Thursday, March 20, 2025
Several fire departments responded to a house fire on Sunset Avenue in Island Park early Monday morning.
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.
Island Park students at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School were treated to an unforgettable visit from acclaimed author and illustrator Douglas Florian on Feb. 26. Florian, best known for his …
Island Park residents gathered at a Town of Hempstead board meeting on Feb. 25, at which the board voted to pass a one-year moratorium on a proposed 40-megawatt lithium Battery Energy Storage System …
The Island Park PTA is gearing up for its first-ever Health & Wellness Fair on March 6 at Lincoln Orens Middle School, an event designed to educate and engage the community in maintaining a healthy …
In an ambitious project that began in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Mount Sinai South Nassau has unveiled its new, cutting-edge emergency department.
Oceanside residents gathered on March 2nd for the Annual Dr. Seuss & Friends Day, a cherished community tradition celebrating literacy and creativity. Families enjoyed lively story time sessions, …
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