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Oceanside’s own Susan B. Anthony
The Oceanside community has a history of producing and supporting female candidates for elective office, as recently seen in its support for Town Supervisor Kate Murray and County Legislator Denise … more
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The 1911 year in review
The end of every year is frequently a time of self-reflection; it is a time to look back at the year in review — as the Herald did last week. But from a historical perspective, a more interested … more
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World War II veteran Joe Librizzi, left, and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy spoke to Oceanside High School students about the Veterans History Project.
McCarthy visits Oceanside High School
New York Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy visited Oceanside High School last Tuesday to speak to students about participating in the Veterans History Project. The project is part of the American … more
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The Floral Park Historical Society will present “The Wrecks of the Bristol and the Mexico,” on Monday evening, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Floral Park Centennial Hall, Carnation Avenue and Tulip Avenue in Floral Park. The program will be presented by author and historian Art Mattson, of Lynbrook, and is free and open to the public.
Talking history
The Floral Park Historical Society will present “The Wrecks of the Bristol and the Mexico,” on Monday evening, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Floral Park Centennial Hall, Carnation Avenue and Tulip … more
Capt. Winslow, the cowardly captain of the doomed ship Mexico and Catharine Galligan, a desperate passenger on the Mexico, was presented by Arthur Mattson and Louse Campbell.
History comes to life in Lynbrook
“Lynbrook? Ha! Where’s the brook?” was the opening remark of Wright Pearsall, who rose from his grave after 103 years, to the absolute delight of the spectators at the … more
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Sharon Sultan, left, and Cookie Horowitz look back to 1965 as they co-write “Once Upon Our Times.”
E.M. is the backdrop for baby-boomer book
Two former East Meadow residents have not seen each other in 46 years, but this will not stop them from co-authoring the book “Once Upon Our Times (Because Life isn’t a fairytale).” more
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Making a monkey of history
There’s something you should know about journalists: we thrive off weird, quirky stories. I love covering Oceanside and Island Park, and I know how essential local news is. What happens at … more
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A postcard depicting the Muller’s Pharmacy building on Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream is part of Barbara Gribbon’s extensive collection.
A history of the area in postcards
Valley Stream’s Barbara Gribbon has successfully captured the area’s history in a very unique way — through postcards. more
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An old photo of School 1, which burned in May, 1921. The fire left the outside wall intact, and it was used when the school was rebuilt.
The great Oceanside fire that no one remembers
I’m a history buff. I love the kernels of knowledge that one can find from reading history textbooks. But what I love even more than history is researching history, whether actively or … more
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Dr. Linda Opyr was named Nassau County's 2011-13 poet laureate on June 12.
'I Am Your History'
Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land Before you waved away all you knew Lifted anchor, set sail – Bright star above to guide more
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