Thursday, March 27, 2025
Several fire departments responded to a house fire on Sunset Avenue in Island Park early Monday morning.
The Hempstead Town Board voted to approve a petition from Fieldstone at Oceanside LLC to redevelop the Oceanside Jewish Center property, on Brower Avenue, into residences. The decision paves the way …
Oceanside magician and elementary physical education teacher Ari Bisk is set to charm young minds and families with his upcoming card tricks program at the Island Park Library, running from March 20 …
The Oceanside School District held its third budget workshop at the March 12 board meeting which offered a detailed look at the district’s budget strategy, with a strong emphasis on fiscal …
Betsy Transom’s dedication to the Oceanside community spans decades, beginning with her efforts to plant pine trees at the Merle Avenue track. Since then, she has continuously channeled her …
The League of Women Voters of Central Nassau met at the Oceanside Library last Friday to view a screening of the film Ratified and discuss next steps for getting the Equal Rights Amendment passed. …
At Oceanside High School, top coaches, athletes, and community members gathered for the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association’s 30th annual clinic to focus on developing “leaders of character” through the sport. The event featured coaching insights, an awards ceremony, and a powerful keynote by Army’s head coach Jeff Monken and NFL alumni like Jay Fiedler and Giants’ Elijah Riley in attendance.
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet cases are rising among younger adults. On March 5, experts and survivors gathered at Mount Sinai South Nassau to deliver a life-saving message: early detection saves lives. Doctors stressed the importance of screenings—especially before symptoms appear—while survivor Matt Barbato shared his powerful journey of being diagnosed at just 36.
For Jeanine Badalamenti, community service isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life. The lifelong Oceanside resident and dedicated volunteer has been named the recipient of the Leadership Award by the Kiwanettes of Oceanside, recognizing her extensive contributions to local organizations and her unwavering commitment to strengthening the community.
Bill Murphy was a man who dedicated his life to helping others. Whether it was fundraising for children with disabilities or personally building ramps and handrails for families in need, his impact was immeasurable. Now, his daughters—Erin Molinet, Colleen Arnold, and Melissa Freilich—are honoring his memory by launching the Bill Murphy Memorial Scholarship, which will award $1,000 annually to an Oceanside High School senior.
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Throughout my career in public service, I’ve steadfastly championed government efficiency, easing the burden on taxpayers, and eliminating waste, fraud and abuse.
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As a member of the County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, I am committed to building on this success and safeguarding the progress that we have made in community-focused policing.
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In New York state, there is no law in place that protects survivors of sexual assault if they were voluntarily intoxicated during the crime.
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Like any resident of Oyster Bay, I’ve always had a fascination with our hometown president, Theodore Roosevelt. He seemed like such a larger-than-life character, a writer who was a soldier, a hunter who was a politician, and a statesman who truly cared for, and understood the needs of, the common man.