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Oceanside, Island Park Letters to the Editor
Why can’t D’Amato focus on local issues? To the Editor: I buy the Herald to keep up with local news. Each week I read Al D’Amato’s column and get angry. I really don’t know why the … more
Timothy Schlameuss who has volunteered for 11,000 hours.
Volunteers give thousands of hours to SNCH
While some community based organization are struggling to find volunteers, South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside is recognizing people who have given thousands of hours of service. Anne … more
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State test scores show mixed results
The growing number of parents opting their children out of state English Language Arts and math tests seems to have had a mixed effect on overall scores. Oceanside saw mostly gains this year, while Island Park saw mostly losses. more
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The Island Park Chamber of Commerce welcomed LB Wake and Water Sports to Island Park.
Island Park Chambers welcome new businesses
The Island Park Chamber of Commerce welcomed three new businesses to the area on Aug. 8. more
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From left: Ryan Stanton from the Long Island Federation of Labor, Scott Bochner of Sludge Stoppers, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, Representative of the Island Park Business and Residential Chamber Tommy Asher, Rich Henning of United Water, Rob Weltner of Operation Splash, Carl Lobue of the Nature Conservancy, Tawaun Weber of Vision Long Island, Adrienne Esposito and Maurren Murphy of Citizens Campaign for the Environment.
Coalition calls on Cuomo to fund Bay Park pipe
A broad coalition of Long Islanders traveled to Governor’s office to ask for funding for the Bay Park outfall pipe. The group – which consisted of environmental, labor and community leaders -- met with Bill Mulrow, Secretary to Governor Cuomo, August 4, in New York City.  more
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License mold removers
 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill sponsored by State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky that requires mold-removal specialists to be licensed. The new law strengthens the existing enforcement of health codes, requiring that a trained and licensed mold remover do mold eradication. more
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Courtesy FEMA The latest figures on policyholders who have opted in for a FEMA reexamination of their Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claim.
Deadline set for reopening FEMA flood claims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] has set a deadline for requests to review potentially underpaid Hurricane Sandy claims by September 15. more
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Kaminsky urges diplomas for disabled
Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky authored a letter – and was joined by more than 100 of his colleagues – to the Commissioner of the New York State Education Department [NYSED]) urging the state to address the lack of available high school diploma options for students with developmental and learning disabilities. more
An adult Diamondback terrapin.
It’s turtle nesting time
They are known as the Diamondack Terrapin, named for the pattern on their shell, they are the only turtle native to this area and able to survive in the brackish waters of the marsh. There have been reports of sightings crossing Austin Boulevard, Oceanside Road, at the Island Park train station parking lot, in gardens and back yards. more
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Town addresses zombie houses
The Town of Hempstead is beefing up its local law to deal with the additional abandoned homes after Hurricane sandy. more
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