Oceanside scrappy under new coach
Despite having just one win to show for it, the Oceanside girls’ soccer team, under a new coach, is already turning heads this season by pushing some of the top teams in the county to their …
There’s no stopping Oceanside Ironman Eric Neufeld
When it comes to pushing physical limits, 41-year-old Oceanside resident Eric Neufeld stands out as an athlete — in addition to being a dedicated husband and father. On July 21, Neufeld crossed …
Animal Surgical center brings Youth Day to Oceanside
Young people in Oceanside will have a chance to take a close look at the veterinary profession on Sept. 21, when Dr. Tomas Infernuso, the founder and medical director of the Animal Surgical Center, …
Island Park's Long Beach Motor Inn to transform into sanctuary for disabled veterans in 2026
After more than a decade of neglect, Island Park’s Long Beach Motor Inn is set to undergo a transformation, becoming a sanctuary for disabled veterans and first responders. Nassau County has …
Oceanside welcomes students back to school
Students at Oaks School Three in Oceanside hopped off the bus for the first day of school on Sept 3. filled with excitement for the new academic year. The young students entered the building around …
Fire destroys Oceanside store early Friday morning
A devastating fire tore through a store in Oceanside early Friday morning, igniting shortly after midnight on Oceanside Road. Approximately 100 firefighters responded swiftly to the blaze, bringing …
Oceanside Basketball camp honors legendary coach Vito Montelli
This summer, the Oceanside Hard 2 Guard Basketball Camp dedicated its season to the late Vito Montelli, a legendary basketball coach with over 50 years of coaching experience. The legendary …
Oceanside gathers to fight scourge of overdose
In an effort to combat the opioid crisis, Oceanside residents gathered on Aug. 29 for a heartfelt and impactful overdose-awareness event. This was the fourth year that the Oceanside SAFE Coalition …
Oceanside's Big Time Basketball Camp’s director, Jeff Risener, retires after 32 years at St.Anthony's
For over three decades, Jeff Risener has been known in the local basketball community as the director of the Big Time Basketball Camp at St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside. Last week marked the end …
Obituary
A lifetime of advocacy, all without speaking
Ricky Weisenberg, who was living at the AHRC Nassau group home in Plainview, died on Aug. 7, at age 66,
Columnist
The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
Columnist
Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
Columnist
Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.
Editorial
Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
The return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.