Saturday, December 7, 2024
Island Park Board of Education appointed Sandra Schneider as the interim principal of Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School at the October board meeting. Students and staff officially welcomed …
Island Park residents have a unique opportunity to explore the world of Greek mythology in a modern light as local author Brian Andrew presents a reading of his debut novel, Tales of the Bacchae: …
Victoria Gamarra, a standout soccer player and scholar, is gracefully approaching a significant milestone in her life. Now a junior at the University of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx, the …
Oceanside’s Eric Neufeld, a physical education teacher and seasoned endurance athlete, completed the 2024 New York City Marathon on Nov. 3rd, marking his sixth time crossing the finish line of one …
Joseph LaTorre, an English teacher at Oceanside Middle School and a co-founder of the school district’s Bridges Program, has been named an Educator of Excellence by the New York State English …
Linda Armyn, President and CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union, will be honored at Mount Sinai South Nassau’s 2024 Soirée Under the Stars gala on Nov 9. The event will recognize Dr. Shahriyour Andaz and Shaeda Alloo for their contributions to cancer care and patient support. Featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, live music, and a live auction, the gala aims to raise funds for the hospital’s Cancer Programs.
The Friedberg JCC will host a Parkinson’s awareness event on Oct. 29 focusing on cognitive changes in Parkinson’s disease. Sponsored by the Parkinson’s Foundation, the event will feature …
Oceanside High School has long been a place where school spirit thrives, but nothing embodies this energy more than the students’ Section 309, a group that brings a lot of energy to the bleachers …
Jen O’Leary, director of St. Anthony’s Pre-School in Ocean-side, has breathed new life into the school building by adding a vibrant mural that she created, transforming the space into an inviting …
The Island Park Fire Department gathered Sunday to pay tribute to its departed members during its annual memorial service. For over a century, the IPFD has been a protector of the community, …
Editorial
With Fire Prevention Week — Oct. 6-12 — upon us, it’s important to reflect on the significance of fire safety in our communities, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians who keep us safe.
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I believe congestion pricing is an absolute necessity, for several reasons.
Columnist
The bestselling, superbly gifted novelist Nelson DeMille recently died. The author of 23 books, including 17 bestsellers, DeMille was so much more than a brilliant writer. He was first and foremost an outstanding human being and a loyal friend.
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The desperate campaign being run by Donald Trump, in his quest for renewed power, will stand out in the history books for many years to come.