Friday, October 2, 2026
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Robert “Captain Bob” Bozek stood surrounded by 159 of his paintings — a lifetime of creativity that, for decades, lived quietly alongside a career in newspaper production and a second life of charter boating.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/16/26
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For most high school students, the classroom, homework and extracurriculars define their weekdays. But for 17-year-old Nicholas DeBono, a senior at Oceanside High School, part of the school week is spent at an aviation academy.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/16/26
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For hundreds of Oceanside kindergartners, a visit to the public library this spring will come with more than a new library card — it will come with a backpack meant to spark a lifelong habit of reading.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/16/26
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The Oceanside High School Robotics Club captured second place at a cardboard boat competition hosted by Long Beach High School on Dec. 22, showcasing teamwork, creativity and engineering skill against neighboring schools.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/16/26
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“The Art of Classic Calligraphy,” led by local artist and Friends of the Oceanside Library President Kathy Schirrmacher, offered participants a hands-on introduction to the traditional craft of artistic lettering. The Jan. 5 program drew strong interest, filling all 25 available spots and leaving a waiting list of would-be attendees eager to learn.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/16/26
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Thousands of Long Island residents insured by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield enter the new year facing uncertainty over their medical care after contract negotiations between the insurance plan provider the Mount Sinai Health System broke down, leaving physicians out of the Anthem network as of Jan. 1 and hospitals potentially following in March.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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In a ceremony marked by tradition, reflection and praise for service, Troop 230 formally elevated three young men from Oceanside to the rank of Eagle Scout at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church last Saturday — an achievement reached by only a small percentage of Scouts nationwide.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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Joined by police leaders and bill sponsors, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Lieutenant Joseph Banish Mental Health Act into law on Dec. 18.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/9/26
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The Island Park Public Library rang in the New Year early with a daytime New Year’s Eve celebration, welcoming families for a morning filled with crafts, stories and music.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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The Oceanside Library is kicking off the new year with a lineup of January programs designed to inspire, entertain and encourage personal growth for patrons of all ages. From thoughtful book discussions to playful all-day activities and reflective wellness workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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