Wantagh, NY News & Events
Check out Wantagh restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.
Killers of Baldwin high hoops standout sentenced to life in prison
Both had been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of Jabeon Bivins, 24, of Freeport in 2022.
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'They will come and get you'
Point Lookout lifeguards demonstrate how fast swimmers can get caught in rip current
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Factory-built homes can cost less. On Long Island, the land is the catch.
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'They really have it down to a science'
Upcoming Events
Come Back to Earth
Aug8
Live musical performance by Mac Miller tribute band Come Back to Earth, for ages 21 and older, doors open at 8 p.m., register
Roses Grove Band
Aug10
Roses Grove Band – Celebrating Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia & the Grateful Dead. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs
Latin Night
Aug11
A blend of vibrant, high-energy dancing and cool summer breezes by the beach
Where
Jones Beach State Park Bandshell
Field 4 Boardwalk
Wantagh, NY
Phone
631-669-1000
Price
free
Website
parks.ny.govLooking into the future: What can the Isles accomplish over the next 10 years?
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Wrongful death lawsuit planned in head-on crash on Bethpage State Parkway
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Cosplay and join video game tournaments at LI Retro Gaming Expo
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Remembering Howard Johnson's, the beloved restaurant chain
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Asian fusion eatery opens 6th LI location
Eats en route to Jones Beach
Jones Beach concert eats: Top spots for before or after a show
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Water pressure: Town officials hear from critics of Liberty Utilities' proposed rate hike
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3 people arrested in killing of teen knew him, Hempstead police say
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Giant indoor playground opens on LI with all-day admission
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Fire at Nassau pizzeria causes extensive damage
'It's an all-girls brand that celebrates the power of sports in girls' lives'
Law school graduate sues Hofstra over response to cardiac arrest at bar exam
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Man charged in construction fraud scheme
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Ex-fire medic settles lawsuit that alleged 2 top-ranking officers raped her
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'Prevent this from happening to other people'
12 LI school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26
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'They do a lot of nice stuff in Freeport'
Plainedge star Jaxson Torres commits to Arizona State for baseball, will not play HS football this fall
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Former Newsday Thorp Award winner Alex Rivas leads LI football clinic
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Three people arrested in killing of 18-year-old in Hempstead
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Sunrise Highway, LIE overnight lane closures in Nassau and Suffolk
Mobile bookshop opens 1st brick-and-mortar store
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How Massapequa's youth baseball teams pave way for high school titles
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This LIer wears many hats: Mom, women's lacrosse coach and college administrator
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Masked people bang on Gilgo Beach killer's door, prompting police response
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2 shown on Ring camera banging on door of Rex A. Heuermann's home
'This law is difficult to enforce'
Farmingdale bus crash spurred state law mandating seat belt use but older buses don't have them
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LI snowbirds group reunites for summer
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1 person hurt, 3 displaced by house fire in Seaford
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Catch live music and chill vibes at these LI beach bars
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Trump administration restoring crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
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How aging, rising costs and trauma affect Holocaust survivors on LI
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Massapequa softball falls to Toms River, eliminated from Little League tournament
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Long Islanders Favorites
Isles expand voting for third jersey design contest to a bracket of eight
The team initially planned to put five finalists to an online fan vote early this month, but plans changed with more submissions than expected.
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Reality star opening pop-up cafe on LI next week
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Factory-built homes can cost less. On Long Island, the land is the catch.
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12 LI school districts had cash reserves beyond the legal limit in 2025-26
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