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Oceanside’s Nicholas Gaitan was selected by the U.S. Soccer Federation Development Academy League as Captain of the U.S. Under-15 Boys National Team to play in Argentina next month.

O’side soccer player travels to Argentina

Oceanside's Nicholas Gaitan, 14, has been playing soccer almost his entire life. Now, he is getting the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to represent the United States as the captain of a … more

Annmarie Fertoli | 4/21/10

Local leaders and emergency personnel discussed the next big Long Island storm

Are we prepared for the next big storm?

Little more than a month after a storm that ranked among the largest in Long Island’s history, some local legislators gathered at Adelphi University on April 15 to ask, Are we prepared for the next big storm? more

Matthew Hampton | 4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet adoption event in NYC [Photo gallery]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/21/10

John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]

Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more

Mary Malloy | 4/18/10

Oceanside woman charged with shaking her baby to death

An Oceanside woman was charged with second degree manslaughter last week for allegedly causing the death of her 2-year-old son last year. Nassau County prosecutors said Lois Saitta, 50, could … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/16/10

Oceanside coin dealer arrested for grand larceny

Police arrested Anthony Lombardo, 49, of Oceanside on April 13 in Long Beach and charged him with grand larceny. According to police, Lombardo, a coin dealer and appraiser, sold three coins valued at … more

4/15/10

More complaints against Korn

As of April 12, 91 complaints from victims alleging Hempstead attorney Jay Korn defrauded them out of a total of $27.8 million dollars had been filed with the Nassau County District Attorney's … more

4/14/10

OMG! Bieber fever hits LBMS! Meeting teen hearthrob Justin Bieber was a dream come true for Long Beach Middle School students, from left, Brooke Lowenfels, Dana Vargas, Liz Lieber and Maria Quintero. The girls helped organize a contest-winning food drive, and the reward was a performance by Bieber at the school on April 9. Story, more photos, page 6.

OMG! Bieber fever hits Long Beach Middle School!

“If I had to choose one thing that I wanted in my life,” said teary-eyed eighth grader Jackie Gropper, “that would be it.” Gropper just had front row seats to an … more

Ariella Monti | 4/14/10

Methadone is dispensed in precise doses from a computer-controlled machine resembling a cappuccino maker. NASA uses a similar machine to dispense liquids for space travel.

Methadone maintenance as a way of life

They line up every day inside an off-white office resembling a trailer across the street from the Long Beach Medical Center: two neat rows of average-looking people, waiting patiently, as if they are there to buy a cup of coffee from the local deli. But they are there to save their lives. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/14/10

Participants during last year's Building Homes for Heroes Run/Walk in Hewlett Bay Park

Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk planned

The 3rd annual Building Homes for Heroes 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday morning, April 18 at Hewlett Point Beach Park in Bay Park/East Rockaway. The race will begin at 9 a.m. sharp. Race … more

Mary Malloy | 4/14/10