Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Oceanside Broadway Club, formerly known as Club X, recently gave students a firsthand look at the professional theater world during a special trip to the Off-Broadway production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/26/26
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An Oceanside man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after police said he struck a 78-year-old woman with his vehicle Thursday afternoon, leaving her in critical condition.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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Students in Oceanside High School’s AP Research program transformed their academic work into community action this spring, organizing donation drives that supported local families through Catholic Charities of Long Island and breast cancer survivors through Catholic Health. The newly created AP Research Outreach Program allowed students to apply research, communication and leadership skills while making a tangible impact across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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The Island Park Public Library is beginning a new chapter as longtime Director Jessica Koenig retires after 12 years of service and Tracy Horodyski assumes the leadership role. Koenig helped guide the library through its post-Hurricane Sandy recovery, expanded programming and strengthened community partnerships, while Horodyski plans to build on that foundation with operational improvements and new initiatives for patrons.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/19/26
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The Summer Gazebo Readings returned to Schoolhouse Green in Oceanside on June 1, welcoming more than 75 attendees for the opening night of the long-running literary series. Founded in 2007, the free weekly program features poetry, storytelling, music and community performances throughout the summer, drawing audiences and performers from across Long Island.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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Students in Oceanside High School’s Castleton program honored Marine Corps veteran Cyrus Vaseghi during a flag-raising ceremony at Schoolhouse Green ahead of Memorial Day. The event, part of a tradition that has recognized local veterans since 2016, celebrated Vaseghi’s military service during the Persian Gulf War and his longtime contributions to the Oceanside community.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/19/26
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School No. 5 in Oceanside combined its annual Flag Day celebration with a unique look at local history, unveiling the real-life story behind a decades-old time capsule as the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary. The ceremony featured patriotic traditions, a surprise presentation by teacher Anthony Marino and plans to preserve artifacts recovered from the capsule for the school’s centennial celebration in 2029.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/19/26
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Firefighters from Island Park and several neighboring communities battled a three-alarm fire at Jordan Lobster Farms on June 13.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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6/13/26
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A new Pet Rock Garden at Detective Luis G. Alvarez Memorial Park is giving Oceanside residents a creative way to celebrate their pets while supporting animal rescue efforts. The community project, led by Oceanside resident and longtime rescue volunteer Roy Ruland, was unveiled May 31 with the help of students, library volunteers and animal advocates from across Long Island.
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By Abigail Grieco
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6/12/26
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The Village of Island Park celebrated the 100th anniversary of its Memorial Day Parade on May 23, combining a milestone year for the annual tradition with a solemn tribute to the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Despite rainy weather, residents lined the streets to honor fallen service members and take part in one of the village’s longest-running community events.
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By Allyson Ferrari
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6/12/26
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