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Pontecorvo honored by Oceanside Kiwanis
Joe Pontecorvo’s extensive involvement in local organizations and his commitment to his community have made him a well-known figure in Oceanside, Island Park and Long Beach. His decades-long …
Photos: Island Park Springs in to Greek culture
The third annual Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Spring Fest was a rounding success this past weekend from May 16 to 19. On the menu were Greek staples such as gyros, chicken …
Mount Sinai South Nassau golf outing raises $800K
Mount Sinai South Nassau's 40th Annual Golf Outing sets fundraising record with over $800,000. Proceeds support hospital expansion, cancer patient care, and programs like the free "Cold Cap"
Oceanside captures Class AAA championship
Senior catcher Sophie Nesturrick had the best seat in the house Memorial Day weekend as Oceanside captured its first Nassau County softball championship since 2015. The third-seeded Sailors got …
Oceanside author Stephanie DeCarolis set to release "The Perfect Sister"
New novel releases July 16
Oceanside resident Stephanie DeCarolis is ready to captivate readers with her latest psychological thriller, “The Perfect Sister,” slated for release by Ballantine Books on July 16. The book …
From coma to canvas: an Oceanside photographer’s journey
Oceanside photographer Penny Frondelli’s art exhibit at the Oceanside library not only showcases her collection of paintings but represents her tale of resilience and creativity bouncing back from …
What is ‘emotional safety’
It’s May! The festive month of year when we celebrate: Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day – along with Mental Health Awareness Month”! I found my heart being emotionally …
Island Park schools propose $44.3M budget
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on the Island Park School District’s proposed $44.3 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. The spending plan is 2.4 percent …
Oceanside residents, Mount Sinai hospital clash over plans for parking expansion
Plans for the new hospital parking garage include internal traffic circulation and curb cuts to minimize external traffic impacts, according to hospital officials. However, residents near the hospital are opposing the expansion due to fears of increased traffic congestion, safety hazards, and the encroachment into residential areas.
Oct. 7 survivor Eden Gafner shares her story at Friedberg JCC
The Oceanside community gathered at the Friedberg JCC to hear Eden Gafner, a survivor of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, share her harrowing experience. Organized by Chabad of Oceanside and the JCC, the event aimed to raise awareness about the horrific events at the Nova festival and surrounding kibbutzim.
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 …
Columnist
Wishing for some of that World War II-era wisdom
Recently I had the opportunity to take part in a forum on President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms, hosted by Cornell University’s Institute of Politics and Global Affairs, which is directed by former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel.
Columnist
Recapturing times gone by in politics
Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
Columnist
Our public schools deserve better
After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.
Community
125 years of Nassau County: Much history to celebrate, much more work to preserve it.
Nassau County turned 125 earlier this year, and an eclectic grouping of politicians, artists and celebrities celebrated with the clinking of glasses at The Lannin catering hall at Eisenhower Park in …