Oceanside/Island Park Person of the Year: Karen Davis is Continuing a legacy of helping Island Park

As a child, Oceanside resident Karen Davis, 56, always expressed a desire to become a teacher, as evidenced by schoolbooks in which she repeatedly marked "teacher" as her career aspiration. She …

Photos: A magical holiday on the Island Park Village Green

The Winter Wonderland celebration brought the Island Park community together, kicking off the holiday season with warmth, generosity, and festive fun. The Village transformed into a festive Winter …

Oceanside holiday house raises money for cancer

Near School 8 in Oceanside, Mike Rosello’s home on 3286 Messick Ave. transforms into a wonderland each holiday season. For over a decade, Rosello has brought joy to the community with his dazzling …

Oceanside's Dees’ Nursery sends Trees to the Troops

The warm spirit of the holidays was heartfelt at Dees’ Nursery in Oceanside for a storied tradition, as community members gathered for the Trees for Troops send-off on Dec. 9 — an event that has …

Oceanside Middle School gets $23,000 grant for coding club

Oceanside Middle School math teacher John Heron has secured a $23,000 grant from DonorsChoose to enhance students’ experiences in coding and problem solving. Financed by Optimum, the grant will …

Columnist

Will Sheeline: Helping Ukraine fight for justice

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

Ari Brown: County Exec Blakeman: a shining example of leadership

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

Stepping into a new year with hope and resolve

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.

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Jordan Vallone: We need the Department of Education

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.