Michael Ciron, an Oceanside resident, was not expecting to become the center of attention on Sunday.
The 80-year-old began his day like any other: He walked outside to get his newspaper at about …
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Alex Costello and Aaron Axelson
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11/2/11
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Spooks and ghouls await with unexpected surprises for everyone during this final weekend before Halloween.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/26/11
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Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School in Island Park held its annual Fire Safety Day on Oct. 7.
Members of the Island Park Fire Department came to the school and talked to students about fire …
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10/12/11
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On Sept. 30, the Island Park Fire Department hosted a 10-13 benefit for one of its members, Ed Schaefer, who is currently battling cancer.
The name comes from the police code for an officer in …
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10/5/11
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On Sept. 30, the Island Park Fire Department will be hosting a fundraiser for Ed Schaefer, one of its members, who is currently battling cancer.
The 10-13 Benefit for Ed Schaefer will be held …
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Alex Costello
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9/21/11
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There was a strong sense of community as hundreds of Oceanside residents walked from the First Presbyterian Church on Oceanside Road to the School House Green to commemorate the 10th anniversary of …
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Aaron Axelson
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9/14/11
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Four firefighters from the Elmont Fire Department suffered injuries, one seriously hurt, while participating in training exercises at North Woodmere County Park around 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 30. The injuries were to their heads, chests and faces.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/9/11
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The eastbound side of the Sunrise Highway was shut down sometime between 9:15 and 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday when Merrick Fire Department volunteers responded to a car fire that consumed a black Audi.
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By Scott Brinton and David Weingrad
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9/7/11
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Some streets flooded and some trees were downed. But for many in Oceanside, Irene was not the catastrophic storm she was made out to be.
“The nor’easter last March was worse than this …
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Alex Costello
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8/31/11
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As Hurricane Irene bears down on Long Island, many in Oceanside and Island Park are preparing to evacuate. Yet many others are securing their homes and preparing to ride out the storm.
Nassau …
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Alex Costello
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8/27/11
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