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A Few Clouds Man arrested in Island Park for multiple crimes
Long Beach resident James Becker was arrested for a burglary in Island Park just after midnight on Monday, April 15. A 45-year-old woman called 911 reporting a physical altercation between her …
Time to set sail in Island Park
Hempstead Bay Sailing Club welcomes the Island's sailors
The Hempstead Bay Sailing Club, located behind Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park, has been a hub for sailing enthusiasts for 63 years. Originally founded at the Middle Bay country club in Oceanside, the club has attracting members from across Long Island.
Friedberg JCC rolls out red carpet in Oceanside
Oceanside talent show celebrates adults with disabilities
The Friedberg JCC in Oceanside hosted its annual Red Carpet Event to celebrate and advocate for adults with disabilities. The event showcased the talents of individuals with disabilities and raised funds for the Special Advocacy Coalition.
Kiwanettes of Oceanside honor Towers Funeral Home
The Kiwanettes of Oceanside are set to honor Towers Funeral Home at an upcoming awards dinner for their exemplary public service. With a dedicated staff led by Bill Kallinikos, the funeral home has served the community through challenging times, including disasters like TWA Flight 800, Hurricane Sandy, and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oceanside college-bound athletes commit to schools
Ten student-athletes from Oceanside High School were celebrated at a signing ceremony on April 2, as they committed to their respective colleges.
Photos: A hoppin’ good time in Island Park
The Island Park Village board welcomed residents to the annual Easter egg hunt at Masone Beach. The Easter Bunny made an appearance as parents and kids searched for Easter egg’s scattered …
Mount Sinai South Nassau names honorees for 40th annual golf outing
Mount Sinai South Nassau named Tom Von Essen and Jeffrey Greenfield as its honorees for the hospitals upcoming 40th annual golf outing on May 13. Greenfield, managing partner of the N.G.L. Group …
Hospital says goodbye to Eileen Mahler
Eileen Mahler retires after 45 years of nursing excellence and her legacy at Mount Sinai South Nassau inspires generations of caregivers
Oceanside High School alumni compete in national tennis tournament
Andy Funk, a 57-year-old Oceanside resident, made clear his unwavering passion for the game of tennis when he competed with his longtime friend and fellow Oceanside High School alumnus John Klee, 55, …
Oceanside's Halo club gaining traction in LGBTQ community
The Halo Nightclub in Oceanside is quickly becoming a scene for LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Co-owned by 31-year-old Long Beach resident Kyle Savage, the club has quickly become a hub for the LGBTQ community. …
Paul Engel provides support and healing with group therapy
Oceanside resident and clinical social worker Paul Engel will be facilitating an eight-week-long group therapy session called “Healing from Emotional Anger and Relational Trauma”. The sessions …
HERALD EDITORIAL
There’s no such thing as too many debate
The political debate. It’s a chance to see and hear from those who wish to represent us in government. But for the candidates seeking office, only they can truly appreciate the stress and pressure that comes with it.
COLUMNIST
God knows where my story will lead
While I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done.
COLUMNIST
Hochul wins a round on the Albany battlefield
In this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics.
COLUMNIST
Why can’t we be told the truth about congestion pricing?
Some politicians give out “candy.” Some give out “medicine.” That’s the nature of politics. But what’s unacceptable is giving people medicine and telling them …