32.0°,
Mostly Cloudy Temples in Oceanside, Island Park to host Shabbat Across America events
After a rash of anti-Semitic incidents on Long Island and across the country, Temple Avodah is hosting a Shabbat Across America dinner for the first time in years, while the South Shore Jewish Center will continue with the annual tradition.
Bill would nix tax refunds owed to LIPA
Lawmakers look to aid residents of Island Park
The New York State Senate passed a bill on Feb. 11 that would prohibit the Long Island Power Authority from receiving tax refunds from local municipalities for its properties, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park.
Oceanside schools join Rockville Centre Behavioral Health Center
Only days before the death of an Oceanside High School senior last weekend, the school district announced a partnership with Rockville Centre and several other districts in Northwell Health’s new Behavioral Health Center. The facility helps students find care for any crises they may be facing.
Doctors from Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside warn of flu 'epidemic'
Staff urges residents to get vaccinated
After the flu-related deaths of nearly 70 children across the country and increased cases in Nassau County, doctors are warning about an “epidemic.”
Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 announces $589K surplus
The Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 board of commissioners is mulling a future tax cut after announcing that they had a $589,000 surplus from their 2019 budget and a legal settlement.
Heralds seek 2020 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2020 and summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long …
Island Park civics host 'Love Your Troops' event
The Island Park Civic Association hosted its 11th annual Love Your Troops Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Bridgeview Yacht Club on Feb. 8.
Oceanside's Mullin a county champ
Oceanside crowned one county champion and six All-County finishers at the winter track Nassau Class A championships at St. Anthony’s high school earlier this month. The accolades continued last week, when the Sailors qualified two athletes to perform in the state championships next month across three different events.
Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside hosts Go Red For Women Day
Heart disease survivor Santina Guarcello-Hunt and others were joined by Mount Sinai South Nassau staff members and visitors for the hospital’s annual “Go Red for Women Day” celebration on Feb. 7.
Herald in the classroom
A peek inside gym class at Oceanside Middle School
In John Messina’s physical education classes, Oceanside Middle School students are on their feet — and sometimes, their hands — for the whole class period.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside/Island Park
Those who attend mass at Windsor Avenue Bible Church on Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. are invited to a family-friendly gathering afterward.
Beer tasting at South Shore Craft Brewery in Oceanside
Join South Shore Craft Brewery for an evening of beer tasting on Feb. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Heart health event in Oceanside
Rockville Skilled Nursing hosts a cardiac education event at the Oceanside Library on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m