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Illusionist Eric Wilzig struggled to escape a straitjacket and the jaws of death in front of a on-the-edge-of-their-seats audience last Sunday.

Illusionist Eric Wilzig awes for a cause

If Eric Wilzig could, he would make leukemia and lymphoma disappear with a wave of a wand, instead he’s helping the cause by hosting donation based magic shows outside his home in Oceanside for … more

By Karina Kovac | 11/3/22

A model showed off her Bloomingdale's outfit.

Bethany House fashion show returns

Baldwin-based women’s home Bethany House sold out its 19th annual Fashion Show March 9 at the Rockville Links Club in neighboring Rockville Centre. After two years away because of the pandemic, the fundraising event returned to huge fanfare. Bloomingdale’s partnered with Bethany House, providing the models with several outfits each to show off as they strutted down a runway in the club’s dining room. Miss New York USA 2021 Briana Siaca, a Long Island native, warmed up the runway for the models, most of whom were Rockville Centre residents. more

By Tom Carrozza | 3/17/22

Pat Fox, president of the Oceanside conference of St. Vincent de Paul Society, left, Irene Glenn and the Rev. Bret Stockdale, all members of the conference, helped get the word out about the upcoming, virtual 5K and walk.

St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oceanside to hold virtual 5K, raise funds for families in need

Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oceanside are asking the community to take part virtually in its largest fundraiser, the annual Friends of the Poor Walk and 5K, Sept. 26 to Oct. 3. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/15/20

Renee Klein, 82, of East Rockaway, hosts the annual Bernard Klein Charity Fundraiser in honor of her late husband each year in Oceanside. She goes door-to-door to businesses collecting donations, and assembled 125 gift baskets for this year’s event.

East Rockaway resident's annual charity event in Oceanside draws hundreds

For more than a decade, East Rockaway resident Renee Klein has hosted an annual charity event in Oceanside in honor of her late husband, Bernard, which has raised thousands of dollars for more than 40 charities. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/3/19

Each year, Oceanside sophomore Jeremy Feder raises thousands of dollars for America’s VetDogs, which was originally founded under the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.

Oceanside teen awarded for good deed

Oceanside resident Jeremy Feder, 15, received a Good Deed Award for Long Island Teenagers at the Congregation Beth Sholom Chabad on May 23. He was one of 42 Nassau County teens honored for helping others. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/30/19

After 29 years as CEO, Joseph Garay, 65, of Oceanside, will retire from Ocean Financial, the credit union his father helped start 50 years ago.

Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union turns 50, bids farewell to longtime CEO Joseph Garay

Joseph Garay, CEO of Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union, will retire this month after 29 years of leading the Oceanside-based non-profit. His retirement comes as the financial institution celebrates its 50th anniversary. Incoming CEO Joseph Tedesco will replace him by the end of the month. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 5/9/19

The theme of the 2018 fashion show was “Back to the ‘80s.” This year, the theme is “Mardi Gras.”

Ladies Auxiliary of Oceanside to host fashion show fundraiser

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary No. 3481 will strut the runway at O’Connell Gardens on April 7 for their annual fashion show fundraiser, culminating a years’ worth of fundraising efforts for various charities. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/4/19

The tournament’s organizer, Fourteen-year-old Jeremy Feder, said he wanted to find a way to help the country’s veterans and first responders.

Oceanside charity baseball tournament raises thousands for veterans

The Third Annual Jeremy Feder Baseball Tournament took place this past weekend, kicking off on Sept. 21 at Wrights Field, benefitting America’s VetDogs, a non-profit dedicated to providing free … more

10/3/18

Nellie Bly: She came, she wrote, she conquered

Newspaper writer Erasmus Wilson was, no doubt, an über-male chauvinist. In an 1885 Pittsburgh Dispatch column, he joked that American families should kill their baby girls, as was common in China then. more

8/24/18

The 10th annual Jimi Gubelli 5K Run/Walk race started with a collective sense of energy, enthusiasm and sweat on a warm and sunny Saturday morning on June 30 in Island Park.

Hundreds race for 10th annual Jimi Gubelli 5k

Runners and walkers alike arrived and crossed the finish line at the 10th annual Jimi Gubelli 5k in Island Park on June 30. On the hot, sunny Saturday morning, over 300 people gathered at Masone … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 7/17/18

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