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Fair Island Park gets $600K in funding for infrastructure
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.
Flapjacks and fundraising for Island Park Kiwanis
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 …
An honorable night for the Kiwanettes of Oceanside
Service organization’s awards dinner draws big crowd
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.
School program an ‘ACE’ for special education students
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.
Time to set sail in Island Park
Hempstead Bay Sailing Club welcomes the Island's sailors
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.
Long Beach man arrested for assault on Oceanside nurse
Police arrested a Long Beach resident following an assault on a Mount Sinai South Nassau nurse on Saturday, April 20, at 9:30 p.m. in Oceanside. Police were dispatched to Mount Sinai South Nassau …
What is the meaning of Passover?
For Jews, Passover is a time to commemorate our past, give thanks for today, and pray for a better tomorrow. In the Torah, Moses instructs all of Israel in the laws of Passover and the traditions to …
Photos: A hoppin’ good time in Island Park
The Island Park Village board welcomed residents to the annual Easter egg hunt at Masone Beach. The Easter Bunny made an appearance as parents and kids searched for Easter egg’s scattered …
Oceanside residents lend a hand to families for Passover
Oceanside Chamber member Mark Greenberg and his son volunteer for Nassau County Shomrim Society and Hatzilu Rescue Organization Passover food drive. Nassau County Shomrim Society and Hatzilu Rescue Organization team up for annual Passover food drive delivering meals to over 70 families.
Oceanside looking for signature win
Oceanside boys’ lacrosse is off to a great start on the season with a 9-1 record in Nassau Conference A. Last week, the Sailors won both of their league games convincingly, defeating Uniondale, …
Paul Engel provides support and healing with group therapy
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 …
HERALD EDITORIAL
There’s no such thing as too many debate
The political debate. It’s a chance to see and hear from those who wish to represent us in government. But for the candidates seeking office, only they can truly appreciate the stress and pressure that comes with it.
COLUMNIST
God knows where my story will lead
While I truly appreciated every moment of my 28 years in Congress, I’ve found that a real benefit of being retired is that I have more time to think about where I’ve been and how I got there. Don’t get me wrong. I’m still keeping myself busy in a number of areas, including writing for the Heralds. But there’s no longer the constant rush to be somewhere or get something done.
COLUMNIST
Hochul wins a round on the Albany battlefield
In this world, when you are presented with an opportunity to advance in some field, you often only get one chance. But when it comes to politics and you’re the governor of New York, you get four chances to succeed at the job. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul got her second chance to present her blueprint for the future, and she succeeded in winning over many of the state’s skeptics.
COLUMNIST
Why can’t we be told the truth about congestion pricing?
Some politicians give out “candy.” Some give out “medicine.” That’s the nature of politics. But what’s unacceptable is giving people medicine and telling them …