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Eric Gorton became the new chief of the Island Park Fire Department on April 8.

Island Park Fire Department names Eric Gorton new chief

Island Park Fire Department swears in Eric Gorton as 84th chief. Gorton, with over a decade of service and family legacy, steps into new role. First assistant chief Mahendra Hardwar, second assistant chief Michael Denis. Gorton's journey began in 2009, following family tradition. Gorton was installed as chief by Congressman Anthony D'Esposito. more

By Kepherd Daniel | 4/19/24

Water main breaks in Oceanside

A water main ruptured at the intersection of Anderson Street and Essex Court in Oceanside at around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. One vehicle suffered damage due to the incident. Liberty Water … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 4/4/24

The Island Park Fire Department gathered with County Legislator Patrick Mullaney and Island Park village board members at the Barnum Island Fire District on Jan 31. for a presentation on using the new CPR equipment purchased by the fire district

Barnum Island Fire District provides ‘Lifeline’ equipment for Island Park Fire Department

The Island Park Fire Department received advanced training on the “Lifeline Arm”, a defibrillator and CPR machine made by Defibtech and purchased by the Barnum Island Fire District. The district … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 2/9/24

Recognizing a century of service, Island Park Fire Department celebrates 100 years

When Ed Madden joined the Island Park Fire Department as a high school student in 1976, he recalled, there was an explosion of sewage storage tanks across Pearsalls Hassock that killed a … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 1/5/24

Oceanside home destroyed by flames on Christmas Eve

An Oceanside family was left homeless on Christmas Eve after flames claimed their Chance Drive house. more

STAFF REPORT | 12/25/23

A woman and child were pinned underneath a bus Monday afternoon in Oceanside.

Woman and child hit by a bus in Oceanside

A 45-year-old woman was struck and pinned under a mini school bus while she was pushing a baby stroller at the intersection of Davison Avenue and Long Beach Road in Oceanside on Monday afternoon. … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 11/14/23

Photos: Oceanside Fire Prevention Day was red hot

Oceanside Fire Department’s held its Fire Prevention Day at the at Fireman’s Field on Sunday. Residents young and old met with firefighters and kids had blast the friendly faces to run towards if … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 10/13/23

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

A garbage truck fire caught fire on Hampton Road.

Garbage truck catches fire in Oceanside

Oceanside Fire Department received a call for a garbage truck fire at 3550 Hampton Road on August 31 at 6:56 a.m. The units responded and the fire was extinguished. Hampton Road was closed for 45 … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/31/23

Oceanside Fire Department teamed up with McDonald’s on Atlantic Avenue to assist in volunteer fire department recruitment efforts.

Oceanside Fire Department teams with local McDonalds to boost firefighter recruitment

The McDonald’s restaurant on 31-35 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside helped out the Oceanside Fire Department in their recruiting campaign. The restaurant began to display recruitment flyers by the … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/19/23

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