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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. more

By Jerry Kremer | 9/13/24

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. more

9/13/24

Seeking post-pandemic healing in the woods

A cold wind, as loud as a trumpet, whipped across the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s highest peak in the Adirondacks, on Aug. 17. I could see only feet in front of me, because the mountain, at 5,344 feet above sea level, was enveloped by clouds. Then a light rain started to patter across the rocky slab at my feet. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/13/24

Enhancing education through accessible transportation

In the Village of Hempstead, the largest village in the country, the Hempstead Union Free School District has never had districtwide busing. more

By Taylor Darling | 9/13/24

Remembering our heroes

This time of year serves as a poignant reminder of our duty to care for those who dedicated themselves to saving others, and to honor the memory of those we’ve lost to these insidious diseases. more

By Jospeh Saladino | 9/13/24

Some thoughts on offshore wind energy

My whole career, I have always implored my children, students, employees and colleagues to consider all factors when making decisions. We are regularly faced with choices to make. Granted, most of them aren’t life-threatening, and hopefully pretty routine, but decisions just the same. more

By Ed Fare | 9/13/24

Take a bite out of fall at the apple orchards

Autumn’s many pleasures are upon us — and nothing says fall more than a visit to the apple orchards When you get home with your bounty, make some yummy apple treats. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/11/24

Senior Kyle Scheurer scored three touchdowns in his first varsity football game to help Oceanside defeat visiting Massapequa last Friday night.

Oceanside tops Massapequa, 42-39

The last time Kyle Scheurer played in a high school football game prior to Friday night was in 2021 when he quarterbacked Oceanside’s JV team. He skipped the past two seasons to focus on … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 9/9/24

Jeff Risener’s Big Time Basketball Camp, at St. Anthony’s Church, has been a summer fixture for kids on the South Shore for 30 years. At 72, Risener now feels it’s time to retire and focus more on his family and other interests.

Oceanside's Big Time Basketball Camp’s director, Jeff Risener, retires after 32 years at St.Anthony's

For over three decades, Jeff Risener has been known in the local basketball community as the director of the Big Time Basketball Camp at St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside. Last week marked the end … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/6/24

Mackenzie Eriksen and Harper Padin helped plant purple flowers for Overdose Awareness Day.

Oceanside gathers to fight scourge of overdose

In an effort to combat the opioid crisis, Oceanside residents gathered on Aug. 29 for a heartfelt and impactful overdose-awareness event. This was the fourth year that the Oceanside SAFE Coalition … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/6/24

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