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Maestro Scott Jackson Wiley will pick up his baton one more time as conductor of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra for their annual concert at St. Agnes Cathedral.

Some final notes: Celebrated South Shore Symphony music director bids farewell

It’s the end of era. The South Shore Symphony’s distinguished music director and conductor Scott Jackson Wiley will pass on his baton after the orchestra’s performance at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on Sunday. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/31/23

John Quadrino, 57, of Oceanside was sentenced to 41 months in prison and to pay $3.3 million in restitution after running a Ponzi scheme for five years that defrauded investors of approximately $13.1 million.

Oceanside man sentenced for using Ponzi scheme to fund gambling habit

John Quadrino was sentenced to more than three years in prison and shell out more than $3.3 million after admitting in court he devised a Ponzi scheme to help maintain his gambling habit. more

By Karina Kovac | 5/30/23

At the final Ronald Winchester Walk of Honor, Rockville Centre Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley and Trustee Katie Conlon presented a proclamation Saturday afternoon to Marianna Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School phys. ed. teacher and the mother of the late Marine First Lt. Ronald Winchester, who died during his second tour in Iraq in 2004. The annual walk has raised funds for organizations including the First Marine Division Association Scholarship Fund, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and America’s VetDogs.

The end of a fundraising era

U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester was killed on Sept. 3, 2004. In his memory, his family organized a Walk of Honor to commemorate him. more

By Christina Enrico | 5/30/23

The Pride captured the Colonial Athletic Association softball title in walk-off fashion, beating Towson 6-5.

Hofstra softball regains championship form

The Hofstra softball team captured its first Colonial Athletic Association title since 2018 in dramatic fashion and in the process kept a tradition alive for the storied program. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/30/23

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan speaks to seventh- and eighth-graders at Lincoln Orens Middle School. Her mission? For the public to bear witness.

‘Please share our stories,’ Holocaust survivor implores Island Park students

When Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, 88, spoke to seventh- and eighth- graders at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park, she didn’t just want to pass on a message — she … more

By Sean Kennedy and Karina Kovac | 5/28/23

Marianna Winchester, the Gold Star mother of U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester, and American Legion Post 303 Commander Frank Colon Jr. honored the troops on Veterans Day in 2017. Winchester, an Oceanside Middle School physical education teacher, created the fundraising Walk of Honor in her son’s memory.

The end of a fundraising era

What began as a way for a sister to honor her brother was transformed into a 15-year-long community-wide tradition in Rockville Centre. U.S. Marine Lt. Ronald Winchester was killed on Sept. 3, … more

By CHRISTINA ENRICO | 5/28/23

Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital President Dr. Adhi Sharma, center, joins honoree Andrew Triolo, left, and Community Service Award recipient Scott Kemins, right, at the 39th annual golf tournament fundraiser at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor.

L.I.’s largest hospital fundraiser hits the links

Hundreds gathered at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor on Monday, May 15, to show their support for Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its 39th annual golf tournament fundraiser. … more

By Daniel Offner | 5/28/23

Pamela Alcala was awarded the prestigious 2023 Robert M. Sherman Young Pioneers Award for her significant positive impact on local communities.

Pamela Alcala makes impact at Camp Ga’avah

Pamela Alcala, a clinical social worker and the program coordinator for the Friedberg Jewish Community Center’s Camp Ga’avah, is one of five recipients of the coveted 2023 Robert M. … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/28/23

Oceanside Garden Club members Janet Pearsall, Brit Birkelund, Dorothy Abbott, Ellen Johanson, J.F. Purcell and Maria Heller planted two pussy willows at the Schoolhouse Green for Arbor Day.

Garden Club heralds spring with pussy willow brushes at Schoolhouse Green

The Oceanside Garden Club planted two pussy willow brushes at Schoolhouse Green in honor of Arbor Day. Arbor Day is a day of observance where people are encouraged to plant trees and care for … more

By Karina Kovac | 5/28/23

Dishing up an old-time menu for the holiday

The Memorial Day acai bowl just will not work. Neither do I want to see a tofu hot dog or an Impossible Burger vegging out at my table. more

5/25/23

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