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Mostly Cloudy Friedberg JCC commemoration pays tribute to Holocaust victims
The Friedberg JCC and the Jewish Community Council of Oceanside will co-host their annual Holocaust commemoration on May 6, bringing community members together to honor the memory of the victims. …
Mount Sinai Hospital parking lot proposal hearing delayed
Tensions ran high at a recent Hempstead Town Board of Appeals meeting as residents from Oceanside were left disheartened by the adjournment of a hearing concerning a parking lot proposal. The …
Oceanside Fire Department earns several honors
The Oceanside Fire Department was among several departments honored at the Nassau County Fire Commission awards ceremony at the Krasnoff Theatre at LIU CW Post on April 23. Along with Oceanside, …
Who let the dogs out in Oceanside?
O’Side schools grapple with issue of dogs on school grounds
A persistent issue has been stirring concern among Oceanside School District administrators along with residents and educators alike: dogs on school grounds. For years, as the weather becomes …
Knights of Columbus host Blue Mass in Oceanside
Lynbrook Knights of Columbus organized a Blue Mass at St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside and a breakfast at St. Mary’s Maris/Stella Knights of Columbus catering Hall in Lynbrook for on April 21 to …
Island Park school School district defends position in dispute over funds
Island Park School District defends withholding tax payments from Island Park Public Library, citing the need for student programs. Settlement dispute with Long Island Power Authority excludes library's share, causing financial strain. School board asserts adherence to tax collection laws, and settlement terms. Residents urged the district to cover library repairs.
Oceanside six-year old is taking a stand against cancer
Assemblyman Brian Curran and Congressman Anthony D’Esposito celebrated young leaders from the 21st assembly district in the "Young Leaders In The 21st" event. The event recognized 19 youths for their community contributions, including six-year-old Rylie Graham. Inspired by her brother's battle with cancer, Rylie raised $5,000 and collected toys for children at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
Oceanside lacrosse honors Ava Salonia
Oceanside High School lacrosse teams dedicate games to Ava Salonia, who lost her battle with leukemia. Oceanside's support showcased through the "Ava's Army" Facebook group and fundraising efforts. Love Ava Project was established to continue Ava's legacy, providing support to children battling illness.
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 …
April is stress awareness month
Donna Pisacano-Brown emphasizes the importance of managing stress for overall well-being. The guest column introduces stress, its impacts, and stress management techniques.
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 …