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Friedberg JCC in Oceanside to host Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Good

The Friedberg JCC in Oceanside will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by serving those in need and welcoming families to come together virtually on Monday for its MLK Day of … more

1/14/21

Island Park business owner Butch Yamali also runs the Milleridge Inn, in Jericho, which has offered character brunches to patrons during the pandemic.

Island Park businessman promotes character brunches in Jericho to provide entertainment amid virus

With many residents stuck indoors and having to social distance during the coronavirus pandemic, an Island Park businessman has launched character brunches for children and families. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/14/21

Stop & Shop, at 465 Atlantic Ave. in Oceanside, is offering online and pickup ordering via its website and mobile app.

Stop & Shop in Oceanside offering online ordering, pickup amid pandemic

Stop & Shop continues to provide Long Island residents with faster and more convenient ways to shop, announcing a new pickup location in Oceanside at 465 Atlantic Ave. Shoppers will be able to … more

1/14/21

Allan Silverstein co-founded the 65-and-over mixed doubles tennis league in Oceanside with Susan D’Alessandro in 2018. For their efforts, the pair will be recognized by the United States Tennis Association at its virtual meeting Jan. 25-30.

Founders of Oceanside senior league to be honored by United States Tennis Association

In 2018, the Oceanside 65-and-over mixed doubles tennis league had 38 members and played eight matches. In 2019, it grew to 42 members and 11 matches. And in 2020, a year of lockdowns and self-isolation, the league swelled to 55 members and conducted 25 matches. Given the mental effects of the pandemic, the league’s growth has been helpful to many older people looking to get out. more

By Tom Carrozza | 1/14/21

Dr. Aaron E. Glatt, chairman of the Department of Medicine and chief of infectious diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau, received the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine from retired Nurse Maureen McGovern.

Retired nurses from Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside return to administer Covid-19 vaccines

Several nurses who worked at Mount Sinai South Nassau at the height of the coronavirus pandemic and retired in recent months have volunteered to inoculate hospital staff members and first responders there. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/14/21

Town of Hempstead Bay Constables Orazio Taddeo of Oceanside, left and Salvatore Mastraccio of Long Beach received the Hometown Heroes award for rescuing a dunk hunter who fell into the frigid waters near Reynolds Channel on Janury 10.

Two Bay Constables honored for saving a man in Point Lookout

Two Hempstead Town Bay Constables were honored Tuesday for their quick action in saving the life of a man who fell into frigid waters while duck hunting near the Curtis E. Fisher West Marina in Point … more

By Darwin Yanes | 1/14/21

Nassau County police arrested Brian Quinn and linked him to a series of robberies.

Rockville Centre man arrested for alleged robberies in Oceanside, Baldwin, RVC and Roosevelt

A Rockville Centre man was arrested in connection with a series of robberies, including a successful and attempted heist of money at a Chase Bank branch in Oceanside. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/12/21

Crime watch: Oceanside, Island Park

The latest crimes reported in Oceanside and Island Park, courtesy the Nassau County Police Department, more

1/7/21

New legislation has been introduced that would enable special districts to recall elected officials in light of the recent controversy at Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7. Above, from left, Commissioner Pat Doherty, Co-chairman John Mannone, Chairman Austin Graff, attorney John Ciampoli, and commissioners Joseph Samoles and Ryan Hemsley.

Bill to allow special-district recall proposed by local legislators amid Oceanside sanitation controversy

State lawmakers are pushing for new legislation that would enable special districts to unseat elected officials for inappropriate conduct after an Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 commissioner made alleged racially charged Facebook posts. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/21

One major project for Island Park in 2021 will be the completion of long-awaited repairs to Austin Boulevard.

Major projects in the works in Oceanside, Island Park for 2021

After a challenging 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, Oceanside and Island Park officials and local leaders are looking toward a 2021 full of projects and goals. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/7/21

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