Oceanside street is renamed in memory of hero of Sept. 11 Ronald Kirchner
The Town of Hempstead has renamed Montgomery Avenue, in Oceanside, in honor of Ronald Kirchner, a member of the New York City Fire Department who lived on Montgomery with his family, and died of a …
Island Park Library honors Edward ‘Doc’ McGann’
The Island Park Public Library held its annual Flag Day celebration and dedicated a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the late Edward “Doc” McGann at a ceremony on June 15. The event …
Oceanside High School class of 2024 goes forward fearlessly
The Oceanside High School graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 was held with great fanfare and emotional resonance, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for the …
Oceanside’s Social Studies superstar Mitch Bickman honored with prestigious award
Mitch Bickman, the Social Studies Director for the Oceanside School District, has been honored with the Outstanding Social Studies Supervisor/Chairperson Award. This accolade recognizes his …
Oceanside’s Marie Giambalvo celebrates 100th birthday
Marie Giambalvo, resident at the Oceanside Care Center, celebrated turning 100 years old on June 11. Born in 1924, Giambalvo grew up in Queens as one of six children. Reminiscing about her …
Island Park Library honors Edward ‘Doc’ McGann’
The Island Park Public Library held its annual Flag Day celebration and dedicated a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the late Edward “Doc” McGann at a ceremony on June 15. The event …
Barrier Brewery holds benefit for animal lovers
Those with an affinity for beer and beasties came together on June 12 at Barrier Brewery in Oceanside for Animal Lovers Night. The event was a fundraiser for Humane Long Island, which raised $370 and …
Sacred Heart Church’s annual pilgrimage celebrates faith
HSacred Heart Church in Island Park embarked on their second annual pilgrimage to St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre to honor the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event on June 7 was a …
Harbor Isle residents complete a masterpiece
Harbor Isle has a new symbol of unity and artistic excellence with the unveiling of a large-scale mural at Harbor Isle Beach. This mural, a colorful celebration of the community’s spirit, …
Oceanside pool will open this summer, Town says
The summer season has arrived, yet the Oceanside pool remains conspicuously closed, prompting concern and speculation among residents. The pool, a community staple for over half a century, has been …
Paul Engel provides support and healing with group therapy
Oceanside resident and clinical social worker Paul Engel will be facilitating an eight-week-long group therapy session called “Healing from Emotional Anger and Relational Trauma”. The sessions …
Columnist
Cricket brings Nassau into the international spotlight
Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket. Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can …
Editorial
Juneteenth is a time for reflection, celebration
Observed every June 19, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. and highlights the ongoing struggle for equality and justice, emphasizing the historical and contemporary significance for all Americans, including those on Long Island."
Columnist
Tackling health disparities affecting Black Long Islanders
People of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.
Columnist
Fighting antisemitism and hate needs to start early
As a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.