Oceanside High School class of 2024 goes forward fearlessly
The Oceanside High School graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 was held with great fanfare and emotional resonance, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication for the …
Oceanside street is renamed in memory of hero of Sept. 11 Ronald Kirchner
The Town of Hempstead has renamed Montgomery Avenue, in Oceanside, in honor of Ronald Kirchner, a member of the New York City Fire Department who lived on Montgomery with his family, and died of a …
Oceanside’s Marie Giambalvo celebrates 100th birthday
Marie Giambalvo, resident at the Oceanside Care Center, celebrated turning 100 years old on June 11. Born in 1924, Giambalvo grew up in Queens as one of six children. Reminiscing about her …
Oceanside’s Social Studies superstar Mitch Bickman honored with prestigious award
Mitch Bickman, the Social Studies Director for the Oceanside School District, has been honored with the Outstanding Social Studies Supervisor/Chairperson Award. This accolade recognizes his …
Oceanside High School students receive Memorial College scholarship
Oceanside High school seniors Chamille Malcolm and Jasmyn Peralta were each awarded scholarships towards their college education by the Say Their Names Association on June 13. Founded in 2020 in the …
Oceanside pool will open this summer, Town says
The summer season has arrived, yet the Oceanside pool remains conspicuously closed, prompting concern and speculation among residents. The pool, a community staple for over half a century, has been …
Shining a light on cancer victims
Oceanside High School’s Awards Night, on June 6, celebrated seniors who were presented with scholarships and awards, including the Susan Satriano Memorial Scholarship, which helps support students …
Oceanside's ‘Anthem Girl’ Ali Berke to swap stadiums for Jones Beach Bandshell
Ali Berke, of Oceanside, will take a break from her quest to sing the national anthem at every Major League Baseball stadium to perform some of her own songs at the Jones Beach Bandshell on June 27. …
Trio honored at outing for contributions to Temple Avodah
Temple Avodah in Oceanside held its annual Bob Harwood Memorial Golf Classic on June 10, honoring Dan and Rita Henick and Caryle Katz for their longtime contributions to the synagogue. In …
Oceanside student Samya Pathak achieves research milestone
Oceanside High School senior Samya Pathak has had her research published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. This milestone marks a significant step in Pathak’s budding …
Columnist
Fighting antisemitism and hate needs to start early
As a former Board of Education member and president in the Long Beach school district who has worked to provide a safe and more inclusive environment for our students, I am gravely concerned about the unprecedented escalation of antisemitism on our college campuses that many young Jewish people in our community will be facing in just a couple of months.
Editorial
Juneteenth is a time for reflection, celebration
Observed every June 19, Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. and highlights the ongoing struggle for equality and justice, emphasizing the historical and contemporary significance for all Americans, including those on Long Island."
Columnist
Cricket brings Nassau into the international spotlight
Like almost every Long Islander, until recently I had no knowledge of or interest in cricket. Now that the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Eisenhower Park has been such a success, I can …
Columnist
Tackling health disparities affecting Black Long Islanders
People of color in New York state have a vastly different experience navigating the health care system than their white counterparts. From challenges accessing care and disparate health outcomes to higher death rates and premature deaths, the urgency of this crisis cannot be understated.