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Partly Cloudy Island Park honors leaders in the community
Jo-Ellen Risolo Sarnelli’s dedication to her community is evident by her daily actions in Island Park. Her commitment to civic pursuits led to the Island Park Chamber of Commerce naming her the Community Service Award recipient at its 69th annual Dinner Dance at the Bridgeview Yacht Club on Nov. 7.
Town of Hempstead supervisor race remains undecided
More than a week after Election Day, the Hempstead Town supervisor race remains undecided.
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside salutes veterans
In honor of Mike LiCalzi’s ultimate sacrifice for the country he served, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital posthumously recognized him at its third annual Salute to Veterans for Their Valor and Service event last Friday.
Island Park resident runs her first NYC Marathon
Tonya Bettineschi, 24, of Island Park, finished the New York City Marathon in five hours, 23 minutes on Sunday.
Channel Club in Island Park opens seven years after Hurricane Sandy
Seven years after Hurricane Sandy ravaged the site, developer John Vitale stood in the community room at the newly opened Channel Club apartment complex and reflected on the culmination of a long journey overseeing its revitalization.
Hundreds attend Senior Health & Beyond Expo in Oceanside
Hundreds of people gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for the Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Nov. 3.
Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area to be revitalized after being destroyed in Hurricane Sandy
Seven years after it was severely damaged in Hurricane Sandy, design plans for the revitalization of the Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area are underway. Oceanside’s MNSA is a 52-acre nature preserve devoted to environmental education and natural history.
SPEAC to hold its 2nd Red Carpet Event at the JCC in Oceanside
Members of the Special Advocacy Coalition will “SPEAC” their talents at the group’s second annual Red Carpet Event on Nov. 17.
Oceanside stuns Massapequa on final play
Charlie McKee’s 19-yard touchdown pass to senior Thomas Schmitt as time expired capped off an improbable 34-33 come-from-behind victory for Oceanside. The Sailors had trailed by 12 with less than three minutes to play.
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Island Park resident's St. Jude fundraiser is a smashing success
Hundreds of residents came to the Bridgeview Yacht Club on Oct. 20 for the ninth annual fundraiser benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park
Oceanside Library hosts a veteran’s ceremony on Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Book talk at Oceanside Library
Local, Rockville Centre couple Larry and Irene McCoy will discuss their respective new books at Oceanside Library on Nov. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Muffin making at the Island Park Public Library
Join the Island Park Public Library for an adult baking program on Nov. 20 from 7 to 8 p.m.