Friday, October 2, 2026
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Students in Oceanside High School’s Castleton program honored Marine Corps veteran Cyrus Vaseghi during a flag-raising ceremony at Schoolhouse Green ahead of Memorial Day. The event, part of a tradition that has recognized local veterans since 2016, celebrated Vaseghi’s military service during the Persian Gulf War and his longtime contributions to the Oceanside community.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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School No. 5 in Oceanside combined its annual Flag Day celebration with a unique look at local history, unveiling the real-life story behind a decades-old time capsule as the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary. The ceremony featured patriotic traditions, a surprise presentation by teacher Anthony Marino and plans to preserve artifacts recovered from the capsule for the school’s centennial celebration in 2029.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/19/26
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Firefighters from Island Park and several neighboring communities battled a three-alarm fire at Jordan Lobster Farms on June 13.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/13/26
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A new Pet Rock Garden at Detective Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park is giving Oceanside residents a creative way to celebrate their pets while supporting animal rescue efforts. The community project, led by Oceanside resident and longtime rescue volunteer Roy Ruland, was unveiled May 31 with the help of students, library volunteers and animal advocates from across Long Island.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/12/26
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The Village of Island Park celebrated the 100th anniversary of its Memorial Day Parade on May 23, combining a milestone year for the annual tradition with a solemn tribute to the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Despite rainy weather, residents lined the streets to honor fallen service members and take part in one of the village’s longest-running community events.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/12/26
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Oceanside’s only annual road race is set to return June 13 as the St. Anthony’s Feast 5K welcomes runners, walkers and families for a morning of fitness and community fun. This year’s event will feature a new Kids Dash before the main race and will once again serve as the kickoff to the popular four-day St. Anthony’s Feast.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/12/26
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Rep. Laura Gillen has introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office on Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside after Detective Luis G. Alvarez, the NYPD detective and 9/11 responder whose advocacy helped secure permanent funding for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund before his death in 2019.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/12/26
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Firefighters responded to a fire at the Staples store on Long Beach Road shortly before 5 p.m. on June 10.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/10/26
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PSEG Long Island has completed a series of electric system upgrades ahead of the summer season, including several projects to improve reliability and increase capacity.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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6/5/26
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Oceanside Middle School social studies teacher Samantha Herman has been recognized by the Long Island Council for the Social Studies as the Outstanding Middle/Junior or High School Untenured Teacher, honoring her innovative classroom instruction, civic engagement projects and commitment to student leadership.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/5/26
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