Photos: Art, healing, and inspiration on display at Oceanside Library

The Oceanside Library held an art reception on June 8 to celebrate the opening of a new exhibit by local artists Penny Frondelli and Lori Blau. Dozens gathered a to view the expressive watercolor …

Oceanside schools win Premier Community for Theatre Education award

The Oceanside school district is one of only three educational institutions — and the only school district in New York State — to win the Premier Communities for Theatre Education award for …

Oceanside Girl Scouts shine, Katie Swansig earns Gold Award

Under the glare of stage lights and the proud smiles of family and friends, Oceanside’s brightest young leaders gathered on May 27 to celebrate the highest honors in Girl Scouting. From Bronze …

SEPTA recognizes Oceanside faculty and staff

Oceanside’s Special Education PTA held its annual recognition event on May 27, honoring faculty, staff, and community members who make a lasting impact on students with special needs. Among the …

Father-daughter theatrical team set to perform at Friedberg JCC

The Friedberg JCC in Oceanside will host “Being Somebody” — a truly singular theatrical event on June 19 — starring 89-year-old psychologist-turned-actor Dr. Howard Mase and his daughter, …

Columnist

Bruce Blakeman: Empowering women to strengthen our communities

Nassau County has seen enormous improvements during my time in office. Thanks to major investments in our police, fire services and infrastructure, we were named the safest county in America by U.S. News & World Report.

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Randi Kreiss: Texas to ban social media for kids: Yeehaw!

I never thought I would say these words, but Texas is leading the way on protecting kids from social media abuse. You read that right.

Editorial

Hurricane season is here — Prepare to be safe

As the calendar turns to June, the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins—and this year, forecasters are predicting an active one.

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Charles Lavine: Enhanced automatic voter registration is needed

Democracy begins at the ballot box. But for far too many Long Islanders—especially working-class residents, naturalized immigrants, and communities of color—that access remains out of reach.