Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Theatre Guild of Oceanside, in partnership with the Oceanside Department of Community Activities, presents the timeless musical Oklahoma! on December 7 at 8 p.m. and December 8 at 2 p.m. at Oceanside School Six.
A Change.org petition titled Demanding Accountability and Safety from Guardian Bus Company has garnered over 530 signatures, as Oceanside residents call for urgent safety reforms following several concerning incidents.
An Oceanside High School alumnus has embarked on a journey of intellectual discovery by releasing his latest book, My Fabulous Fascist Summer. Motivated by concerns about the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S., Gruber traveled overland from Lisbon to Istanbul, engaging with historians, journalists, artists, and everyday citizens to explore the roots and consequences of fascism in Europe.
Oceanside High School art students recently took a creative journey to the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Led by art teachers Kathryn Thiel and Nanci Nigro, the field trip included students from the Cartooning and Photo III classes, providing them an opportunity to engage with world-class exhibits and expand their artistic perspectives.
Island Park residents are pushing back against a 20-year PILOT agreement for the Ocean Avenue Marina project. Developer John Vitale plans to transform a 3.58-acre site on Waterfront Boulevard into a 117-unit luxury apartment complex. Opponents argue the lengthy tax break would exacerbate financial challenges stemming from the 2022 LIPA tax settlement, which has already reduced the district’s tax base by 45%.
Yes! It’s that time of year when we celebrate the festive holiday, Thanksgiving. The day when we reflect and give thanks in honoring both our American history, as well as our own family traditions. …
Oceanside’s Tara Tubridy has been a cherished part of the holiday season for 19 seasons as a member of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes. Performing in the iconic Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Tubridy balances her role as a mother to three daughters with her life on stage and a career in real estate.
Oceanside High School came alive with excitement on Nov. 14 as the Harlem Wizards dazzled the crowd with slam dunks, tricks, and fan interaction. The event featured two games pitting students and staff from Oceanside schools against the Wizards, all in support of local PTA programs and student councils.
Oceanside clinical social worker Paul Engel is launching post-election support groups to help individuals process emotions like anger, fear, and grief in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Engel, with over 40 years of experience in mental health, aims to foster healing, understanding, and strategies for coping with societal change.
Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead is celebrating 35 years of The Nutcracker, with this year's student-led production coinciding with the school’s 75th anniversary. Directed by alumna Annie Melia, the performance showcases the students’ talent and dedication, from choreography to stage management, creating a unique take on the holiday classic.
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As the United States welcomes the dawn of a new era with the election of our 47th president, Donald Trump, we are poised for an unprecedented resurgence of economic independence, stability and local growth.
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Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30. Created in 2010, this annual date is both a celebration and a promotion, dedicated to supporting mom-and-pop businesses and encouraging consumers to shop locally. …
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Donald Trump’s overwhelming victory in the presidential contest marked the most astonishing comeback in American political history, and a dramatic realignment of political coalition forces.
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But the most significant statement that should have been given a warning label was Trump’s pledge to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a significant role in the nation’s health agencies. He is now Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services.