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Dozens of community members came to Masone Beach on Saturday to honor Caroline Previdi, who was one of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and whom the playground at the beach was dedicated to.

Island Park residents gather to dedicate Christmas tree to Sandy Hook shooting victim

While most people associate Christmas with red and green, each year the Island Park community gathers together to decorate a Christmas tree at Masone Beach in pink. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/12/19

Lincoln Orens middle school’s new art classroom will receive a pottery wheel and computer programmable embroidery machine, among other upgraded features.

Island Park schools to revamp tech, art rooms in 2020

Island Park’s Francis X. Hegarty Elementary and Lincoln Orens Middle Schools will receive more building upgrades in summer 2020, this time to its art and technology classrooms. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/31/19

New canopies now protect the doors leading to the athletic fields at Lincoln Orens Middle School, above.

Construction, building upgrades complete at Island Park Public Schools

Island Park Public Schools saw big changes this summer, from major building renovations to teacher training for new curricula. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/5/19

New Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School Principal Cynthia Cameron said her goals for the school include expanding the reading program and technology initiatives, such as the LEGO robotics program.

New Francis X. Hegarty Principal Cynthia Cameron shares her goals for Island Park school

As she prepares for the first day of school on Sept. 4, new Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School Principal Cynthia Cameron cited student growth and an improved reading program as major goals to foster a bright future for the district. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/8/19

The legacy of Columbine: too many people caught up in school shootings

School shootings have become so ordinary that the press is always looking for a fresh hook. Last week, the media found a new lead for an old story . . . more

5/17/19

Lincoln Orens Middle School will undergo several construction projects this summer.

Island Park Board of Education gives updates on summer projects

This summer, Island Park’s Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School will receive major upgrades through several bond, capital and FEMA-funded projects. As a result of the months-long construction, the schools will not host their usual summer programs. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/11/19

State deserves praise for passing gun measures

The Democratically controlled State Legislature moved on Jan. 29 to protect New Yorkers by enacting common-sense measures to combat gun violence. more

2/7/19

Island Park man charged with sexual abuse, endangering children from Hempstead school where he taught

An Island Park man was arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of three children at the school he was teaching at in Hempstead. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/28/19

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School sits on 100 Radcliffe Road in Island Park.

Island Park Board of Education seeks to install gates on Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School fences

Following controversial plans to bolster the fencing surrounding Lincoln Orens Middle School, Island Park’s Board of Education revealed that it is giving the same treatment to Francis X. Hegarty … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 6/21/18

Just another day in America: 17 shot dead

Golda Meir famously said that when Israel’s enemies loved their children more than they hated Israel, peace would be possible. The same could be said of members of Congress: When they . . . more

2/23/18

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