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George Wenk, left, led the way from Oceanside High School on Oct. 6.

The cloudless sky and beautiful autumn weather belied the reason that 30 or so people were gathered outside Oceanside High School on Oct. 6: to help raise awareness for suicide prevention by sending … more

by Alex Costello | 10/15/09

Old Man Max's Cabbage Patch was written by a local, first-time author.

A worm who loves Italian ices

A worm who loves pizza and Italian ices? That’s the premise (along with the “there’s no place like home” moral) of Carol Nicotra’s first book, “Old Man Max’s Cabbage Patch. more

Mary Malloy | 10/15/09

Jeff Toback and Howard Kopel will face off for the 7th District Legislature seat on Nov. 3.

Kopel again challenges Toback in 7th

Two years ago, Lawrence resident Howard Kopel challenged Legislator Jeff Toback (D-Oceanside) in Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District race. Kopel came up nearly 700 votes short in his bid to unseat the 10-year incumbent. The two will face off again on Nov. 3. more

Paul Shapiro | 10/15/09

Bellmore Fair postponed

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, has been postponed, and has been rescheduled for the weekend of Oct. 24-25. more

10/14/09

Peninsula Counseling Center's 'A Tasteful Evening' will take place on Oct. 18 at The Woodmere Club.

Fundraiser for food fanatics

Your chance to get a taste of southwest Nassau County is coming up as the Peninsula Counseling Center plans its annual fundraiser. There will be 45 restaurants, bakeries, caterers and wineries participating in A Tasteful Evening at the Woodmere Country Club on Oct. 19. more

Andrew Hackmack | 10/8/09

Howard Kopel will only be on the Republican and Conservative lines on the Nov. 3 ballot after his petitions to be listed on the Tax Revolt Party line were denied.

Court rules Tax Revolt Party petitions invalid

Republican legislative candidate Howard Kopel’s attempt to gain another ballot line in the Nov. 3 election was thwarted on Sept. 30 when a referee in Nassau County Supreme Court invalidated his petition for the newly created Tax Revolt Party. more

Paul Shapiro | 10/8/09

Your Oceanside, I.P. Community Update

Your Oceanside, Island Park Community Calendar more

10/8/09

Island Park Lincoln Orens Middle School traded their desks for the great outdoors as they traveled with their chaperones to the Greenkill Environmental Education Center.

Somewhere that’s green

Island Park students head to the great outdoors. more

Courtesy Island Park Schools | 10/8/09

Petition comes up short

Republican legislative candidate Howard Kopel’s attempt to gain another ballot line in the Nov. 3 election was thwarted on Sept. 30 when a referee in Nassau County Supreme Court invalidated his … more

Paul Shapiro | 10/8/09

Photos by Ron Manfredi/herald Lorax, the band of event organizer Zachary Kirsimae, left, was the main event at the concert. Pictured with Kirsimae are drummer Dan Sadowski and lead guitarist Tim Hutcheson.

Lorax rocks against hunger

For all members of the Boy Scouts of America, the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, the organization's highest rank and honor, is the ultimate goal. For everyone trying for the rank, a community service … more

Alex Costello | 10/8/09