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Overcast Probe into Oceanside sanitation district commissioner stalls amid insurance fight
Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7’s insurance carrier has declined coverage to defend Commissioner Ryan Hemsley amid a district investigation into racist, homophobic and other negative posts that he allegedly made on Facebook in the past that were unearthed last October.
Oceanside Middle School earns prestigious honor
Named one of 16 Schools to Watch statewide
Oceanside Middle School Principal Allison Glickman-Rogers beamed when the school was once again named one of 16 Essential Elements Schools to Watch recently. The school had previously received the honor in 2012, 2016 and 2018.
Oceanside Library preparing for $33.5M revamp
Facility to temporarily move in fall as work begins
As the Oceanside Library prepares to undergo a major overhaul, officials have announced that it will soon move to a temporary home, where it will maintain all of its current services.
Oceanside val, sal reflect on school
Oceanside High School valedictorian Matthew Friedman and salutatorian Courtney Murphy have adapted to the scholastic challenges that have arisen over the past year. Hybrid schedules and the stresses of applying to colleges and playing varsity sports during a pandemic have not stopped the two from balancing their commitments and finishing at the top of their class.
Oceanside School District to allow students to return full-time
Following a community push, and after administrators conducted a study, middle and high school students in the Oceanside School District can return to in-person instruction full time later this month, if they choose.
Herald Community Newspapers seek 2021 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2021 summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long Beach …
Defense sets tone for Oceanside
With only one defeat and four goals allowed through seven games, Oceanside (3-1-3) is one of four teams in contention for the top spot in Nassau Conference AA-I girls’ soccer. “We have …
Bill to provide relief to New York American Water ratepayers stalls in Assembly
Legislation in the state budget that would have made a public takeover of New York American Water possible while bringing rate relief to customers stalled in the Assembly after being approved by the Senate.
Oceanside, Island Park officials, residents react to marijuana legalization
Many elected officials and community members offered varying opinions after New York state legalized recreational marijuana use last week.
First-of-its-kind mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit comes to Uniondale
March 31 marked a milestone in the Town of Hempstead's battle against Covid-19. At a news conference, Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, you’re standing in …
Op-Ed
New York has legalized marijuana. What now?
Now that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and quality-of-life concerns are addressed as part of the rollout process.
Jerry Kremer
Some of us are killing our friends without bullets
We Americans have experienced a horrible year since the coronavirus invaded out shores. We’ve been confined to our homes, prohibited from traveling . . .
Randi Kreiss
Oldies but goodies have the right stuff
I married an older man, and this week he’s turning 75. When we met, I was 14 and he was 15.