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On Sept. 1, Dr. Adhi Sharma, left, took over as president of Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside from Richard Murphy.

New president at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside outlines goals

Dr. Adhi Sharma took over as president at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside on Sept. 1 after previously serving as its chief medical officer and its executive vice president for clinical and professional affairs. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/9/21

Nick Wollweber set up a foundation in memory of his brother Joseph, above, who struggled with addiction and died at age 24.

Teen creates foundation in memory of late brother, seeks to work with Rockville Centre coalition

Nick Wollweber was just 17 when his brother, Joseph Wollweber, lost his struggle with substance abuse issues and died on Jan. 13, 2019, at age 24. In his brother’s memory, Nick is now seeking to help others who are also struggling and in need of help and guidance for mental health and substance abuse issues. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/18/21

Former Oceanside resident, Rockville Centre employee James York Baldwin

Former Oceanside resident James York Baldwin died in Hospice Care at UConn John Dempsey Hospital on Aug. 5. He was 83. more

8/18/21

Elected officials have been vocal in pushing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down in light of his alleged sexual misconduct.

State, federal and county officials call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation in wake of scandal

County and state officials joined a chorus of voices across the country that have called for the immediate resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after New York’s Attorney General Letitia James released a blockbuster report Tuesday detailing allegations of sexual misconduct by the governor. more

By Jim Bernstein and Mike Smollins | 8/4/21

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

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

The Lynbrook "Tumblers" competed at the State Old Fashioned Drill in Merrick. Fire departments from all over Nassau County will compete in similar events in Rockville Centre on July 25.

Firefighters to participate in County parade, drill

Rockville Centre will be hosting fire departments from across the area for the 2015 Nassau County Parade and Drill Tournament on Saturday, July 25. more

By Alex Costello | 7/22/15 | 1 comment

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