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Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside announces new board member

Michael Sapraicone has been appointed to the board of directors for Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside. more

4/19/21

Oceanside and Island Park schools will receive more in state aid for the 2021-22 school year.

Oceanside, Island Park schools to receive increase in state aid

The Oceanside School District and Island Park Public Schools will receive an increase in state aid for the 2021-22 budget. Oceanside will garner $25 million, while Island Park will net $3.2 … more

4/16/21

The Town of Hempstead’s “Vaxmobile” rolled through Island Park on April 6 and 7, as elected officials, staff from Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and residents gathered so that many people who have struggled to make appointments could get inoculated with the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

'Vaxmobile' rolls through Island Park

The potential for a return to normalcy rolled through Island Park on April 7 and 8 as the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital “Vaxmobile” came to town. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/16/21

Oceanside Middle School was recently named one of 16 2021 Essential Schools to Watch across New York state. OMS offers many activities that emphasize the importance of students’ mental health.

Oceanside Middle School earns prestigious honor

Oceanside Middle School Principal Allison Glickman-Rogers beamed when the school was once again named one of 16 Essential Elements Schools to Watch recently. The school had previously received the honor in 2012, 2016 and 2018. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/21

Herald Inside LI held a live webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m.

Herald Inside LI hosts College webinar on upcoming fall semester

As a result of the pandemic, colleges everywhere have had no choice but to make social and academic changes to their school settings. Students, faculty and staff have adapted to our new … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/12/21

Heralds Executive Editor Scott Brinton earned first place for Spot News Photography for his photo essay on the Black Lives Matter protests in Merrick last June. Above, Davonte Hawkins, of Roosevelt, protesting in Merrick.

Heralds take home top honors in press contest

The Herald Community Newspapers took home 26 honors in the annual New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, which attracted more than 2,400 of entries from 151 newspapers across … more

Herald staff report | 4/10/21

Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said he will push for the village board to opt out of the sale of marijuana after it became legal in New York state last week.

Oceanside, Island Park officials, residents react to marijuana legalization

Many elected officials and community members offered varying opinions after New York state legalized recreational marijuana use last week. more

By Mike Smollins and Peter Belfiore | 4/9/21

The Oceanside Library is temporarily moving to the Lincoln Shopping Center so that work on the current facility, funded by a $33.5 million bond, can begin.

Oceanside Library preparing for $33.5M revamp

As the Oceanside Library prepares to undergo a major overhaul, officials have announced that it will soon move to a temporary home, where it will maintain all of its current services. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/9/21

Country music star Eric Church will perform at the UBS Arena on Dec. 4.

Country music star Eric Church to perform at UBS Arena

Country music star Eric Church will be the first performer at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, with a concert on Dec. 4 as part of his “The Gather Again Tour.” The reigning Country … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/21

Oceanside Kiwanis and DOCA partnered on the Bunny Brigade event, a drive-by parade in celebration of Easter. The Costigans, Kane, 4, and Reese, 2, met the Easter Bunny, who was masked up for safety, outside School No. 6.

Bunny Brigade brings joy to children in Oceanside

The Easter Bunny’s trail came through Oceanside School No. 6 on Saturday, as the Kiwanis Club partnered with DOCA for a drive-by Bunny Brigade parade. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/21

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