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A 2009 national survey on drug use found that prescription drugs are the second-most abused type of drug in the U.S.

Prescription drug abuse in the United States has spiked dramatically in the past few years, and Nassau County is no exception. Illegal use of prescription drugs has become so widespread across the … more

By John Maher | 10/2/13

Seth Young, far left, showing his sporting spirit alongside fellow entrepreneurs Justin and Zach Stanley.

Where fantasy can become real money

For most sports fans, fantasy leagues provide an entertaining diversion or an opportunity for friendly competition. But for Oceanside native son Seth Young, … more

By John Maher | 9/13/13

Howard Schwach, editor of the Oceanside/Island Park Herald.

Welcome to your local newspaper

This week’s Herald is being delivered to every home in Oceanside and Island Park, and includes a copy of the Herald’s Guide to those communities. If you’re not a Herald subscriber, we hope … more

By Howard Schwach and John Maher | 8/28/13

Viola Chisholm danced ballet throughout her childhood.

Dancing through the decades

On Aug. 14, Viola Chisholm will celebrate her 100th birthday in the same village she was born in. “I was born in Rockville Centre, on North Forest,” she said. “It was right — do you know … more

By John Maher | 7/31/13

Lucas Santora, front, prepares for the show with his band, Bailout 42.

Local bands jam for Sandy

Local bands will rock the green at St. Marks’s Church in Rockville Centre on Saturday, July 20, in a Sandy relief concert to benefit Oceanside Community Service. “When the storm hit, Rockville … more

By John Maher | 7/17/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

Student leaders provided most of the fundraising muscle.

O’side Schools raise over $60,000 for charity

Generosity thrived in the Oceanside School District this past school year, with students raising more than $60,000 dollars for various Long Island charities. “Our students raised close to … more

By John Maher | 7/3/13

Workers protest Oceanside firehouse plan

Nearly 100 union workers from Laborers Local 66 and the New York City District Council of Carpenters assembled outside the Oceanside Firehouse on May 29 to voice their concerns over the open bid for … more

By John Maher | 6/12/13

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