Sunday, January 19, 2025
It is expected up to 6 inches of snow could fall on Long Island between Sunday and Monday.
Ali Berke, a 24-year-old Oceanside native and singer-songwriter, capped off a milestone year by performing the national anthem for the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 29, 2024, her largest venue yet. Known as "Ali the Anthem Girl," Berke has performed at 14 Major League Baseball stadiums and venues like Madison Square Garden and Wrigley Field, pursuing her goal of singing at all 30 MLB stadiums.
Tom Lehman, Oceanside School District’s athletic director since 2019, has been named the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Citizen of the Year, recognizing his unwavering dedication, leadership, and community impact. Lehman will be honored on February 13 during the chamber’s annual cocktail reception at Temple Avodah.
Students in Stacey Greenfield’s Project Extra class at School Three are continuing their tradition of sponsoring a model for the Limb Kind Foundation’s annual Show Your Shine Fashion Show. The event, set to take place at the Huntington Paramount on Jan. 25, raises awareness about limb difference and limb loss while promoting confidence, kindness, and fundraising efforts to provide prosthetics for children in underserved areas of the world.
Long Beach High School has announced the top two students in this year’s senior class: Daniel Brenner is the valedictorian, and LiLin Garfinkel is the salutatorian. Brenner, 17, was born …
In a heartwarming example of mentorship and teamwork, longtime Oceanside educator Elaine Eckers, 74, and her former student teacher, Julia Chodash, 25, have formed a dynamic teaching partnership that embodies the school district’s theme, “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.”
Judie and Vic Horowitz, lifelong Oceanside residents celebrating 67 years of marriage, prove that New Year’s resolutions are more than just January goals—they’re a way of life. As dedicated volunteers at SIBSPlace in Rockville Centre for over 20 years, they’ve become beloved figures, offering warmth and stability to children in families facing serious illnesses.
Hofstra University’s Class of 2024 Physician Assistant Studies students, including Oceanside native Anjali Mohan, celebrated a significant milestone on Dec. 18 at the annual White Coat Ceremony, held at the Adams Playhouse.
Janet Pearsall, Vice President of the Oceanside Library Board of Trustees, was recognized as Outstanding Trustee of the Year with the prestigious Velma K. Moore Award on December 11.
Despite their reputation for being grumpy and headlines often focused on crime, most New Yorkers believe in the basic goodness of their fellow citizens, according to Mount Sinai South Nassau’s latest "Truth in Medicine" poll, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union.
Columnist
For nearly 45 years, U.S. Department of Education has soldiered past many attempts to break it apart, or disband it altogether, most notably by conservative politicians who believe that the federal agency oversteps states’ rights.
Columnist
In Nassau County, there is a palpable sense of hope and optimism on the horizon, and much of that can be credited to the steady, inclusive leadership of County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Columnist
While there are certainly plenty of domestic issues, and Americans in need, we cannot forget the people of Ukraine, who are nearing the end of their third year of war with Russia.
Editorial
As we step into the new year, we should resolve to move beyond empty platitudes. Instead of vague aspirations for “better days,” let’s strive for tangible progress: a stronger sense of community, a commitment to justice, and a willingness to adapt to changing realities.