Motorcyclist seriously injured in collision on Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision on Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside late Wednesday morning. The crash closed all eastbound and westbound lanes at Atlantic Avenue between Court Street …
Oceanside riding hot streak
Something strange was afoot - a solemn silence pervading the bus as Oceanside's girls' soccer team traveled to face its unbeaten nemesis. First-year coach Daniela Chiera, a former Sailors girls' …
Principal of Island Park's Hegarty Elementary resigns amid concerns
Parents and staff at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School were informed today that Principal Adam Frankel has officially resigned. Superintendent Vincent Randazzo said the immediate search for an …
EGP Oceanside event to support Robyn Fink's battle with triple-negative breast cancer
his Columbus Day, EGP Oceanside will invite the community to its eighth annual Fall Fest, which combines family fun with heartfelt purpose. This year’s event, on Oct. 14, will be dedicated to …
Oceanside Kiwanis Club to honor Todd Nussen with Special Service Award
The Kiwanis Club of Oceanside will present Oceanside High School teacher Todd Nussen with the 2024 Special Service Award on Oct. 17 at the club’s 79th anniversary charter and installation dinner at …
Pam Jones reflects on NICU Journey at Mount Sinai South Nassau
Pamela Jones of Valley Stream had no reason to believe her pregnancy would be anything but routine. Her journey through the first two trimesters was textbook perfect. But at around 29 weeks, her …
New Mount Sinai poll shows parents support school ban on cell phones
According to the latest Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll a significant number of parents in the metro area strongly back restrictions on their children’s use of social media …
What Israel Defense Forces Capt. Dagan Cohen said at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside
The Oceanside Jewish War Veterans Post 717 hosted a special event at the Friedberg JCC, bringing together residents and veterans for a discussion led by Israel Defense Forces Capt. Dagan Cohen.
Oceanside students win NPR podcast contest
A group of Oceanside Middle School students have earned high recognition for their podcasting skills. Originally started as a fourth-grade project at Oceanside School 6, their podcast recently won …
Tirado save ignites Oceanside's run
With six seconds remaining in a 2-2 tie against Freeport on Sept. 10, Oceanside boys’ soccer goalkeeper Bryan Tirado suddenly found himself in a one-on-one battle with Red Devils’ star …
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The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
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Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
Editorial
Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
The return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.