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Really, the world outside is conspiring to corrupt us. The mindless chatter is deafening, the distractions are pervasive . . . more

9/7/23

The pipes beckon with spirit

As the calendar turns to fall, it’s time once again to share in the delights of all things Irish at the annual Feis and Irish Festival, presented by the Nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. more

By Karen Bloom | 9/6/23

The Nassau Library System offers a ‘Techmobile,’ which brings digital access, technology help and library services to patrons who might not otherwise have access to those services. It registered nearly 2 million digital checkouts last year — or more than 5,000 per day.

County libraries meet the future with 1.9 million digital checkouts

Read a book. Listen to a book. But don’t feel like you have to physically pick up the book. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/5/23

High school students have been presenting philosophy for several years to the younger students.

High school students bring philosophy to kindergarten

Introducing big topics to young children, 10th-graders at Oceanside High School’s integrated program visited the kindergarten classes at School #6 to teach philosophy. The high school students … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/5/23

Oceanside High School earned high marks for its athletic sportsmanship

Oceanside High School wins high mark in sportsmanship

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association named Oceanside High School among one of the four high schools as winners for the 2022-23 sportsman promotion program. This marks the … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/3/23

Author Bernie Ditchik is not slowing down — even at 100 years old.

Harbor Isle Centenarian Bernie Ditchik celebrates new edition of book

Isle Harbor resident Bernie Ditchik loves stories. In 2016, at 92, he published a children’s book, “Grandpa Bernie’s Bedtime Stories.” He will be celebrating his 100th birthday with a new … more

By Janet Prete | 9/3/23

The Oceanside library plans to unveil new renovations next June. Renderings show the modern look the facility will have when work is completed. Library officials hope libraries across Long Island will benefit from more state funding by then.

Oceanside Library awarded $166,000 in state aid

The Oceanside Library is poised to benefit from over $166,000 in funding from the state. The financial injection comes as part of a state education department initiative that will distribute a total … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/3/23

Marie Lentini, Emma Olenick, Madison Moore, Vanessa Frangiadakis, Lana Landa, Samantha Gemmo, Julianna Ewashko, Riley Mohr, Addison Vice at Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside.

Oceanside mourns Ava Salonia, who lost battle against leukemia

The Oceanside community is mourning the death of Oceanside High School sophomore Ava Salonia, who lost a hard-fought battle against cancer on Aug. 17. The 16-year-old was diagnosed with acute … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/3/23

Pride junior midfielder Eliot Goldthorp was named Coastal Athletic Association Preseason Player of the Year.

Hofstra seeks conference Three-Peat and more

The bar has been raised for Hofstra men’s soccer. Hofstra repeated as conference champions last fall, but were unable to replicate its 2021 postseason success when the Pride reached the … more

By Andrew Coen | 9/1/23

Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir, a native of Iceland, shined as a first-year college player last fall with three goals and two assists.

Hofstra aims for another CAA crown

Hofstra women’s soccer defied the odds last year to repeat as conference champions and will look for a far clearer postseason path this fall in the Coastal Athletic Association. The Pride … more

By Andrew Coen | 9/1/23

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