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Canada geese are taking over Long Island. But where did they come from?
Long Island hidden histories and mysteries, part 1
If you have walked, driven, pedaled a bike or rowed your boat on Long Island in the last decade, you’ve likely noticed that there are a lot of geese around. They inhabit golf courses, sports fields, playgrounds, lakes, ponds and every place in between. But where did all these geese come from? What’s being done to control their population? Why don’t they fly south for the winter? Or just fly south for good? In short, what’s the deal with the geese? more
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A little garden history
The history of agriculture can be traced back to at least 10,000 years, when primitive people found the need to supplement their meat-eating diet with plants. They found that this food could be … more
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The biggest crime in Oceanside (not really)
It was the most dastardly caper in Oceanside history. Two men, under the dark of night, snuck onto an air base. They were most likely curling their slick Snidely Whiplash mustaches and giggling … more
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We should all celebrate Black History Month
Imagine a Western Civilization textbook without chapters on ancient Egypt or the Roman Empire. Imagine a World History reading list that included no books on China. more
Oceanside’s own Susan B. Anthony
The Oceanside community has a history of producing and supporting female candidates for elective office, as recently seen in its support for Town Supervisor Kate Murray and County Legislator Denise … more
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The 1911 year in review
The end of every year is frequently a time of self-reflection; it is a time to look back at the year in review — as the Herald did last week. But from a historical perspective, a more interested … more
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World War II veteran Joe Librizzi, left, and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy spoke to Oceanside High School students about the Veterans History Project.
McCarthy visits Oceanside High School
New York Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy visited Oceanside High School last Tuesday to speak to students about participating in the Veterans History Project. The project is part of the American … more
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Making a monkey of history
There’s something you should know about journalists: we thrive off weird, quirky stories. I love covering Oceanside and Island Park, and I know how essential local news is. What happens at … more
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An old photo of School 1, which burned in May, 1921. The fire left the outside wall intact, and it was used when the school was rebuilt.
The great Oceanside fire that no one remembers
I’m a history buff. I love the kernels of knowledge that one can find from reading history textbooks. But what I love even more than history is researching history, whether actively or … more
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Dr. Linda Opyr was named Nassau County's 2011-13 poet laureate on June 12.
'I Am Your History'
Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land Before you waved away all you knew Lifted anchor, set sail – Bright star above to guide more
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