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The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosted Fam Fest on Oct. 5. Young resident Jose Daniti had some fun while learning about the Fire Department.

Frolicking fall fun at Oceanside Fam Fest

Hundreds of community members, including residents, business owners and elected officials, attended the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fam Fest event at Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside on Oct. 5. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/17/19

Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park hosted its sixth annual clam-eating contest on Sunday, which was attended by hundreds of participants and spectators.

New clam champ crowned at Peter's Clam Bar's annual contest in Island Park

Hundreds of spectators and contestants gathered at Peter’s Clam Bar on a sun-soaked Sunday afternoon for the establishment’s sixth annual clam-eating contest to benefit firefighters. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/15/19

The Oceanside Fire Department responded to a blaze on Southard Avenue on April 11.

Oceanside community rallies around couple that lost home in fire

The Oceanside Fire Department responded to a blaze on Southard Avenue on April 12. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/17/19

A Brentwood man died after his SUV crashed into Starbucks at 2755 Long Beach Road in Oceanside on Feb. 8.

Man dies after crashing SUV into Oceanside Starbucks

A Brentwood man died on Feb. 9 after crashing his SUV into an Oceanside Starbucks. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/11/19

Late former Oceanside firefighter and World War II veteran Henry Emilio died on Jan. 17 at age 97 after spending 55 years with the Oceanside Fire Department and serving his country in World War II.

Longtime Oceanside firefighter, World War II veteran Henry Emilio dies at 97

Longtime Oceanside firefighter and World War II veteran Henry Emilio died on Jan. 17. He was 97. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/31/19

One of the projects in the works this year for Oceanside is Woodcrest Village Park, a $60 million, 230-unit rental apartment complex on Rockaway Avenue. It is the former site of a 105-unit building that was demolished after being damaged during Hurricane Sandy.

Major projects in Oceanside, Island Park on tap for 2019

By all accounts, 2019 should be a year in which officials in Oceanside and Island Park get things done. There are a number of projects on tap for both areas, which officials said they expect to either start or complete in the new year. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/10/19

Oceanside Fire Department Chief Kevin Klein, right, is the Oceanside/Island Park Herald's 2018 Person of the Year.

Kevin Klein is the Oceanside/Island Park Herald's 2018 Person of the Year

Whether it’s battling fires, attending local events or helping those in need, Oceanside Fire Department Chief Kevin Klein is a stable force in the community. more

By Mike Smollins | 12/28/18

The Oceanside Fire Department hosted a special street dedication ceremony last Sunday to honor the eight members of the department who died in the line of duty. Above, members of Salamander Hook, Ladder and Bucket Company No. 1 with Tara Lane, center, the daughter of the late Keith Lane, who died in 2016.

Honoring the fallen heroes of Oceanside

About 200 residents gathered outside Oceanside Fire Department headquarters on Foxhurst Road last Sunday to honor the memory of eight firefighters who died in the line of duty at a special street dedication ceremony. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/28/18

Holiday tree lighting ceremony in Oceanside

Head to the Liberty Lighthouse Triangle on Friday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. for the annual holiday tree lighting. more

11/28/18

About 300 people attended a fundraiser for ailing Island Park firefighter William “Willie” Herbert, center, who was diagnosed with cancer in September. Above, Herbert during the event at the Coral House with his wife, Wendy, left, and daughter, Francine.

Hundreds attend fundraiser to support ailing Island Park firefighter

About 300 people flocked to the Coral House in Baldwin on Sunday to support lifelong Island Parker William “Willie” Herbert, who is battling cancer. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/15/18

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