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A Few Clouds and Breezy Fundraiser to benefit memorial scholarship for Oceanside High School alumna
In the aftermath of Kaitlin Geraghty’s death last December, the 2014 Oceanside High School graduate’s friends and family have banded together to create a scholarship fund in her name. On May 30, a fundraiser at Kitty O’Hara’s in Baldwin will raise money for the memorial scholarship, which will be awarded to a senior graduating from OHS in 2020.
NYPD officer from Oceanside charged in alleged murder-for-hire plot against her ex-husband, underage girl
An NYPD officer from Oceanside is charged with allegedly asking her boyfriend to help her hire a hitman to murder her ex-husband and an underage girl, according to law enforcement officials.
Island Park School District's $40.3M school budget for 2019-20 passes
Incumbent elected to Board of Education in uncontested race
Voters in the Island Park School District on Tuesday voted to approve officials' proposed $40.3 million budget for the 2019-20 school year, and also showed support for an incumbent trustee who ran unopposed for the Board of Education.
Site plan approved for contested Woodcrest Village Park apartment complex in Oceanside
Town of Hempstead officials voted 6 to 1 on May 7 to approve the site plan for a $60 million, 230-unit Rockaway Avenue apartment complex. The project has met with strong opposition from many residents.
Sunrise Association breaks ground on new headquarters in Oceanside
A new chapter in bringing joy to kids battling cancer
The Sunrise Association broke ground on its new, international headquarters on May 5, next door to where it began enhancing the lives of children with cancer and their families in Oceanside.
Oceanside sinks at Port Washington
For the second straight year, the Oceanside boys’ lacrosse season ended at Port Washington.
St. Anthony's Church in Oceanside readies for 50th annual feast, 5K on June 8
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church is hosting its 50th annual feast and family 5K fun run on June 8.
Herald Neighbors
Eagle Scout hopeful plants his mark in Oceanside
As he was running on the track at Oceanside School No. 6 to earn his Fitness Merit Badge for his Boy Scouts troop, Anthony Palumbo couldn’t help but notice the arboretum near where he was sprinting was neglected.
Event at Oceanside Library encourages opportunities for all
Representatives of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association presented “A business opportunity: Hiring persons with asperger syndrome and autism” at the Oceanside Library on April 25.
Herald Neighbors
Oceanside quilters keep people warm around the globe
The Oceanside Lutheran Church hosts a weekly charity quilting circle on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m., during which quilts are made to eventually be distributed throughout the world.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park
Join Oceanside Lutheran Church at its monthly game and dessert night on May 25 at 7 p.m.
Oceanside, Island Park Memorial Day parades
Oceanside and Island Park will each host Memorial Day parades.
Kiwanis Club fundraiser in Island Park
Dine in or take out at Outback Steakhouse in Island Park on May 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. to support your local Kiwanis Clubs.
Letter to the Oceanside, Island Park Editor
A letter to the Editor from Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty regarding the Long Island Power Authority tax challenge.
Crime watch: Oceanside, Island Park
Here is the latest crime report courtesy the Nassau County Police Department.