Sunday, March 23, 2025
The Hempstead Town Board voted to approve a petition from Fieldstone at Oceanside LLC to redevelop the Oceanside Jewish Center property, on Brower Avenue, into residences. The decision paves the way …
The Oceanside School District held its third budget workshop at the March 12 board meeting which offered a detailed look at the district’s budget strategy, with a strong emphasis on fiscal …
Betsy Transom’s dedication to the Oceanside community spans decades, beginning with her efforts to plant pine trees at the Merle Avenue track. Since then, she has continuously channeled her …
The League of Women Voters of Central Nassau met at the Oceanside Library last Friday to view a screening of the film Ratified and discuss next steps for getting the Equal Rights Amendment passed. …
Two women were arrested following an undercover investigation at Noble Foot Spa, located at 2802 Long Beach Road in Oceanside, according to Nassau County police. Police determined that illegal …
Several fire departments responded to a house fire on Sunset Avenue in Island Park early Monday morning.
At Oceanside High School, top coaches, athletes, and community members gathered for the Nassau County High School Football Coaches Association’s 30th annual clinic to focus on developing “leaders of character” through the sport. The event featured coaching insights, an awards ceremony, and a powerful keynote by Army’s head coach Jeff Monken and NFL alumni like Jay Fiedler and Giants’ Elijah Riley in attendance.
For Jeanine Badalamenti, community service isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life. The lifelong Oceanside resident and dedicated volunteer has been named the recipient of the Leadership Award by the Kiwanettes of Oceanside, recognizing her extensive contributions to local organizations and her unwavering commitment to strengthening the community.
Bill Murphy was a man who dedicated his life to helping others. Whether it was fundraising for children with disabilities or personally building ramps and handrails for families in need, his impact was immeasurable. Now, his daughters—Erin Molinet, Colleen Arnold, and Melissa Freilich—are honoring his memory by launching the Bill Murphy Memorial Scholarship, which will award $1,000 annually to an Oceanside High School senior.
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet cases are rising among younger adults. On March 5, experts and survivors gathered at Mount Sinai South Nassau to deliver a life-saving message: early detection saves lives. Doctors stressed the importance of screenings—especially before symptoms appear—while survivor Matt Barbato shared his powerful journey of being diagnosed at just 36.
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It’s that time of year again, when New Yorkers who pay the highest combined tax burden in the nation have to beg Albany to return money to their communities.
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In recent weeks, a terrible cascade of restrictive executive orders and wholesale firings of government workers has shaken all of us, Democrats and Republicans, federal workers and everyone who depends on their good work.
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New York in 2022 told school districts they would be barred from purchasing gasoline- or diesel-powered buses after 2027, and instead would have to buy electric buses at more than double the cost.
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In an age when misinformation and secrecy can cloud public trust, the need for open government has never been more pressing. That’s why Sunshine Week — March 16 to 22 this year — a nonpartisan national initiative championing public access to information, is more than just an observance. It is a call to action.