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Oceanside and Island Park voters approved their school district budgets Tuesday, passing spending plans that preserve programs and staffing while funding capital projects in Oceanside.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/19/26
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With a midnight deadline passed and no agreement reached, the Long Island Rail Road shut down service early Saturday after five railroad unions officially went on strike, halting one of the nation’s busiest commuter rail systems and leaving nearly 300,000 daily riders scrambling for alternate travel plans.
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By Abigail Grieco and Brian Kacharaba
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5/16/26
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Nine-year-old Elizabeth Ruderman is encouraging her community to think differently about energy conservation — one light bulb at a time.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/15/26
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The Sunrise Association in Oceanside and Cohen Children’s Medical Center expanded a program designed to support parents and caregivers of childhood cancer survivors, bringing dozens of families together at Sunrise Day Camp—Long Island for the first joint “Closing the Umbrella: Caring for the Caregiver” symposium on May 3.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/15/26
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Retro69, a Woodstock tribute band, held a benefit concert on April 26 at Barrier Brewing Company in Oceanside, bringing together music fans and animal advocates to raise funds for Bobbi and the Strays Animal Shelter and Rescue.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/15/26
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The Oceanside High School varsity girls lacrosse team turned a regular season matchup into a heartfelt tribute on April 16, honoring the memory of former player Ava Salonia during an annual dedication game that continues to unite the community.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/15/26
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The Friedberg JCC hosted a Parkinson’s Wellness Fair on April 28, bringing together medical professionals, caregivers and community organizations in recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The event featured a keynote presentation from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, highlighting the latest developments in research, treatment and patient advocacy.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/15/26
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For Lily Davoli, a bat mitzvah isn’t only a milestone marking her coming of age, but also an opportunity to honor lives cut short and confront hatred with remembrance.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/8/26
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Two seniors at Oceanside High School have been selected to lead the Class of 2026, displaying qualities which have set them apart from the rest, including academic excellence, leadership and service.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/8/26
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Volunteers gathered at the Det. Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park on April 26 as the Oceanside Community Warriors hosted their annual community cleanup, continuing a tradition tied to Earth Day and local pride.
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By Abigail Grieco
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5/8/26
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