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Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

Long Island needs an innovation district

To compete effectively in a 21st-century innovation economy, Long Island needs an innovation district. The good news is that we have a perfect opportunity. The challenge is to build a consensus … more

By Nancy Rauch Douzinas | 1/13/18

Students in the BMBroadcasting program at Mepham High School in North Bellmore were busy on a recent Thursday preparing for an important show featuring an interview with the school principal, Eric Gomez. Among them were, clockwise from top left, sophomores Colleen Hefferen, of Bellmore, and Aidan Carolan, of North Merrick; senior Jason Spiller, of Bellmore; and junior Michael Daniels, of North Merrick. Simulating authentic workaday situations is at the heart of experiential learning, educators say.

Experiential learning, vocational education making a comeback

Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/22/17

Jane Smith Fisher, right, is challenging County Legislator in the 4th L.D.

Fisher challenges Ford in the county’s 4th legislative district

Seven-term County Legislator Denise Ford is being opposed by fellow Long Beach resident Jane Smith Fisher in the Nassau County 4th legislative district. The district encompasses Long Beach, Lido Beach, Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout and Island Park, and parts of East Rockaway, Oceanside, Woodmere, Lawrence and Cedarhurst. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/19/17

Incumbent County Legislator is being challenged by Karen Blitz in the 7th L.D.

Blitz challenges Kopel in the county’s 7th legislative district

Five-term County Legislator Howard Kopel is being opposed by Karen Blitz of Rockville Centre in the Nassau County 7th legislative district. The district includes Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook. more

By Tyler Marko | 10/19/17

Forgotten figures in Oceanside history

When one looks back in history, sometimes tragic events result in interesting, unintended results that eventually shape the world we live in today. The same is true of our local community. When a … more

By Seth J. Blau | 9/25/17

The Oceanside School District’s first modern school. Built in 1911, it would later become known as School No. 1.

A look through time at the Oceanside School District

Looking back at history, it is interesting how little known; long-forgotten individuals can unwittingly influence the development of a community. This is exactly the case with Miss Helen E. Westcott. … more

By Seth J. Blau | 8/21/17

Special elections sent a special message to both parties

The recent special congressional elections should send a signal to both parties. The outcomes weren’t really surprising, because the seats were held by Republicans . . . more

6/29/17

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced the indictments of 41 alleged members of the MS-13 gang on June 15. With her are, extreme left, Edward Friedenthal, chief of Singas’ Special Operations, Narcotics and Gang unit; Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter and Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations, Jason Molina.

41 alleged MS-13 gang members indicted

Following a broad investigation into the operations of the MS-13 gang, Nassau County officials announced that 41 of its alleged members were indicted on June 15 for multiple acts of violence and conspiracy in Nassau County over the last four years. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 6/16/17

A relieved Brian DeMartino, left, with his attorney Adrian Diluzio, after most of the charges against him were dropped last Wednesday.

Charges dropped against former O'side dog trainer

Brian DeMartino, the Oceanside man and former dog trainer who stood accused of abusing both his girlfriend and the dogs under his care, has had all but one of the criminal charges against him … more

By Peter Belfiore | 6/15/17

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