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Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 will hold its commissioner election on June 20.

Longtime former Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 employee announces commissioner candidacy

Former longtime Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 employee Joe Samoles announced that he is challenging Tom Lanning for a seat on the board of commissioners in the June 20 election. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

With the Long Island Power Authority seeking to reduce its property tax payments at four power plants, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park, residents from Island Park and Northport have banded together in protest.

Island Park, Northport residents team up to protest LIPA tax case

As the Long Island Power Authority continues to seek a reduction in its property-tax payments on four National Grid-operated power plants — including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station — Island Park residents met with a Northport-based coalition on April 11 to protest the efforts, which would significantly raise taxes in the communities. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

Angela Maimone, as Lucille Ball, talked to Andrew and Jolene Daniello during Oceanside School No. 4’s “Living Wax Museum” project.

Oceanside fourth graders present a 'Living Wax Museum'

To culminate their most recent English project, fourth-graders at Oceanside School No. 4 became famous figures for a morning in a performative presentation for parents and the community. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/18/19

We’ve got a plan to make L.I. commuters’ lives easier

For far too long, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been a faceless organization, with Long Island Rail Road riders paying for overpriced tickets while receiving subpar service. For years, over 300,000 daily LIRR riders . . . more

By James Gaughran | 4/11/19

Oceanside School District’s budget vote will include a separate ballot measure, in which voters will decide on using money from a capital reserve fund for artificlal-turf field repairs and interior door replacements at the high school.

Oceanside, Island Park unveil proposed 2019-20 school budgets

Oceanside and Island Park school officials have presented their proposed budgets for the 2019-20 school year, which emphasize facility repairs and security enhancements. Both districts are proposing budgets with tax-levy increases below the state’s 2.67 percent cap. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/11/19

The Project Extra class of 2019 received signed copies of “I Am Human” by Susan Verde, the book that inspired them to embark on a journey of kindness. They were joined by Limb Kind Foundation founder Robert Schulman and child ambassador Logan Passe at a celebration on March 19.

Oceanside Project EXTRA students donate $10,550 to the Limb Kind Foundation

It was a proud day for Project EXTRA on March 19, as the group’s 49 Oceanside sixth-graders presented a year’s worth of community service. Inspired by Susan Verde’s children’s book “I Am Human,” the gifted learners program raised $10,550 for the Limb Kind Foundation, which donates prosthetics to children with limb loss in the U.S. and internationally. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/28/19

S. Taylor Johnson left his mark on Oceanside schools (Part 2)

S. Taylor Johnson’s arrival in Oceanside in 1918 as the Oceanside School District’s new supervising principal brought stability and direction to a fractured community during its formative post-World War I growth era. more

By Seth J. Blau | 3/14/19

The Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 board of commissioners reached a $300,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Michael and Charles Scarlata on March 7, after reports from the state and county comptrollers indicated that they were involved in collecting illegal deferred retirement payments. It will be finalzed once the Scarlatas sign the agreement.

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7's board of commissioners announce $300K settlement with former supervisors

The Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 board of commissioners announced a $300,000 settlement in its lawsuit against former supervisors Michael and Charles Scarlata at its board meeting on March 7, pending their signature on the agreement. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/14/19

Oceanside High School hosted its inaugural book fair to foster a community of book love on March 6.

Oceanside High School hosts its inaugural book fair

Scholastic’s book fairs are typically held at elementary and middle schools, but that didn’t stop Oceanside High School from having one on March 6. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

S. Taylor Johnson left his mark on the Oceanside School District

S. Taylor Johnson’s arrival in Oceanside more than 100 years ago brought stability to the school district and helped to unify the community as a whole. While almost completely forgotten in today’s world, his place in the annals of the Oceanside School District is quite significant. more

By Seth J. Blau | 3/7/19

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