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So, Tom Suozzi once again wants to live in Albany?

In the wake of his announcement that he is entering the Democratic primary for governor, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi faces a pretty daunting obstacle: New York City Democrats. more

By Ronald J. Rosenberg | 12/9/21

Reflecting on the Sept. 11 attacks 20 years later

The Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa., set off a cascade of worldwide catastrophes over the subsequent two decades . . . more

9/9/21

The story that haunts me all these years later

I covered the Bellmore-JFK High School Homecoming parade in the fall of 2004. It was a sunny day, full of carefree teenagers. I could never have imagined then that that day would haunt me still. more

5/6/21

Rabbi Levi Gurkov is the Oceanside/Island Park Herald's 2020 Person of the Year

Between serving as the rabbi at the Chabad of Oceanside, a chaplain for Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and the Oceanside Fire Department, and a member of the chevra kadisha, or “secret society” that ensures that the bodies of deceased Jews are prepared for burial according to Jewish tradition, Levi Gurkov rarely has time to himself. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/31/20

For goodness’ sake, wear a mask

On May 30, a Herald editor conducted an informal, small-scale survey, counting the number of people with masks whom he passed while walking at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick. more

6/19/20

Elected officials and religious leaders gathered on Jan. 3 to denounce acts of anti-Semitism that plagued New York last month.

Oceanside rabbis react to statewide anti-Semitic attacks

In the wake of several anti-Semitic bias incidents across the state last month, local rabbis are making efforts to ensure the safety of their congregants and to create dialogue within their communities to foster a safe environment. more

By Jeff Bessen and Mike Smollins | 1/9/20

Many Oceanside residents are mourning the tragic death of Alex Levy, 28, an elementary school teacher and camp counselor at Sunrise Association Day Camp in Wheatley Heights, who died on Oct. 19.

Oceanside community mourns Alex Levy, 28

Whether it was in the classrooms where he taught first-graders or his time at Sunrise Association Day Camp as a counselor for campers battling cancer, Alex Levy went to great lengths to bring happiness to children. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/31/19

Oceanside resident, 28, dies after falling out of moving limo bus

Oceanside resident Alex Levy, 28, died on Saturday after falling out of a moving limo bus in Baiting Hollow, Riverhead police said. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/22/19

Rabbi Levi Gurkov, of the Chabad of Oceanside, said he was in favor of legislation requiring that students in sixth through 12th grades receive instruction about hate symbols such as the swastika and noose.

Oceanside rabbi supports law that would teach hate symbols to students

In response to several instances of hate crimes and anti-Semitism in the U.S., New York lawmakers recently announced legislation aimed at ensuring that “students are taught the hateful intolerance of the swastika and noose” and other symbols of hatred in order to educate them about the history of those symbols. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/22/19

Albany should give taxpayers a break

Every year at this time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature wrestle with the state budget, facing an April 1 deadline to get it done. This year . . . more

3/22/19

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