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Tim O’Hagan said he was excited to offer outdoor dining again to patrons this spring and summer. Above, O’Hagan, right, cooking under the sun alongside Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito.

Oceanside, Island Park eatery owners hope summer sizzles

With the weather warming and Covid-19 restrictions loosening, restaurant owners in Oceanside and Island Park said they are excited about the return of outdoor dining, but have had trouble staffing their businesses. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

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

By Mike Smollins | 5/26/21

A new business came to the Village of Island Park last Saturday when Crystal Beauty Salon hosted its grand opening, which was attended by elected officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce.

Crystal Beauty Salon comes to Island Park

Elected officials, community leaders and members and officers of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce gathered on Saturday to welcome Crystal Beauty Salon to the neighborhood. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/20/21

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

Joe Manning was elected the first Black second vice president in the history of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce on April 13.

Island Park's first Black Chamber of Commerce 2nd V.P. aims to bring diversity

Upon becoming the first Black business owner to serve as second vice president of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce, Joe Manning said it was just the beginning of his quest to bring diversity to the chamber. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

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

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

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

By James Bernstein | 4/29/21

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside announces new board member

Michael Sapraicone has been appointed to the board of directors for Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside. more

4/19/21

The Town of Hempstead’s “Vaxmobile” rolled through Island Park on April 6 and 7, as elected officials, staff from Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and residents gathered so that many people who have struggled to make appointments could get inoculated with the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

'Vaxmobile' rolls through Island Park

The potential for a return to normalcy rolled through Island Park on April 7 and 8 as the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital “Vaxmobile” came to town. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/16/21

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said he will push for the village board to opt out of the sale of marijuana after it became legal in New York state last week.

Oceanside, Island Park officials, residents react to marijuana legalization

Many elected officials and community members offered varying opinions after New York state legalized recreational marijuana use last week. more

By Mike Smollins and Peter Belfiore | 4/9/21

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