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Town of Hempstead officials and Mount Sinai South Nassau have partnered to provide sunscreen at town-operated beaches and pools. Taking part were, from left, Town Clerk Kate Murray, MSSN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adhi Sharma, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Supervisor Don Clavin and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.
Town of Hempstead officials, Mount Sinai South Nassau administrators visit Bay Park to announce summer sunscreen initiative
Town of Hempstead officials and Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside have partnered to implement complimentary sunscreen dispensers at town-operated beaches and pool complexes. more
Oceanside School District Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington.
Mask mandates for students puzzle Oceanside, Island Park parents, officials
Though Gov. Andrew Cuomo last announced that a mask mandate would be lifted in schools, state officials decided Monday that students should wear them inside for the rest of the school year, while parents expressed varying views about unmasking their children in school going forward. Districts can, however, choose to opt out of masking requirements. more
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Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Commissioner Ryan Hemsley.
Firm reveals findings in Oceanside sanitation probe about alleged racist posts
The Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 board of commissioners is seeking to move forward and put controversy behind it after an independent law firm revealed the findings of its probe into Commissioner Ryan Hemsley at the board’s June 3 meeting. more
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Though long-awaited repairs to Austin Boulevard in Island Park have caused traffic jams, many residents said they’re worth it to finally fix the road.
Island Park residents take Austin Boulevard traffic in stride amid repairs
Though an $8.9 million repair to Austin Boulevard has snarled traffic on the Island Park thoroughfare, residents have accepted the inconvenience, saying they have waited two decades for completion of the project. more
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Kathleen McDonough. Age: 44 years old Family: Daughter, Kayla 13 years old and a son, Colin 9 years old Number of children in district: 2 Lincoln Orens and F. X. Hegarty respectively Professional experience: For the last twenty-one years, I have been an educator with Lawrence Public Schools where I am a third grade teacher. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Molloy College and a Master's degree from Adelphi University. Other positions: During the past five years, I had the privilege of serving the Island Park Community as a Board of Education Trustee for Island Park Public Schools where I currently preside as Vice President. In addition, I am an active member of the Island Park Parent Teacher Association where I sit on both the Nomination and End of Year Committees. In the past, I have served as a Board member for the Island Park Civic Association and a union representative for the Lawrence Teachers Association.
Island Park Board of Education trustee outlines goals ahead of uncontested election
One candidate will run uncontested in the Island Park Board of Education election on Tuesday.  Ahead of the polls opening, Kathleen McDonough shared her goals and visions for the board going forward.  more
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Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Commissioner Ryan Hemsley said he did not meet with a firm tasked with investigating racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic social media posts that he allegedly made because the district’s insurance carrier denied coverage for his defense.
Oceanside sanitation commissioner no-shows hearing
A law firm that is investigating an Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 commissioner who allegedly made racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic social media posts was unable to interview him May 4 after he failed to attend a scheduled hearing. more
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The Senate recently passed a bill that could help eliminate a special franchise tax for New York American Water, in turn causing customers to see a decrease in their bills.
Bill seeks to lower New York American Water rates
With a rate hike of as much as 26 percent facing New York American Water customers on May 1, elected officials have sought to save Long Island ratepayers tens of millions of dollars on their bills while creating a path for a public takeover of the water system. more
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State Sen. Todd Kaminsky led a press conference Wednesday urging the state Department of Health to allow 100 percent capacity when beaches officially reopen.
Will the crowds return?
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other state and local officials on Wednesday called on the state Department of Health to allow beaches across the state to open at 100 percent capacity this … more
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Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said the village was found to be in significant fiscal stress by New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli because of setbacks brought on by Hurricane Sandy recovery and the coronavirus pandemic.
Hurricane Sandy, Covid-19 put Island Park in 'significant fiscal stress'
Island Park was in “significant fiscal stress” in 2020, a rating that officials from the state comptroller’s office said stems from the burden of a continuing recovery from Hurricane Sandy, which was only made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. more
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Oceanside and Island Park schools will receive more in state aid for the 2021-22 school year.
Oceanside, Island Park schools to receive increase in state aid
The Oceanside School District and Island Park Public Schools will receive an increase in state aid for the 2021-22 budget. Oceanside will garner $25 million, while Island Park will net $3.2 … more
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