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Oceanside, Island Park Letters to the Editor

Promote mental health To the Editor: Mental health — it’s the very core of our wellbeing, and yet, we treat it as if it’s a world unto its own. A complex world that can sometimes be a … more

4/13/16

Peter Ruocco was honored at the Island Park Civic Association “Love Your Troops” dinner dance in February.

Obituary: Peter Ruocco, 91

Former Island Park Fire Chief Peter Ruocco of the Original Engine Company, a member of the department for 55 years, died on April 6. He was 91. Peter Anthony Ruocco was born on March 10, 1925 in … more

4/13/16

Half of Oceanside, Island Park students opt-out

Nearly half of Oceanside and Island Park students were opted out of state English tests last week. This is an increase for both districts, when about third of students opted out from the English … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/13/16

50 Cent posed with Wine & Liquor store owners Lauren, left, Marina and Boris Kromas. (Donovan Berthoud/Herald)

50 Cent comes to Island Park

Rapper 50 Cent came to the Wine & Liquor Warehouse in Island Park last Saturday to autograph bottles of Effen Vodka. The Island Park Chamber of Commerce promoted the event. more

4/13/16

Oceanside Firefighters responded to the scene of a blaze.

Volunteer firefighters fight for insurance

A paid fireman and a volunteer fireman both respond to a fire where there are toxic materials. The paid fireman develops cancer of the pancreas, and his insurance pays for his treatment. The … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 4/6/16

Akemi Ramirez, 6, choose a Mickey Mouse bunny out of the massive pile.

I.P. Civic hugs a bunny

The Island Park Civic Association collected about 200 stuffed bunnies at the Local Ale House in Island Park last month for its “Hug A Bunny” drive. They dropped off the bunnies for … more

4/6/16

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. NY Senior America Queen at the 31st annual pageant on April 3.

Island Park woman wins Ms. New York Senior America

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. New York Senior America last Sunday at the organization’s 31st annual pageant held at the John … more

By Mary Malloy | 4/6/16

Dolores Hofman is competing in the 2016 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant.

Local woman vies for pageant title

Island Park resident Dolores Hofman is one of the contestants in the 2016 Ms. New York Senior America Pageant will take place on April 3 at Hofstra University. Ed Hofman and Dolores met in … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 3/30/16

The changes in Island Park school funding between this year and next year. The budget has a decrease in the tax levy because the district has reduced some debts.

I.P. schools spending despite smaller budget

Island Park’s budget will be smaller next year but the district is adding a school bus and four new staff members. Next year, the district will buy a new school bus for $52,000, because it is … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/30/16

Nassau county plans to demolish and repair the Barnum Island bridge, between Oceanside and Island Park, due to deterioration of the structure. Construction is expected to last 18 months.

Bridge rebuilding raises concerns

Plans to demolish and rebuild the Barnum Island bridge, between Oceanside and Island Park, have raised concerns among business owners and residents. According to Mary Studdert, spokeswoman for … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/30/16

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