Fire destroys Oceanside store early Friday morning
A devastating fire tore through a store in Oceanside early Friday morning, igniting shortly after midnight on Oceanside Road. Approximately 100 firefighters responded swiftly to the blaze, bringing …
Oceanside Basketball camp honors legendary coach Vito Montelli
This summer, the Oceanside Hard 2 Guard Basketball Camp dedicated its season to the late Vito Montelli, a legendary basketball coach with over 50 years of coaching experience. The legendary …
Oceanside gathers to fight scourge of overdose
In an effort to combat the opioid crisis, Oceanside residents gathered on Aug. 29 for a heartfelt and impactful overdose-awareness event. This was the fourth year that the Oceanside SAFE Coalition …
Oceanside's Big Time Basketball Camp’s director, Jeff Risener, retires after 32 years at St.Anthony's
For over three decades, Jeff Risener has been known in the local basketball community as the director of the Big Time Basketball Camp at St. Anthony’s Church in Oceanside. Last week marked the end …
A lifetime of advocacy, all without speaking
Ricky Weisenberg, who was living at the AHRC Nassau group home in Plainview, died on Aug. 7, at age 66,
‘Duck the Turbines’ raises funds for coastal protection
DOX Bar and Kitchen in Island Park hosted the “Duck the Turbines” fundraiser on TAug. 29 organized by Protect Our Coast - LINY. The event featured a lively rubber duck race with significant …
Pickleball for all in Oceanside, new facility set to open on September 8
A new hub for pickleball enthusiasts is set to open soon in Oceanside, promising to bring the community together with the fun, fast-growing sport. Pickleball XPO, spearheaded by resident David …
Preserving the Abraham Combs house in Oceanside
All but unnoticed amid the suburban sprawl of Oceanside is a piece of American history few might expect to find: a 19th-century home steeped in stories from the Civil War era, early American life, …
Legislator Debra Mulé partners with Nassau county, brings tax workshop to Oceanside
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé partnered with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to host a Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) workshop at the Oceanside Library on Monday, Aug. …
Opa! Island Park’s Greek Festival draws a crowd
The annual Greek Festival at Panaghia of Island Park successfully wrapped up after four days of vibrant cultural celebrations from Aug. 22 to Aug. 25. The festival in Island Park, drew large crowds …
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Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose
Taking an evening off from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and the frenzied world of politics in general, I recently sat down with my 20-year-old grandson Jack, who is staying with us for the summer, to binge-watch the HBO Max four-part special on Pete Rose, “Charlie Hustle.”
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Looking for someone to dislike? Try Ted Cruz.
One hundred people serve in the United States Senate. They represent the entire political spectrum, from far left to far right. There are definitely zealots, such as Bernie Sanders, the Democrat from Vermont, and Tom Cotton, the Arkansas Republican, and then there are the middle-of-the-road members, such as Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, and Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. Then there is Sen. Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican.
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Offshore wind is the answer for Long Island
A major societal shift always brings questions. The shift we are making to renewable energy is on a scale rarely seen in history, and questions are welcome and a part of the process of understanding.
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Freshman Parenting 101: the college send-off
As summer winds down, many Long Island families face a bittersweet milestone: sending a child off to college for the first time. This transition marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, filled with excitement, anxiety and a mix of emotions for both parents and students.