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Re-elect Anthony D'Esposito in the 4th Council District

The Herald endorses Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito in the 4th Council District. D’Esposito, a Republican, is seen with constituents often, and has sponsored programs like … more

10/28/21

Tina Rossetti and Island Park Mayor Mike McGinty celebrated the return of the fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

St. Jude fundraiser returns to Island Park

Over 200 residents retuned to the Bridgeview Yacht Club for the 10th annual fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Sunday night. Island Park resident Tina Rossetti returned to host the event after last year’s iteration was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/28/21

County Executive Laura Curran was joined by, from left, Sean Sallie, Eileen Meus, Joe Cuomo, Joe Pontecorvo, Jessica Koenig and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky to announce the $1.3 million project to bring flood-mitigation measures to Island Park.

Flooding help on the way for Island Park

On Monday, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky were joined by construction workers, homeowners and officials from the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery to announce the start of construction on the Downtown Island Park Revitalization Project across from the library. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/28/21

Justin, left, Joe, Susan, and Matthew Satriano celebrating Christmas for one of the last times before Susan died of breast cancer in 2005. A foundation in her memory now provides scholarships to graduating seniors who have had a parent with breast cancer or has died of the disease.

Satriano memorial breast cancer foundation carries on

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Joe Satriano’s work is just beginning. The Oceanside resident heads the Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship Foundation in honor of his wife who died from breast cancer in 2005. To honor her memory, Satriano has been awarding college scholarships to students who have had a parent afflicted with the disease. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/28/21

Aaron Meyer challenges Anthony D’Esposito in District 4 race

The race for the Town of Hempstead 4th Council District is set between incumbent republican Anthony D’Esposito and democratic challenger Aaron Meyer. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling the candidates’ priorities and issues in the district, which encompasses East Rockaway, Hewlett, Island Park, South Hempstead, Oceanside, and Rockville Centre and portions of Baldwin, Cedarhurst, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream, and Woodmere. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/25/21

Oceanside and Island Park Pastor Pearlena Lobban.

O'Side, I.P. mourn loss of Pastor Lobban

During Sunday mass this week, the parishioners of Oceanside’s First United Methodist Church mourned the sudden death of their beloved Pastor Pearlena Lobban. Though Lobban was only in her post for four years, it was clear from the emotional service how much she meant to the church community. Lobban died of congestive heart failure last Thursday at 68, stunning her flocks in both Oceanside and Island Park, as she held the same position at the Island Park United Methodist Church. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/21/21

Lois Mitchell, left, Sharon Sheppard and Kathy Baxley in front of the NUMC Mammography Van at the MLK Center.

Frasada raises funds for childhood cancer research

Frasada Salon and Day Spa in Oceanside kicked off its month-long “Cut-a-thon” to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Children’s Health Initiative and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The effort began in September and will wind down Oct. 27. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/21/21

FBI agents recently entered No Limits Auto Body in Island Park. They were there in connection with the arrest of former NYPD officer Michael Perri on alleged bribery charges, according to a person with direct knowledge of the case.

FBI, NYPD bribery probe leads to Island Park business

FBI agents entered the No Limits Auto Body on Austin Boulevard in Island Park Oct. 1. A person with direct knowledge of the case said the agents were at the shop in connection with the arrest that day of former NYPD officer Michael Perri, 32, of East Islip, on bribery charges. Peri retired from the NYPD in 2020. The FBI and New York Police Department jointly conducted an investigation into the case. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/14/21

Mount Sinai has sent out 14 letters of separation to staff who have not shown proof of vaccination by the state's mandated deadline of Sept. 27.

Mount Sinai staff accept vaccine mandate

Local hospitals are in the midst of dismissing staff who refuse to get a Covid-19 vaccine after a state mandate took effect in late September. Oceanside’s Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has seen few of its staff dismissed and is now reviewing applications for religious and medical exemptions. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/14/21

First Presbyterian Church is Oceanside is celebrating a milestone this year. “The little white church on the corner” will turn 150 in early November.

First Presbyterian Church celebrates 150 years

Parishioners at the First Presbyterian Church in Oceanside are preparing to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the institution in early November. The church, which is the oldest house of worship in the community, has continued to be a beacon for local residents, especially through the pandemic. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/7/21