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One of the four absentee ballots in which Richard Schurin’s name was crossed out. All four ballots came from the same place, but it is impossible to tell when his name was crossed out.

Illegality doesn’t change Island Park election

At the Island Park Board of Education meeting June 30, Richard Schurin, who lost the district's school board election on May 18 to Richie Hayes by just 10 votes, presented the board with what … more

Alex Costello | 7/14/10

Nick DeSibio, center, received a send-off at his last meeting. Pictured with him, from left, are Trustee Steven Foster, Superintendent Rosmarie Bovino, Vice President Jo-Ellen Sarnelli, Trustee Barbara Speight, President Michael Hastava and Trustee Diana Caracciolo.

After 40 years, saying goodbye to the Island Park School District

After over four decades of service to the Island Park School District, Nick DeSibio, the district’s counsel, announced his decision to retire at the last Board of Education meeting on June 30. … more

Alex Costello | 7/14/10

Jamie Schmutter walks up to the podium to receive her diploma.

Hats off to Oceanside High School grads

Caps and gowns were paired with sunglasses and portable fans as Oceanside High School's class of 2010 prepared to graduate in the sweltering June heat last Sunday. more

Justin Sachs | 6/30/10

The unions are our friends

My father served as a union president — a teachers union president — in Suffolk County nearly four decades ago, in the days when educators like him were given little respect, and even lower wages. more

Scott Brinton | 6/3/10

Your own personal gardening coach!

As a busy New York City wife, mother and attorney, Stephanie Bhonslay was searching for ways to spend quality time with her family. Gardening came to mind. Her concept grew into an idea for a business: providing personal coaching in the joy and know-how of gardening. more

Teri-Ann Loeser | 5/14/10

I.P. school board candidates Richard Schurin, left, and Richie Hayes spoke at a recent PTA-sponsored candidates forum.

Meet the candidates

By Anthony Rifilato The Herald recently caught up with school board candidates Richard Schurin and Richie Hayes, who are running for a five-year seat on the Island Park Board of Education. The … more

5/12/10

Bounce dead wood from the rubber room

I was a teacher for years, so I know firsthand the challenges of the classroom, and I continue to be in awe of those who inspire the children they teach and honor the profession they have chosen. more

Randi Kreiss | 4/30/10

Oceanside Board of Ed adopts budget

The Oceanside Board of Education unanimously adopted its 2010-11 budget last week, finalizing a proposal that residents will vote on on May 18. Although residents face an increase in school taxes … more

Anthony Rifilato and Alex Costello | 4/28/10

Oceanside Schools superintendent Dr. Herb Brown honored Enid D’Arrigo, Oceanside Middle School’s first principal, at a reunion on April 8.

Oceanside Middle School celebrates its birthday

Back in 1983, when Oceanside Middle School opened, students could take short elective classes known as mods. There were the basics, like calligraphy, typing and computer programming. And there were … more

by Alex Costello | 4/13/10

Oceanside remembers Jay Korn

Attorney Jay Korn, who died of an apparent suicide last week, is currently under investigation by the Nassau County district attorney's office in connection with a Ponzi scheme that may have … more

3/31/10

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