An Oceanside man was arrested early Monday morning after he allegedly threatened a neighbor with a shotgun, according to police. Officers reported that a Pearl Street resident answered their … more

I have, over the years, written about tragedies that have touched our lives. more

Colorful blooms will bring many visitors (actually thousands) to Hofstra University for one the area’s favorite springtime traditions, Hofstra’s Dutch Festival. The festival celebrates its 29th year on Sunday with the glorious tulips that honor the Dutch heritage of founder William S. Hofstra. more

A number of fronts collided at a contentious Board of Education meeting at Shubert School Oct. 12. One large group of parents was on hand to express their frustration about fiscal shortfalls, and another wanted to ask the board about rumors of school closings. These aggressive clusters of parents were further spurred when a third group emerged to question the district’s response to the discovery of an unloaded shotgun on Plaza Elementary School grounds. The first topic was business, and the general shortage of funds dominated discussion. The primary issue is a projected $3 million-to-$4 million shortfall in the district’s revenue if the financial picture does not change. more