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Oceanside hosted Memorial Day festivities on Monday. Participating were, from left, John Robbins, commander of the Chwatsky Farber Post 717, Jewish War Veterans, parade Grand Marshal Arthur Feltheimer and Chaplain Lenny Levine.

Oceanside, Island Park host Memorial Day gatherings

One year after the coronavirus caused cancellations of Memorial Day gatherings, Oceanside and Island Park residents, elected officials, emergency workers and veterans organizations got together on Monday for in-person festivities. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

After having to cancel festivities last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Oceanside and Island Park will host Memorial Day events in person this year. In 2019, the Oceanside Fire Department marched in a parade.

Oceanside, Island Park to host in-person Memorial Day events

The Village of Island Park will host its annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, while Oceanside has festivities planned at the high school. more

By Tom Carrozza | 5/26/21

Though long-awaited repairs to Austin Boulevard in Island Park have caused traffic jams, many residents said they’re worth it to finally fix the road.

Island Park residents take Austin Boulevard traffic in stride amid repairs

Though an $8.9 million repair to Austin Boulevard has snarled traffic on the Island Park thoroughfare, residents have accepted the inconvenience, saying they have waited two decades for completion of the project. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/26/21

A new business came to the Village of Island Park last Saturday when Crystal Beauty Salon hosted its grand opening, which was attended by elected officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce.

Crystal Beauty Salon comes to Island Park

Elected officials, community leaders and members and officers of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce gathered on Saturday to welcome Crystal Beauty Salon to the neighborhood. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/20/21

Voters approved Island Park's $40.7 million 2021-22 school budget on Tuesday.

Voters approve Island Park Public Schools' $40.9M budget for 2021-22

Voters approved Island Park Public Schools' $40.9 million 2021-22 budget on Tuesday, 199 "yes" votes to 110 "nos." more

By Mike Smollins | 5/18/21

Kathleen McDonough. Age: 44 years old Family: Daughter, Kayla 13 years old and a son, Colin 9 years old Number of children in district: 2 Lincoln Orens and F. X. Hegarty respectively Professional experience: For the last twenty-one years, I have been an educator with Lawrence Public Schools where I am a third grade teacher. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Molloy College and a Master's degree from Adelphi University. Other positions: During the past five years, I had the privilege of serving the Island Park Community as a Board of Education Trustee for Island Park Public Schools where I currently preside as Vice President. In addition, I am an active member of the Island Park Parent Teacher Association where I sit on both the Nomination and End of Year Committees. In the past, I have served as a Board member for the Island Park Civic Association and a union representative for the Lawrence Teachers Association.

Island Park Board of Education trustee outlines goals ahead of uncontested election

One candidate will run uncontested in the Island Park Board of Education election on Tuesday. Ahead of the polls opening, Kathleen McDonough shared her goals and visions for the board going forward. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/17/21

Vote 'yes' on Oceanside, Island Park school budgets

Although the Oceanside and Island Park school districts are each expected to see budget increases in 2021-22, it is as important a time as ever to back them as officials strive to enhance school … more

5/13/21

Shell Creek Field was named in honor of John “Jack” Leddy, who spent many years coaching in the Island Park Little League.

Field named in honor of legendary Island Park coach

Weather conditions may not have been ideal, but that didn’t stop Island Park Little Leaguers from playing at the newly christened John “Jack” Leddy Memorial Field last Saturday. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Joe Manning was elected the first Black second vice president in the history of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce on April 13.

Island Park's first Black Chamber of Commerce 2nd V.P. aims to bring diversity

Upon becoming the first Black business owner to serve as second vice president of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce, Joe Manning said it was just the beginning of his quest to bring diversity to the chamber. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/6/21

The Island Park Public Library hosted a flowerpot decorating and sunflower planting event.

Spring sprouts at the Island Park Library

Spring officially sprung — and sprouted — outside the Island Park Public Library on Saturday as the facility hosted an outdoor flower planting event. more

4/29/21

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