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10-year-old Island Park resident Juan Zapelli, 10, is helping to set up a pet supply collection drive at his father’s pet grooming business in Island Park. “All of the people are struggling to survive,” he said of the flood victims in Texas.

Oceanside and Island Park step up to help flood victims

As the storm waters in Texas recede and the true extent of loss from Hurricane Harvey is assessed, people elsewhere are gearing up to assist in any way they can. In Oceanside and Island Park, two … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/6/17

Louise Beeks showed off her shiny new dentures — donated to her — after years of living with a mouth full of broken teeth.

Oceanside dentist donates $5,000 dentures to 86-year-old Freeport woman

Louise Beeks had a mouth full of broken teeth. Every bite of food and each spoken word was painful for the 86-year-old Freeport woman, who in recent years has eaten only soup and purees. She was a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/23/17

Katie Hess, special gifts officer for Northwell Health, left, David Acker, Amanda Filippazzo, child life assistant at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and David’s brother, Bryan, at the hospital on Feb. 22.

Young Oceansider donates to children’s hospital

Set to have his Bar Mitzvah later this month, Oceanside student David Acker had an idea. Understanding the tradition of taking on a charity or community service project in conjunction with the Jewish celebration, the 12-year-old thought up a way he could make a difference in the lives of children like him. more

By Ben Strack | 2/28/17

South Nassau Communities Hospital’s comprehensive cancer program features a team of medical, radiation, and surgical oncologists.

South Nassau Communities Hospital receives $1 million donation for new cancer center in Oceanside

The Louis Feil Charitable Lead Annuity Trust donated $1 million to South Nassau Communities Hospital, which will go towards establishing a new cancer center at the hospital’s main campus in … more

2/15/17

Have a heart — become an organ donor this Valentine’s Day

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 119,000 men, women and children on the national waiting list for organ donations. Even more sobering . . . more

2/9/17

Littlest ones have the biggest hearts

Young Isabella Palladino heard the call for donations to help flood victims in Louisiana and organized a lemonade stand to help. “It was my daughter’s idea when she saw Terry Reichel’s post … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/14/16

Paying it forward to Louisiana

After seeing the flooding in Louisiana and recalling the devastation after Hurricane Sandy in Island Park, Fire Chief James Sarro sprang into action. Sarro contacted people who had been active in the relief effort after … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/31/16

Paying it forward to Louisiana

After seeing the flooding in Louisiana and recalling the devastation after Hurricane Sandy in Island Park, Fire Chief James Sarro sprang into action. Sarro contacted people who had been active in the relief effort after … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/31/16

Giving blood is easy and relatively painless, and can help save someone’s life. There are many upcoming blood drives this summer where you can donate.

Donate blood this summer

Summer is a good time to relax — it’s also a good time to give blood. There is a blood shortage, and local hospitals and blood banks need donations now. “Summer is one of the most … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/6/16

Oceanside students and Fire Department join forces for a car wash fundraiser with Joe’s Crab Shack in island Park.

Restaurants help victims of fire

Two Oceanside restaurants, the Oceanside Fire Department and students from Oceanside schools all worked hard this weekend to raise money for the victims of the fire at D&D Convenience Store on April … more

5/18/16