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The cast and crew of Back to the 20s after their preview performance at the Long Beach farmers’ market on July 24.

Oceanside performers take residents back to the 1920s

Over a year after Broadway was shut down, in some cases mid-show, Oceanside residents have brought back the theater to local residents. Penned by Oceanside resident Bruce Bider, Back to the 20s infuses talent from the stages of Broadway and the big and small screens with local youth. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/29/21

Oceanside Sanitation District Commissioner Ryan Hemsley.

Oceanside Sanitation Commissioner Hemsley calls for fellow commissioners to resign

Oceanside’s Sanitation District No. 7 is struggling to move on from a string of controversies, as embattled Commissioner Ryan Hemsley called for the resignations of Commissioners John Mannone and Joe Samoles, alleging that the two had verbal altercations with employees. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/29/21

GOP D.A. candidate takes aim at Kaminsky

Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who this week was named the Nassau Republican’s nominee for county district attorney, wasted no time on calling out what she sees as her opponent’s chief … more

By James Bernstein | 7/22/21

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held a hearing last week on an oceanic wind farm proposed for the waters south of Long Beach and Jones Beach. Above, a view of the nation’s first offshore wind farm in Rhode Island.

Mixed reviews for South Shore wind farm

If Long Beach residents are concerned about a private company’s $3 billion proposal to build a 174-turbine wind farm 15 miles off the South Shore, few of them voiced it at a virtual hearing on the … more

By James Bernstein | 7/16/21

Kiwanis president reflects on the pandemic

Mike Graham, owner of Flowers By Mike on Merrick Road in Oceanside, has worn the hats of business owner and community leader during the Covid-19 pandemic. Between his business and service as the Oceanside Kiwanis Club president, Graham got to see the community find a way to care for one another during tough times. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/15/21

Richard Woods, top row, from left, Rob Blount, Michele Cadogan, Tom Capone; bottom row, Rhonda Eisenberg, Oceanside High School students Jared Pryce, Courtney Depperman and McKala-McKenzie McKay, and Baldwin High School student Jaylen Brunson celebrated at the Say Their Names Association’s inaugural scholarship awards ceremony.

Say Their Names celebrates Oceanside students

The Say Their Names Association closed its first year June 26 by awarding eight Black seniors from local high schools, including Oceanside High School, with scholarships for demonstrating a commitment to helping their communities and starting conversations about race. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/15/21

All of Nassau County is under a Flash Flood Watch through Friday afternoon.

Weather service: Flash Flood Watch in effect for Nassau County

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Nassau County from Thursday night into midday Friday, when Tropical Storm Elsa is predicted to blow across the region, bringing with it high winds and … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/8/21

Austin Boulevard will see improvements to the road and drainage systems under Nassau County Executive Laura Curran’s 2021-24 Capital Improvement Plan.

Austin Boulevard a focus of county plans

On June 30, the Nassau County Legislature approved County Executive Laura Curran’s 2021-24 capital improvement plan. Under it, Austin Boulevard is scheduled for traffic and pedestrian improvements and storm and flood resiliency measures. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/8/21

Mary Ann Sherry, 95, and Steve Jordan showing off one of the restaurant’s lobsters.

Hostess still going strong and working at 95

For older Americans, the pandemic was especially difficult. Many felt alone and purposeless during the lockdowns and had to be extremely careful to avoid contracting the deadly Covid-19 virus. After over a year and a half, many are excited to return to normal life, but 95-year-old Mary Ann Sherry wanted to go the extra mile and get back to work at Oceanside’s Jordan Lobster Farms in Island Park. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 7/8/21

Town of Hempstead officials and Mount Sinai South Nassau have partnered to provide sunscreen at town-operated beaches and pools. Taking part were, from left, Town Clerk Kate Murray, MSSN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adhi Sharma, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Supervisor Don Clavin and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.

Town of Hempstead officials, Mount Sinai South Nassau administrators visit Bay Park to announce summer sunscreen initiative

Town of Hempstead officials and Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside have partnered to implement complimentary sunscreen dispensers at town-operated beaches and pool complexes. more

7/7/21

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