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They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more

3/29/24

Robert Moyer Jr. with his 95-year-old father, Robert Moyer, the oldest member of the Oceanside F.D. and the only person in the photo at right, taken at an OFD function in 1952, who’s still living.

Firefighter with many memories made honorary chief after 75 years of active service

Robert Moyer, 95, is the oldest living member of Salamander Hook, Ladder and Bucket Company No. 1 in Oceanside, with a record of 75 years of active service. Moyer was recently honored with the … more

By Karina Kovac | 6/18/23

South Side Hose Co. No. 2 first took up residence in its original building on Oceanside Road on June 5, 1927.

South Side Hose Co. marks 95th anniversary

South Side Hose Company No. 2 was established in Oceanside on Aug. 1, 1927 in the house of former Chief Richard Bedell’s grandfather. Since then, the main building has moved around some, but … more

By Taylor Nicioli | 8/18/22

Kenneth J. Marino Memorial Scholarship recipients received their awards at the Schoolhouse Green on July 9, which would have been Marino’s 59th birthday. They were joined by some of the 12 members of the Oceanside Fire Department who comprise the scholarship committee and members of Marino's family.

Oceanside graduates receive scholarships honoring fallen 9/11 firefighter

Thirteen graduating Oceanside High School students have received scholarships in memory of the late Kenneth J. Marino, a firefighter who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/27/20

Getting NUMC off life support

The Nassau Interim Finance Authority decided to exempt the Nassau University Medical Center and NuHealth, the public-benefit corporation that runs the East Meadow hospital, from oversight in 2011, at a time when the facility was seemingly thriving. more

2/21/20

Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park hosted its sixth annual clam-eating contest on Sunday, which was attended by hundreds of participants and spectators.

New clam champ crowned at Peter's Clam Bar's annual contest in Island Park

Hundreds of spectators and contestants gathered at Peter’s Clam Bar on a sun-soaked Sunday afternoon for the establishment’s sixth annual clam-eating contest to benefit firefighters. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/15/19

Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park

How many clams can you eat? Find out at the sixth annual clam eating challenge at Peter’s Clam Bar on Aug. 11. more

8/7/19

Shortly after Sept. 11, 2001, the remains of the victims that were not yet identified were kept in refrigerated trailers behind the Manhattan Medical Examiner’s Office at 1st Avenue and 30th Street. The entire area was enclosed in a tent, for privacy.

‘Reverence for the dead, compassion for the living’: Oceanside disaster mortician retires after 22 years

“It’s like you want to bring — not closure, there’s never closure — but certainty for the families of the victims,” said Oceansider Kevin Costigan, who, after serving for 22 years on the … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 9/11/18

Fire Department members competed in the first heat of round one at Peter's Clam Bar clam eating contest. From left, Ken O'Connor with Lynbrook, Scott Ballard with Stewart Manor, Charles Hendry with Hempstead, Pete Adams with Island Park and Jeffrey Katz with Rockville Centre.

Fifth annual clam-eating contest benefits firefighters

Heavy clouds and the threat of rain didn’t keep more than 100 contestants and spectators from gathering at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park on Aug. 19 for the restaurant’s Clam Eating Contest, a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 8/23/18

Steven Klein, a former chief of the Oceanside Fire Department, was sworn in as president of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York at their 146th annual convention in Syracuse last Saturday, becoming the first Oceansider to hold the position.

First Oceanside firefighter elected as FASNY president

After volunteering at the Oceanside Fire Department for over 50 years, former chief Steven Klein was elected president of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York. He is the ninth person … more

By Matthew D'Onofrio | 8/16/18

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