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Island Park resident Grace Moran received her vaccine from an MSSN nurse alongside her mother, Margaret Moran, and Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito.

Oceanside parents offer mixed reaction to vaccinating youths

The availability of Covid-19 vaccines for children and teens ages 12 to 15 has been met with mixed reviews by local residents. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/20/21

Pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

This week, the nation will mark the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd. Never has the death of an unarmed Black man at the hands of police reverberated so loudly . . . more

5/20/21

Nassau is on the way to a full reopening

Nassau County has been slowly, surely returning to normal life following 15 months of trying restrictions intended to contain an out-of-control virus, and we can say with certainty that . . . more

5/20/21

Voters approved the Oceanside School District's $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday.

Oceanside School District's $163.4 million school budget passes

Oceanside School District voters approved the $163.4 million budget for 2021-22 on Tuesday and showed support for two incumbents in an uncontested Board of Education election. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/18/21

Voters approved Island Park's $40.7 million 2021-22 school budget on Tuesday.

Voters approve Island Park Public Schools' $40.9M budget for 2021-22

Voters approved Island Park Public Schools' $40.9 million 2021-22 budget on Tuesday, 199 "yes" votes to 110 "nos." more

By Mike Smollins | 5/18/21

Kathleen McDonough. Age: 44 years old Family: Daughter, Kayla 13 years old and a son, Colin 9 years old Number of children in district: 2 Lincoln Orens and F. X. Hegarty respectively Professional experience: For the last twenty-one years, I have been an educator with Lawrence Public Schools where I am a third grade teacher. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Molloy College and a Master's degree from Adelphi University. Other positions: During the past five years, I had the privilege of serving the Island Park Community as a Board of Education Trustee for Island Park Public Schools where I currently preside as Vice President. In addition, I am an active member of the Island Park Parent Teacher Association where I sit on both the Nomination and End of Year Committees. In the past, I have served as a Board member for the Island Park Civic Association and a union representative for the Lawrence Teachers Association.

Island Park Board of Education trustee outlines goals ahead of uncontested election

One candidate will run uncontested in the Island Park Board of Education election on Tuesday. Ahead of the polls opening, Kathleen McDonough shared her goals and visions for the board going forward. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/17/21

The many advantages of Covid-19 inoculation

Last year, the guidance we received from the government was straightforward: Wear a mask, keep your distance from others and stay at home if you’re able. Now, with millions of people being vaccinated . . . more

5/13/21

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Commissioner Ryan Hemsley said he did not meet with a firm tasked with investigating racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic social media posts that he allegedly made because the district’s insurance carrier denied coverage for his defense.

Oceanside sanitation commissioner no-shows hearing

A law firm that is investigating an Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 commissioner who allegedly made racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic social media posts was unable to interview him May 4 after he failed to attend a scheduled hearing. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Shell Creek Field was named in honor of John “Jack” Leddy, who spent many years coaching in the Island Park Little League.

Field named in honor of legendary Island Park coach

Weather conditions may not have been ideal, but that didn’t stop Island Park Little Leaguers from playing at the newly christened John “Jack” Leddy Memorial Field last Saturday. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Long Beach man files $25M suit against city over political flag

A Long Beach Republican and ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump Thursday filed a $25 million filed suit against the city, claiming his rights were violated in March when he was … more

By James Bernstein | 5/7/21

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