Island Park secures $600,000 in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades. The project aligns with transit-oriented development goals. A partnership with Nassau County and New York State secured an additional $1 million grant. The project includes drainage system upgrades, resurfacing, and parking lot reconstruction. Collaboration with LIRR for parking lot improvements.
The Island Park Kiwanis Club, alongside the middle school Builders Club, hosted a successful annual pancake breakfast at Hegarty Elementary School on April 13. The event aimed to raise funds for …
Kiwanettes of Oceanside honors community members at awards dinner. Kiwanettes recognized for service since 1955. Awards were presented to Joe Cibellis and Towers Funeral Home staff. State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick praised Kiwanettes' community service. Assemblyman Brian Curran commended honorees for their dedication to Oceanside.
Oceanside School District highlights the ACE Program for Autism Awareness Month. The program provides job training and vocational experiences for special education students. Partnership with local businesses offers hands-on training opportunities.
The Hempstead Bay Sailing Club, located behind Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park, has been a hub for sailing enthusiasts for 63 years. Originally founded at the Middle Bay country club in Oceanside, the club has attracting members from across Long Island.
Oceanside resident and clinical social worker Paul Engel will be facilitating an eight-week-long group therapy session called “Healing from Emotional Anger and Relational Trauma”. The sessions …
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