Opa! Island Park’s Greek Festival draws a crowd
The annual Greek Festival at Panaghia of Island Park successfully wrapped up after four days of vibrant cultural celebrations from Aug. 22 to Aug. 25. The festival in Island Park, drew large crowds …
Preserving the Abraham Combs house in Oceanside
19th-century home has ties to Teddy Roosevelt
All but unnoticed amid the suburban sprawl of Oceanside is a piece of American history few might expect to find: a 19th-century home steeped in stories from the Civil War era, early American life, …
Pickleball for all in Oceanside, new facility set to open on September 8
A new hub for pickleball enthusiasts is set to open soon in Oceanside, promising to bring the community together with the fun, fast-growing sport. Pickleball XPO, spearheaded by resident David …
Legislator Debra Mulé partners with Nassau county, brings tax workshop to Oceanside
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé partnered with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to host a Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) workshop at the Oceanside Library on Monday, Aug. …
Oceanside Library wraps up summer reading
As summer draws to a close, so has the Oceanside Library’s Children’s Summer Reading As summer draws to a close, so has the Oceanside Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program. This year, …
PSEG food drive sets up at Oceanside's Sands Shopping Center
Oceanside residents had a chance to lend a helping hand in the battle against food insecurity on Long Island when the Power to Feed Long Island food drive made its seventh stop of the summer at the …
Mount Sinai South Nassau receives $1 million donation
Mount Sinai South Nassau has received a $1 million donation from the Betty Ajces Trust to enhance cancer patient clinical trials and research on Long Island. This marks the second significant …
Oceanside teen’s initiative aids mental health
Aleena Zeejah, a 16-year-old Oceanside High School student, is doing her part to make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental health conditions, launching the Cards For Mental Health …
A tribute concert for children with cancer at Sunrise Day Camp
Sunrise Day Camp-Long Island became a haven of joy and music as campers and their families gathered for an exclusive concert by Let’s Sing Taylor, the world’s largest Taylor Swift tribute band on …
Oceanside Boy Scout completes Eagle project
Oceanside Sophomore and Boy Scout Troop 230 member Max Greenberg, recently completed his Eagle Scout project, leaving a lasting impact on the local Oceanside seniors. The project involved building …
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Offshore wind is the answer for Long Island
A major societal shift always brings questions. The shift we are making to renewable energy is on a scale rarely seen in history, and questions are welcome and a part of the process of understanding.
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Freshman Parenting 101: the college send-off
As summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students.
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Looking for someone to dislike? Try Ted Cruz.
One hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican.
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Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose
Taking an evening off from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the frenzied world of politics in general, I recently sat down with my 20-year-old grandson Jack, who is staying with us for the summer, to binge-watch the HBO Max four-part special on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle.”