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The Island Park Fire Department also responded to the call, aiding the Oceanside Fire Department.

Oceanside Fire Department puts out bakery fire

On June 19, the Oceanside Fire Department responded to 3436 Lawson Blvd. for a report of smoke coming from the roof. Upon arrival, the signal for a working fire was transmitted. The fire was brought … more

6/28/12

Oceanside Fire Department responds to accident on Waukena

The Oceanside Fire Department responded to a auto accident at the intersection of Waukena Avenue and Brower Avenue on June 12 at 8:41 p.m. The people involved were transported to a local … more

6/20/12

Schumer secures fire department funds

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced earlier this week that he had successfully secured over $650,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide 71 Nassau County Fire … more

2/29/12

Island Park Fire Department gets grant for generator

At a Village Board meeting last week, Island Park Mayor James Ruzicka announced that the village had received a $70,000 grant from Nassau County to purchase an emergency generator for the fire … more

Alex Costello | 2/22/12

Captain Jason Cruz of the Island Park Fire Department with his son, Jordan.

Rivals meet on the field once again

The week before the Giants get ready to face off against the Patriots, two other age-old rivals faced off on the gridiron: the Island Park and Point Lookout -Lido Fire Departments. The game, the … more

2/1/12

Cuomo vetoes Brady Bill

“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would … more

Lee Landor | 1/11/12

Victor Nitlow was a pilot for Pan American Airways for decades.

A pilot, friend and father

Victor Nitlow, a longtime Island Park resident and a pilot for Pan American World Airways, died in his home in Naples, Fla., on Dec. 12. He was 91. Nitlow was born Victor Nittolo in Brooklyn in … more

1/4/12

One of OCS’s two stock rooms. The food is stored here year-round for families in need.

Giving back, one turkey at a time

Tucked away in an unassuming corner of Oceanside’s School 6, right next to the track, is a ramp. The ramp leads down, but only a few feet. A spray-painted smiley face greets visitors at the end … more

Alex Costello | 11/23/11

The new trucks that the Salamander Company will be using for the next 15 years.

Oceanside Fire Department christens its two newest trucks

On Nov. 13, the Oceanside Fire Department christened its two newest trucks in a ceremonial wetdown. The department broke bottles of champagne over the bumpers of its two newest rides: a 2010 … more

11/23/11

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (third from left), Councilman Anthony Santino (second from right), Councilwoman Angie Cullin (second from left), Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (right) present the Town Of Hempstead Firematic Award to John Segreto of the Island Park Fire Department. Frank Tammaro, who was also honored, could not be at the ceremony.

Town honors Island Park firefighters

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and the Town Board honored local volunteer firefighters at a special ceremony held on Oct. 20. Twenty-four individuals were honored with Town of Hempstead … more

11/9/11

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