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Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said he will push for the village board to opt out of the sale of marijuana after it became legal in New York state last week.

Oceanside, Island Park officials, residents react to marijuana legalization

Many elected officials and community members offered varying opinions after New York state legalized recreational marijuana use last week. more

By Mike Smollins and Peter Belfiore | 4/9/21

The Oceanside Library is temporarily moving to the Lincoln Shopping Center so that work on the current facility, funded by a $33.5 million bond, can begin.

Oceanside Library preparing for $33.5M revamp

As the Oceanside Library prepares to undergo a major overhaul, officials have announced that it will soon move to a temporary home, where it will maintain all of its current services. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/9/21

High-speed rail for L.I. deserves public support

With the Biden administration pushing a $2 trillion national infrastructure plan, what once seemed like a fantasy — high-speed rail for the Northeast — is slowly, steadily becoming a distinct possibility . . . more

4/8/21

Should municipalities opt out on marijuana?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, once an ardent detractor of any measure to legalize recreational marijuana, last week signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act . . . more

4/8/21

Dr. Adhi Sharma, chief medical officer at Mount Sinai South Nassau, stood with Town of Hempstead government officials at the unveiling of the Vaxmobile.

First-of-its-kind mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit comes to Uniondale

March 31 marked a milestone in the Town of Hempstead's battle against Covid-19. At a news conference, Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, you’re standing in … more

By Reine Bethany | 4/3/21

Herald Inside LI will host a staying local for college informational webinar April 8 at 7 p.m.

Herald Inside LI will host local college informational webinar

Herald Inside LI will host a live Zoom webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m. Panelists from local colleges and universities will … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/1/21

Herald Inside LI held a free Zoom webinar at 10 a.m. on March 25 called Health + Wealth.

Herald Inside LI hosts Health + Wealth webinar

In an effort to connect Long Islanders with health and wealth advocates, Herald Inside LI held a free webinar called the 50+ Health+Wealth Virtual Event on March 25. Sponsored by … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/1/21

Newspapers don’t belong in state recycling bill

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, has introduced legislation in the Senate that could cripple magazines and newspapers across the state . . . more

4/1/21

Oceanside School District Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington

Oceanside School District to allow students to return full-time

Following a community push, and after administrators conducted a study, middle and high school students in the Oceanside School District can return to in-person instruction full time later this month, if they choose. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/31/21

Administrators at the Oceanside Jewish Center remain hopeful that they can sell part of their property to a developer amid financial struggles.

Oceanside Jewish Center administrators mull next step after assisted living facility denied

Amid declining membership and decreasing funds, Oceanside Jewish Center administrators are seeking a new project at the house of worship after Town of Hempstead officials unanimously denied a request to build a 119-room assisted-living facility on part of the property. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/31/21

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