The Oceanside and Island Park school districts have passed both their respective budgets for the 2024-25 school years and all unopposed trustees for each district have kept their titles. The budget …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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5/21/24
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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 …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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5/17/24
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Island Park Little League welcomed the community to its annual opening day parade on May 4th, marking the official start of the baseball season in Island Park.
A beloved tradition among …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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5/10/24
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Island Park is preparing to immerse itself in a springtime celebration as the third annual Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Spring Fest, is set to treat residents with Greek culture from …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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5/10/24
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The Village of Island Park and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, held a successful Arbor Day tree-planting event took place on the Village Green. The day saw active participation from …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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5/10/24
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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.
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By Kepherd Daniel
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4/25/24
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Island Park secures $600,000 in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades. The project aligns with transit-oriented development goals. A partnership with Nassau County and New York State secured an additional $1 million grant. The project includes drainage system upgrades, resurfacing, and parking lot reconstruction. Collaboration with LIRR for parking lot improvements.
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By Kepherd Daniel
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4/19/24
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Island Park Fire Department swears in Eric Gorton as 84th chief. Gorton, with over a decade of service and family legacy, steps into new role. First assistant chief Mahendra Hardwar, second assistant chief Michael Denis. Gorton's journey began in 2009, following family tradition. Gorton was installed as chief by Congressman Anthony D'Esposito.
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By Kepherd Daniel
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4/19/24
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For Jews, Passover is a time to commemorate our past, give thanks for today, and pray for a better tomorrow. In the Torah, Moses instructs all of Israel in the laws of Passover and the traditions to …
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By Rabbi ‘Shai’ Beloosesky
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4/19/24
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The Island Park Kiwanis Club, alongside the middle school Builders Club, hosted a successful annual pancake breakfast at Hegarty Elementary School on April 13.
The event aimed to raise funds for …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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4/19/24
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