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Overcast Tyler Flach sues Nassau County for alleged jail beating
Currently serving 25 years to life for murder of Khaseen Morris
Tyler Flach, who was convicted for the fatal stabbing of Oceanside High School senior Khaseen Morris in 2019, has filed a federal lawsuit against Nassau County and six County correction officers, …
Melissa Hunter put on life support days after giving birth to second child
Challah Bake supports Oceanside alumna
The Chabad of Oceanside hosted a Challah Bake on Sept. 11, to not only welcome the Jewish High Holy Days, but also to raise money for 2007 Oceanside High School alumna Melissa Hunter, 34. Hunter …
Oceanside braces for tough stretch
Always listen to your coach. Leigha Zaman had two goals and an assist and Samantha Gemmo and Kaylin Harrington added first-half tallies as Oceanside ended a two-game shutout losing streak with …
Friedberg JCC honors Harvey Weisenberg with documentary premiere
The Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, celebrated retired Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, and his support for those with developmental disabilities, by hosting a screening of the short film, “A Voice for …
Breast cancer walk set for Oct. 14 at high school track
Satriano keeps his late wife’s memory alive
Oceanside resident Joe Satriano has dedicated his life to honoring the memory of his wife, Susan, who lost her 13-year battle against breast cancer in 2005. He has paid homage to her while helping …
Bandukra Family’s $5M apartment complex nears completion in Oceanside
Oceanside’s newest residential development — a $5 million, 23-unit private apartment complex at 418 Atlantic Ave. known as the Inlet — is nearing completion. Ubaid Bandukra, 34, and his …
Oceanside's Emma DeFrancesco earns the most prestigious Girl Scouts award
Emma DeFrancesco of Oceanside was one of 55 Girl Scouts in the Nassau County organization who became part of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class. These Scouts made a sustainable impact, …
A Rosh Hashana message from Rabbi Shai Beloosesky
At sundown on Sunday, Sept. 15, the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana begins. Known as the “Jewish New Year,” it kicks off a 10-day journey of self-evaluation, self-improvement, and lots of …
A Rosh Hashana message from Rabbi Jonathan Muskat
When we hear the shofar blast on Rosh Hashana, for many of us, the sound is a little bit jarring. Though we have heard it so many times before, this sound causes us jolt to attention, to feel a …
Meet the new Rabbi at Temple Avodah: Rabbi Shai
Rabbi Jeshayahu “Shai” Beloosesky is settling in with his new congregation after he was appointed the new rabbi at Temple Avodah, in Oceanside, the fourth rabbi in the history of the Reform …
Editorial
Staying safe from shark close encounters
It won’t be long before the iconic film 'Jaws' turns 50 — a fact that’s just difficult to imagine.
Op-Ed
You have no idea what teachers deal with
His name was David, and he killed himself in my second year of teaching.
Peter King
At this dinner, true patriotism was on vivid display
Recently I was privileged to attend the annual Patriot Award Dinner hosted by the Seaford High School 9/11 Memorial Committee. This event, and other 9/11 programs and projects in Seaford, are administered by the Memorial Committee . . .
Randi Kreiss
Chimps face N.Y. court test of ‘personhood’
Chimpanzee stories invite cheap shots, jokes and memories of J. Fredd Muggs (a regular on “The Today Show”), but the true story of these primates in modern times is both shameful and tragic.