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Beginnings: Wantagh took its name from the Indian sachem who led two Algonquian groups, the Delawares and the Mohegans. The Indian population declined steadily after European settlers arrived in 1650.
Photo: Merrick Avenue, Wantagh from "Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909
Photo: Merrick Avenue, Wantagh from "Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909
Beginnings: Wantagh took its name from the Indian sachem who led two Algonquian groups, the Delawares and the Mohegans. The Indian population declined steadily after European settlers arrived in 1650.
Photo: Merrick Avenue, Wantagh from "Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909
Photo: Merrick Avenue, Wantagh from "Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909
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Maroon 5, rappers J. Cole and Pusha T to play amphitheater in Virginia Beach
The Farm Bureau Live amphitheater in Virginia Beach announced two concerts this week: Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson on Sept. 8 and ShaggFest featuring rappers J. Cole and Pusha T on June 15. Adam Levine's Maroon 5 tops the bill of a Honda Civic tour...
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Free Music! Gets jumping with Slightly Stoopid
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Stevie Nicks to play Virginia Beach in July; tickets on sale April 6
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Virginia Beach amphitheater announces shows by Beach Boys, Dave Matthews Band
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No decision yet on Gavin DeGraw's upcoming shows, including Merriweather
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Neil Diamond 2012 North American Summer Tour Schedule
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Cops: Woman Had 4 Children in Car During Drug Transaction
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LIRR CUSTOMERS ADVISED TO EXPECT CANCELED TRAINS, DELAYS FOR THURSDAY'S AM & PM RUSH HOURS, AUG. 26
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Tickets on sale June 5 for John Mayer this fall in Tampa
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