Friday, October 2, 2026
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There were plenty of cheers along with some tears in South Ozone Park Sunday afternoon as 6,866 horse racing fans bid farewell to Aqueduct Racetrack.
The crowd at ‘The Big A’ roared one last …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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6/28/26
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Students at Oceanside Middle School have been working the entire school year to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation, generating nearly $9,000 for the organization through a variety of fundraising efforts.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/26/26
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St. Anthony's Preschool educator Evonne Devivo has turned a lifelong bond with her pet turtle into a published children's book.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/26/26
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Visitors of all ages searched high and low throughout the Oceanside Library during a gnome-themed scavenger hunt celebrating National Gnome Day.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/26/26
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Beer enthusiasts gathered for the fourth annual South Shore Craft Brewery Brew Fest on June 6, kicking off the summer season with unlimited tastings from 18 breweries, live music, local vendors and food.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/26/26
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The Oceanside Broadway Club, formerly known as Club X, recently gave students a firsthand look at the professional theater world during a special trip to the Off-Broadway production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/26/26
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An Oceanside man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after police said he struck a 78-year-old woman with his vehicle Thursday afternoon, leaving her in critical condition.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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Students in Oceanside High School’s AP Research program transformed their academic work into community action this spring, organizing donation drives that supported local families through Catholic Charities of Long Island and breast cancer survivors through Catholic Health. The newly created AP Research Outreach Program allowed students to apply research, communication and leadership skills while making a tangible impact across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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The Island Park Public Library is beginning a new chapter as longtime Director Jessica Koenig retires after 12 years of service and Tracy Horodyski assumes the leadership role. Koenig helped guide the library through its post-Hurricane Sandy recovery, expanded programming and strengthened community partnerships, while Horodyski plans to build on that foundation with operational improvements and new initiatives for patrons.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/19/26
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The Summer Gazebo Readings returned to Schoolhouse Green in Oceanside on June 1, welcoming more than 75 attendees for the opening night of the long-running literary series. Founded in 2007, the free weekly program features poetry, storytelling, music and community performances throughout the summer, drawing audiences and performers from across Long Island.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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