Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Oceanside residents packed a public hearing on Jan. 7 at Hempstead Town Hall to voice their opinions on a proposed townhome development at the Brower Avenue and Oceanside Road site of the Oceanside …
The Friedberg JCC hosted its first-ever “Coatchella” Coat Drive on Sunday, bringing together teens, volunteers, and music for a day of giving back. This event, spearheaded by the Special Events …
Oceanside High School hosted the first part of its Parent University book talk series on Jan. 7, engaging parents, educators, and community members in a discussion about the challenges of raising …
The highly anticipated “Poetry in Motion” — a short film that brings Long Island’s poetry scene to life through the lens of cinematic artistry — will be premiered at Oceanside Library’s …
Oceanside won’t be taking a conference championship into the most important stretch of the Nassau County wrestling season, but coach Brian Schoenfelder is hoping the Sailors take a few …
Motivated by the experiences of themselves, their friends and their family, teens created cards at the Oceanside Library on Jan. 6 to send to mental health patients at area hospitals. Cards for …
Long Beach High School has announced the top two students in this year’s senior class: Daniel Brenner is the valedictorian, and LiLin Garfinkel is the salutatorian. Brenner, 17, was born …
Ali Berke, a 24-year-old Oceanside native and singer-songwriter, capped off a milestone year by performing the national anthem for the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 29, 2024, her largest venue yet. Known as "Ali the Anthem Girl," Berke has performed at 14 Major League Baseball stadiums and venues like Madison Square Garden and Wrigley Field, pursuing her goal of singing at all 30 MLB stadiums.
Tom Lehman, Oceanside School District’s athletic director since 2019, has been named the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Citizen of the Year, recognizing his unwavering dedication, leadership, and community impact. Lehman will be honored on February 13 during the chamber’s annual cocktail reception at Temple Avodah.
Students in Stacey Greenfield’s Project Extra class at School Three are continuing their tradition of sponsoring a model for the Limb Kind Foundation’s annual Show Your Shine Fashion Show. The event, set to take place at the Huntington Paramount on Jan. 25, raises awareness about limb difference and limb loss while promoting confidence, kindness, and fundraising efforts to provide prosthetics for children in underserved areas of the world.
Columnist
While there are certainly plenty of domestic issues, and Americans in need, we cannot forget the people of Ukraine, who are nearing the end of their third year of war with Russia.
Columnist
In Nassau County, there is a palpable sense of hope and optimism on the horizon, and much of that can be credited to the steady, inclusive leadership of County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Editorial
As we step into the new year, we should resolve to move beyond empty platitudes. Instead of vague aspirations for “better days,” let’s strive for tangible progress: a stronger sense of community, a commitment to justice, and a willingness to adapt to changing realities.
Columnist
For nearly 45 years, U.S. Department of Education has soldiered past many attempts to break it apart, or disband it altogether, most notably by conservative politicians who believe that the federal agency oversteps states’ rights.