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GOP D.A. candidate takes aim at Kaminsky

Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who this week was named the Nassau Republican’s nominee for county district attorney, wasted no time on calling out what she sees as her opponent’s chief … more

By James Bernstein | 7/22/21

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held a hearing last week on an oceanic wind farm proposed for the waters south of Long Beach and Jones Beach. Above, a view of the nation’s first offshore wind farm in Rhode Island.

Mixed reviews for South Shore wind farm

If Long Beach residents are concerned about a private company’s $3 billion proposal to build a 174-turbine wind farm 15 miles off the South Shore, few of them voiced it at a virtual hearing on the … more

By James Bernstein | 7/16/21

Town of Hempstead officials and Mount Sinai South Nassau have partnered to provide sunscreen at town-operated beaches and pools. Taking part were, from left, Town Clerk Kate Murray, MSSN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adhi Sharma, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Supervisor Don Clavin and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.

Town of Hempstead officials, Mount Sinai South Nassau administrators visit Bay Park to announce summer sunscreen initiative

Town of Hempstead officials and Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside have partnered to implement complimentary sunscreen dispensers at town-operated beaches and pool complexes. more

7/7/21

An Amazon Fresh is slated to fill the former Waldbaum’s building, which has been vacant since the store closed in 2016.

Amazon Fresh slated for Oceanside

After much speculation and buzz about what will replace the vacant Waldbaum’s building in Oceanside, Amazon Fresh is slated for the location. There are 14 such stores across the country. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/25/21

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

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