Friday, October 2, 2026
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A sweeping new local law introduced at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter seeks to crack down on unlicensed backyard breeders. Supervisor John Ferretti emphasized the measure's goal: "Protect animals and prevent suffering before it starts." The law would require pet owners to register litters within 30 days and report key details, aiming to reduce overpopulation and prevent abuse.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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Residents gathered at Cornwall Avenue Park in West Hempstead to call for greater transparency from the Town of Hempstead after officials acknowledged failing to file legally required financial statements for 2024. Democratic supervisor candidate Joseph Scianablo has formally requested that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli conduct an independent audit, citing concerns over missed filings, tax fluctuations and what he described as a broader pattern of fiscal secrecy.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/25/26
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Amazon Fresh’s high-tech approach to grocery shopping has come to an end on Long Island, as parent company Amazon announced the closure of all its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, including its two locations in New York state, both on the Island.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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Tom and Justine Burke, of Oceanside, launched High Tide Lacrosse last spring with co-creator Brian Tower, creating a development-focused youth club aimed at providing competitive training for local players without the high costs and long commutes often associated with national travel programs.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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The Oceanside Fire Department installed its 2026 chiefs and honored several longtime members during its annual installation dinner Jan. 31 at the The Inn at Fox Hollow Hotel.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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Love was in the air — and on display in ink — at South Shore Craft Brewery on Valentine’s Day as Lejend Tattoo hosted a flash tattoo event that drew couples, friends and walk-ins eager to mark the holiday in a nontraditional way.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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Mystery lovers gathered at the Oceanside Library last week for the debut of a new book club dedicated to whodunits, led by Adult Services Librarian Beth Paul.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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Six months after Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “bell-to-bell” phone-free schools law took effect statewide, administrators and mental health professionals at Oceanside High School say the change is reshaping student life in ways that go far beyond academics.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/13/26
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Wearing red and armed with blood pressure cuffs, health professionals at Mount Sinai South Nassau marked last Friday with a Go Red Day celebration aimed at raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/13/26
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The Oceanside Kiwanis Club flipped pancakes and raised funds for local youth during its 27th annual Super Bowl pancake breakfast on Feb. 8 at St. Anthony’s Church, continuing a community tradition that began in 1999.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/13/26
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