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Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said the village was found to be in significant fiscal stress by New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli because of setbacks brought on by Hurricane Sandy recovery and the coronavirus pandemic.

Hurricane Sandy, Covid-19 put Island Park in 'significant fiscal stress'

Island Park was in “significant fiscal stress” in 2020, a rating that officials from the state comptroller’s office said stems from the burden of a continuing recovery from Hurricane Sandy, which was only made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/22/21

Oceanside and Island Park schools will receive more in state aid for the 2021-22 school year.

Oceanside, Island Park schools to receive increase in state aid

The Oceanside School District and Island Park Public Schools will receive an increase in state aid for the 2021-22 budget. Oceanside will garner $25 million, while Island Park will net $3.2 … more

4/16/21

The Town of Hempstead’s “Vaxmobile” rolled through Island Park on April 6 and 7, as elected officials, staff from Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and residents gathered so that many people who have struggled to make appointments could get inoculated with the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

'Vaxmobile' rolls through Island Park

The potential for a return to normalcy rolled through Island Park on April 7 and 8 as the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital “Vaxmobile” came to town. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/16/21

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said he will push for the village board to opt out of the sale of marijuana after it became legal in New York state last week.

Oceanside, Island Park officials, residents react to marijuana legalization

Many elected officials and community members offered varying opinions after New York state legalized recreational marijuana use last week. more

By Mike Smollins and Peter Belfiore | 4/9/21

Frank Luisi, the adviser for NCAA college-bound student athletes at Oceanside High School, got vaccinated last Friday as part of a Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and Nassau County pilot program to inoculate staff from local schools. Denise Corrigan, MSSN’s director of quality management, administered the shot.

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital vaccinates Oceanside, Island Park school staff

Moments after rolling up his sleeve to receive the vaccine that he had awaited for months, not even the facemask he was wearing could hide the joy in Frank Luisi’s face. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/11/21

Pancho’s Cantina, which has been in business for more than four decades, including 27 years in Island Park, will close for good March 7. Owners Gary and Helene Steiner plan to move to Florida.

Pancho's Cantina in Island Park to close after 40-year run

Pancho’s Cantina, which has been in business for 40 years, including 27 in Island Park, will close for good March 7. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/25/21

Snow fell in Island Park on Thursday morning, covering the streets.

Another snowstorm hits Oceanside, Island Park

For the third time in as many weeks, snow hit Oceanside and Island Park, with 4 to 5 inches of snow falling Thursday morning. more

2/18/21

Letters to the Oceanside/Island Park Herald (Feb. 18-24)

This week's letters to the Editor focus on a push to return to in-person learning in Oceanside and a response to Randi Kreiss's last column. more

2/18/21

On Feb. 9, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, at lectern, announced that the town will allocate more than $340,000 of federal CARES Act funding to support several libraries within the township.

Island Park among libraries set to receive federal CARES funds

On Feb. 9, alongside local library directors, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin announced that the town has approved more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries within the township (see box). The allocation was made possible by funding through the federal CARES Act, which was secured by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last year. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/18/21

New York American Water's corporate offices in Merrick.

Oceanside, Island Park residents react to Cuomo announcing state will study municipal water

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Feb. 3 that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. more

By Alyssa Seidman and Mike Smollins | 2/11/21

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