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Island Park School District and Island Park Library are feeling the impact of the LIPA settlement.

Island Park schools propose $44.3M budget

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on the Island Park School District’s proposed $44.3 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. The spending plan is 2.4 percent … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/17/24

Oceanside residents will decide on the proposed $181 million budget on Tuesday.

$181 million spending plan for Oceanside

Voters in Oceanside will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide on the school district’s proposed $181 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. The spending plan is just over 4 percent larger than … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/17/24

Oceanside photographer Penny Frondelli unveiled and presented her art exhibit at the Oceanside Library, which was inspired by her rehabilitation after being in a medically induced coma for seven days. She took in the moment with her husband, John, and her son,

From coma to canvas: an Oceanside photographer’s journey

Oceanside photographer Penny Frondelli’s art exhibit at the Oceanside library not only showcases her collection of paintings but represents her tale of resilience and creativity bouncing back from … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/17/24

Several school buildings in Oceanside are seeing the benefits of the district's energy contract.

Oceanside's energy contract creating savings

Oceanside School District is seeing results in its mission toward energy efficiency. In 2021, the School District entered into an energy performance contract with the energy-saving company Energy … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/17/24

All of the people who lit candles in the Candle Lighting in memory of the six million & the Righteous Gentiles..Left to Right: Tara Corn, Judy Cooperman - 2nd generation survivor, Survivor Ava Levandel, Edith Rosenbaum - 2nd generation survivor, 8th grader Sara Davis, 7th grader Natan Aryeh, Sid Waxman - 2nd generation survivor, Monte Leeper, and Gloria Lebeaux.

Friedberg JCC hosts Yom Hashoah event

The Friedberg JCC and the Jewish Community Council of Oceanside co-hosted their annual Holocaust commemoration on May 6, bringing community members together to honor the memory of the victims. The … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/17/24

Holocaust survivor and Long Beach resident Hedy Page shared her story and lessons of compassion with Oceanside students last week

Holocaust survivor Hedy Page visits Oceanside High School

Hedy Page, a Holocaust survivor, visited Oceanside High School on May 1, providing students with a rare opportunity to come face-to-face with living history. Page, 94, of Long Beach, shared her … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/10/24

Island Park Brewers, Blue Jays, Royals, Phillies, Giants, Pirates opened the start of another exciting baseball season.

Photos: Island Park Little League kicks off the season

Island Park Little League welcomed the community to its annual opening day parade on May 4th, marking the official start of the baseball season in Island Park. A beloved tradition among … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/10/24

Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church will host its third annual Spring Greek Fest from May 16-19.

Come to the Spring Greek Fest in Island Park May 16-19

Island Park is preparing to immerse itself in a springtime celebration as the third annual Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Spring Fest, is set to treat residents with Greek culture from … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/10/24

Olivia Wilson 10, and Island Park trusteeMichael Gagliardi got their hands dirty for a greener village.

Arbor Day tree planting unites Island Park

The Village of Island Park and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, held a successful Arbor Day tree-planting event took place on the Village Green. The day saw active participation from … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/10/24

Sympatico members Carol Buchanan, Christine Surh Maryann O’Keefe and Asuka Ichikawa will grace Island Park with their vocal skills.

Women's barbershop quartet to perform at Island Park Library

See the melodies of Sympatico, a women’s barbershop quartet, at Island Park Library on May 11 at 2 p.m. Sympatico, formed by Christine Surh, Carol Buchanan, Maryann O’Keefe, and Asuka Ichikawa. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 5/9/24

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