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South Side High School held its graduation at Hofstra University last Friday. The ceremony included speeches by classmembers and dignitaries, performances by the choir and band and a retrospective video on the class of 2016 that had everyone laughing.

‘Step out of your comfort zone and try something new’

The class of 2016 has said goodbye to South Side High School. Last Friday, 258 members of the senior class marched into the sports arena at Hofstra University for their sendoff. After the … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/29/16

Rockville Centre cop hurt by Oceanside man's getaway car

An Oceanside man was arrested for stealing from a car in Rockville Centre in a chase that ended with collision with a police car. On July 13 at 4:03 a.m., Rockville Centre police officers … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/14/16

Police: Man stole $300 worth of meat from Oceanside supermarket

Nassau County Police announced today that they are looking for a man who stole $300 worth of meat from a supermarket in Oceanside. On June 2, at about 8 a.m., the man pictured in the surveillance photo placed $300 worth of meat in a basket at Stop & Shop at 3577 Long Beach Road in Oceanside. He then exited the store without paying. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/13/16

A surveillance video image of the man who shoplifted more than $1,600 from Staples in Oceanside.

Police looking for Oceanside Staples shoplifter

Nassau County Police are looking for a man who stole more than $1,600 worth of merchandise from Staples. On April 18, at about 10:40 a.m., the man pictured in the photo exited Staples at 3650 Long … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/21/16

Mayor Francis X. Murray, left, was joined at the unveiling of the new sign by his father, former Mayor Gene Murray, Fire Chief Robert Seaman, American Legion Commander Frank Colon Jr. and Police Commissioner Charles Gennario.

Rockville Centre honors its heroes

Drivers on Maple Avenue will know the heroes of Rockville Centre. On June 14, the village unveiled a new Avenue of Heroes street sign. Maple Avenue is home to the Fire Department, the Police … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 6/22/16

Emergency responders surveyed the barbecue that caused an explosion in an Oceanside backyard.

Oceanside man severely burned in backyard explosion

An Oceanside man was seriously burned after an explosion in the backyard of 272 Bayside Avenue. The explosion happened on April 28 at 11:40 a.m. while the man, 64, was using his backyard brick barbecue. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/28/16

Construction continues apace at AvalonBay Rockville Centre’s Phase II development. It is still set to open next year.

AvalonBay on schedule to open next year

Work on AvalonBay Phase II may be in the early stages, but it is still on schedule to open in a year. “Construction is going great,” said Chris Capece, AvalonBay’s senior development … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 5/4/16

The change in Island Park’s school budget after the addition of $87,922 from New York State.

Island Park will use state funds to save money

Island Park schools will use fewer reserve funds in next year’s budget thanks to extra money from the state. The district announced the change to its budget at a board of education meeting on … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/27/16

Dr. William Johnson Superintendent, Rockville Centre schools

ERASE Racism to honor two from Rockville Centre

Two members of the Rockville Centre community are being honored for their efforts to identify and fight discrimination. ERASE Racism announced that Dr. William Johnson and Lawrence Levy are … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/27/16

The formula used to determine tax levy limits. Island Park schools will have a decrease in its tax levy due to paying off its debts.

I.P. school taxes and budget decrease

Island Park schools will see a reduction in the budget but not a reduction in programs, according to administrators. The school district announced its $38.78 million budget — a $120,000 … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/2/16