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Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and its partners recently donated $100,000 in medical supplies and personal protective equipment and $55,000 to fund more medical supplies for physicians in India.

Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside and its partners donate supplies to India amid Covid-19 struggles

Nearly $100,000 in essential medical supplies, equipment and personal protective equipment, as well as an additional $55,000 to fund the purchase of other critical medical supplies has been collected by Mount Sinai South Nassau and its attending medical staff in collaboration with the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, Queens Long Island, is being shipped by Wheels Global Foundation to hospitals in India to support them in their battle against a deadly outbreak of Covid-19. more

6/9/21

Oceanside hosted a Cars and Coffee event on Sunday at the Long Island Rail Road station’s parking lot.

Summer car shows rev up in Oceanside

Oceanside local car enthusiasts gathered on Sunday to enjoy some coffee and look at some exciting cars in the Long Island Rail Road station parking lot. more

6/9/21

The Oceanside Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day by planting a tree in the hamlet. Taking part were, from left, Co-Presidents Ellen Johanson and Loretta Sheiman, and members Nonie Muellers, JF Purcell and Brit Birkelund.

Oceanside Garden Club grows community spirit with tree planting

The Oceanside Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day by planting a flowering dogwood, a native tree, in a local park. more

6/9/21

Oceanside Library returned with summer gazebo readings on Monday. Freeport resident Lloyd Abrams entertained the crowd with his poetry at a past event.

Oceanside Kiwanis's summer gazebo readings return in-person

After a few changes last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Oceanside Library is returning to its regular summer gazebo readings this year for its 15th season, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside. more

6/9/21

Oceanside School District Superintendent Dr. Phyllis Harrington.

Mask mandates for students puzzle Oceanside, Island Park parents, officials

Though Gov. Andrew Cuomo last announced that a mask mandate would be lifted in schools, state officials decided Monday that students should wear them inside for the rest of the school year, while parents expressed varying views about unmasking their children in school going forward. Districts can, however, choose to opt out of masking requirements. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/21

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Commissioner Ryan Hemsley.

Firm reveals findings in Oceanside sanitation probe about alleged racist posts

The Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 board of commissioners is seeking to move forward and put controversy behind it after an independent law firm revealed the findings of its probe into Commissioner Ryan Hemsley at the board’s June 3 meeting. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/9/21

An Oceanside park was named in honor of late 9/11 hero Luis Alvarez.

Oceanside park named in honor of late 9/11 hero Luis Alvarez

A large green sign at Terrell Avenue Park in Oceanside bears the name of late former NYPD Bomb Squad Det. Luis Alvarez, ensuring that those who enter the grounds will not forget his contributions during and long after 9/11. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/3/21

Tim O’Hagan said he was excited to offer outdoor dining again to patrons this spring and summer. Above, O’Hagan, right, cooking under the sun alongside Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito.

Oceanside, Island Park eatery owners hope summer sizzles

With the weather warming and Covid-19 restrictions loosening, restaurant owners in Oceanside and Island Park said they are excited about the return of outdoor dining, but have had trouble staffing their businesses. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

Oceanside hosted Memorial Day festivities on Monday. Participating were, from left, John Robbins, commander of the Chwatsky Farber Post 717, Jewish War Veterans, parade Grand Marshall Arthur Feltheimer and Chaplain Lenny Levine.

Oceanside, Island Park host Memorial Day gatherings

One year after the coronavirus caused cancellations of Memorial Day gatherings, Oceanside and Island Park residents, elected officials, emergency workers and veterans organizations got together on Monday for in-person festivities. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/2/21

After having to cancel festivities last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Oceanside and Island Park will host Memorial Day events in person this year. In 2019, the Oceanside Fire Department marched in a parade.

Oceanside, Island Park to host in-person Memorial Day events

The Village of Island Park will host its annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, while Oceanside has festivities planned at the high school. more

By Tom Carrozza | 5/26/21

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