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Ashley Gazes, president of the Special Advocacy Coalition for Adults with Disabilities, far left, with Roni Kleinman, Friedberg JCC’s chief executive; former Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg; Weisenberg’s daughter, Vicki Laufer; Alexis Pace, a candidate for the County Legislature; and James Hodge, a candidate for Long Beach City Council.

See which Long Beach resident was honored by the Friedberg JCC

The Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, celebrated retired Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, of Long Beach, and his support for those with developmental disabilities, on Sept. 13, hosting a screening of the … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/22/23

Melissa Hunter — with husband Nick, and daughters Nora and Zoey — came home from the hospital on Aug. 28. Her left leg and hands continue to heal.

Melissa Hunter put on life support days after giving birth to second child

The Chabad of Oceanside hosted a Challah Bake on Sept. 11, to not only welcome the Jewish High Holy Days, but also to raise money for 2007 Oceanside High School alumna Melissa Hunter, 34. Hunter … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/22/23

Oceanside's Emma DeFrancesco earns the most prestigious Girl Scouts award

Emma DeFrancesco of Oceanside was one of 55 Girl Scouts in the Nassau County organization who became part of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class. These Scouts made a sustainable impact, … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/22/23

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

Marie Lentini, Emma Olenick, Madison Moore, Vanessa Frangiadakis, Lana Landa, Samantha Gemmo, Julianna Ewashko, Riley Mohr, Addison Vice at Towers Funeral Home in Oceanside.

Oceanside mourns Ava Salonia, who lost battle against leukemia

The Oceanside community is mourning the death of Oceanside High School sophomore Ava Salonia, who lost a hard-fought battle against cancer on Aug. 17. The 16-year-old was diagnosed with acute … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 9/3/23

Ruth Fortin celebrated her 100th birthday with her son's Charlie and Doug

Oceanside's Ruth Fortin turns 100

Ruth Fortin proves that it’s never too late to make new friends. For her 100th birthday celebration on July 30, her sons threw her a birthday party on her driveway and invited all the neighbors, … more

By Janet Prete | 8/26/23

Acceptance Day at West Point, which included Oceanside High School graduate Jake Christel.

Oceanside's Jake Christel completes 'The Beast', heads to West Point

Oceanside graduate Jake Christel spent this summer doing a lot of marching, repelling down a mountain, learning to throw hand grenades, and breathing in nonlethal tear gas. All a part of his six … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/26/23

Rabbi and JCC trainer Mark Sebesta has helped many people with special needs stay fit, including Jordan Ijeako.

Friedberg JCC trainer Mark Sebesta uses faith, fitness to help those with special needs

Mark Sebesta, a personal trainer and exercise specialist at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside, has dedicated most of his life to three things: fitness, faith and helping others. Sebesta, 53, works … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/26/23

Ali Berke, also known as ‘Ali the Anthem Girl,’ is set to perform the national anthem at Fenway Park on Saturday.

Oceanside's ‘Anthem Girl’ Ali Berke looks to make MLB history

Oceanside High School alumna Ali Berke is determined to enter the Major League Baseball record books. The 22-year-old pop singer has her heart set on performing the national anthem at all 30 MLB … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/25/23

Student-Athletes at the Sports Power Clean Energy clinic in Oceanside work with Equinor staff to learn about how offshore wind turbines work and build their own scale model of a turbine.

Empire Wind brings clean energy clinics to Oceanside

Empire Wind 2, a joint offshore wind venture between Equinor and bp, partnered recently with the National Supplier Diversity Institute and This is Long Island to bring Sports Power Clean Energy … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/20/23

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