Seaford NY budget vote coming on May 19, 2026

 Newsday summary HERE.

Regarding the school board candidates, with two slots open, both candidates are running unopposed for re-election: Jimmy Chwe and Tricia Matulewicz (Mathews or son of Mathew, a patronym).

The Seaford school district budget proposal is linked HERE.  See also HERE. The budget total  is $86,302,965. The superintendant will earn a salary of $318,000. One source gives the district enrollment as 2,174. That does not mean that each student costs the taxpayers $39,697, because of other costs such as providing transportion to other schools.

Regarding the sole library board candidate, Margaret Grub is running unopposed for the slot she has held since 2016. The library budget for 2026-2027 is $2,480,922.

Is only one street in Seaford named after a owner of slaves?

 Apparently, Washington Avenue is the sole street in Seaford named after an owner of slaves. Jackson Avenue is certainly not named after President Jackson.

A new Christian congregation on Jackson Avenue

A different Christian congregation has moved into the church at 2199 Jackson Avenue north of Merrick Road. For many years, this was the Episcopal church of St. Michael and All Angels. Note the 1962 cornerstone. I am under the impression that the    Episcopal diocese owns the parishes.    

Google Blogger allows much editing of text. Because I am learning about this church  and its tenants, I stand correction and will edit.

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At some time, a Prince of  Peace congregation worshipped here.

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A photo taken in October, 2025, is below.  Note the 1962 cornerstone.  The Christian congregation is Salvation Tabernacle, which moved from Jamaica, Queens. Apparently, this congregation lacked parking in Jamaica and found this rental, which not only has its own parking but can use two nearby Town of Hempstead lots.                            

Seaford NY Calendar

Sunday, November 2, 2025. - Standard time begins.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 -- Election Day. Library open.

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 --Veterans Day

November 27, 2025 -- Thanksgiving Day

Presidential Election Districts

Newsday published an excellent map of the election districts. 

ED 101 (diner and near Cedar Creek) 67.6% Trump.

ED 102 (near Seaford post office) 64.7% Trump.

Ed 103 (Paddock Road and equine streets) 69.97% Trump.

ED 104 (surrounding St. William) 68% Trump.

ED 105 (fire house, Waverly Ave. and south to Merrick Rd) 60% Trump.

Holy Games before the Olympics

 Article about Father Joseph Fitzgerald before 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Link HERE.

Seaford Library budget passes

 

The Seaford NY School District Budget also passed, 1,022 to 500.

The elevator in the Seaford Library will be replaced.

Patrons of the Seaford, NY, Library will have to use the south entrance while the elevator is being replaced from January 2, 2024, until about January 24. 

Long Island License Plate

Recently, the New York Department of Motor Vehicles issued a beautiful custom license plate for Long Island. It shows the Montauk lighthouse and adjacent shore line cliffs.  Be warned that the annual fees are costly. 

Link https://dmv.ny.gov/plates/long-island-region

Enock Yatri new pastor at Seaford Methodist church

 

I am fairly certain that Enock Yatri speaks after his wife in this video.

Memorial Day, 2023

 

In 2023, Seaford's Memorial Day parade was led by members of the American Legion Post. Any photo can be enlarged by clicking on it.

Lions Club, Kiwanis, and Boy Scouts.