384-1346 1765 Beech St. danielle.dicerbo@gmail.com
Wantagh Fire District Thomas Bloomfield (516) 785-0180
2045 Wantagh Ave. bloomfieldt@yahoo.com
Wantagh Foundation for educational e xcellence Lorraine Johnson (516) 308-7859 P.O. Box 127 info@wantaghfoundation.org
Wantagh Inn (516) 785-0809
3264 Railroad Ave. wantaghinn@optonline.net
Wantagh LI Jim Colotti (516) 409-9000 P.O. Box 177 jim@longisland.li
Wantagh Preservation Society Thomas Watson (516) 826-8767
P.O. Box 132 wantaghmuseum@gmail.com
Wantagh Public Library Shannon Marchese (516) 221-1200 3285 Park Ave. director@wantaghlibrary.org
Wantagh Realty Thomas Watson (516) 780-4092
1904 Jones Ave. watsoto3@verizon.net
Wantagh Sports Booster Club (516) 428-6270
3297 Beltagh Ave. wantaghsportsboosterclub@gmail.com
Wantagh taxi and airport Services
Robert Katz (516) 698-0340
2006 Wantagh Ave. info@wantaghtaxi.li
Wantagh Wines & Spirits Ryan Chand (516) 304-4657
1225 Wantagh Ave. ryan@wantaghwine.com
Willow Cookie Co.
Athena Harris (631) 418-7519
2410 Willow St. willowcookiecompany@gmail.com
WMCC Pixie nursery School
Jaime Becker (516) 785-1247
1845 Wantagh Ave. pixienurseryschool@gmail.com
World gym Wantagh
David Stempler (516) 826-5555
3728 Park Ave. wgwantagh@hotmail.com
Xtreme Rhythm Dance academy Jessica Taylor (516) 728-7829
1894 Wantagh Ave. xrdance@gmail.com
Cha MB eR PR e SID ent Cathy McGrory Powell
Universe Home Services
FIRS t VICe PR e SID ent Karen E. Lofgren
Resident Member
SeCO n D VICe PR e SID ent Marilynne Rich
Social Media Consultant
FI nan CI a L SeCR eta RY
Anthony Avena, CPA
A & F Accounting Services Inc.
R eCORDI ng SeCR eta RY
Judy Cunningham Resident Member
CORR e SPO n DI ng SeCR eta RY Matthew Kondrup
Matty K. Travel/CastleVacations
t RUS tee S
• Jorge Aviles
Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band
• Chris Brown Mid-Island Medical Supplies
• Connie Conway Resident Member
• Rosemarie DeMaio
Mama’s Custom Cookies
• Michael J. Duignan, RA
Long Island Architecture Studio, DPC
• Laura Dupkin Memisha Realty Advisors Inc.
• Elizabeth Greco Pies-On Wheels
• Ira Reiter The Barking Biscuit
One of the best. Once again. Right here in Oceanside.
