Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The E.F. Barrett Power Station in Island Park is under consideration for a significant upgrade as National Grid weighs whether to modernize the facility’s aging infrastructure — an overhaul that officials argue could lower costs and improve efficiency while sparking renewed debate over the region’s energy future.
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/27/26
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Leadership, service and small-business success were celebrated as the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce honored two pillars of the community during its annual dinner at Kombert Caterers at Temple Avodah.
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/27/26
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An Oceanside woman accused in a wrong-way crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed a church pastor and his wife has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges on March 17, authorities said.
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/27/26
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A crowd gathered at the Oceanside Library as residents took a step back in time during a presentation titled “Lost Oceanside,” an evening dedicated to uncovering stories, landmarks and memories from the community’s past.
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by Kumba Jagne
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3/27/26
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From flooded streets in Long Beach to pollution in the Great South Bay, rising water is reshaping life along Long Island’s coasts. Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, aging infrastructure, development patterns and climate change are converging—turning routine storms into disruptive events and forcing communities to rethink how they live with water.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin, Roksana Amid and Abbey Salvemini
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3/23/26
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The Island Park Kiwanis Club hosted its first-ever Everyday Hero Celebration last week at the public library, honoring two community members whose years of service have quietly shaped life in the village. Jessica Koenig is the director of the Island Park Public Library, and Alfred “Uncle Al” Boulton is a longtime member of the Fire Department.
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/20/26
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Family, friends and neighbors gathered at the Oceanside Library’s outdoor patio on March 8 for a memorial bench dedication honoring the life and legacy of longtime community member Gary Schoell.
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/20/26
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Friendly rivalry and school spirit filled the gymnasium at Oceanside High School as students took part in the school’s long-standing Sports Night tradition, a competition that celebrates women in athletics and teamwork.
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/20/26
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Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to providing mortgage-free homes for injured veterans, first responders and their families, is gearing up to host its second annual 5K Walk/Run at Eisenhower Park on April 4.
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By Jordan Vallone
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3/20/26
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The auditorium at Oceanside High School was filled with music, laughter and applause as students from across the district performed in the annual “Spotlight on the Stars” show, a production designed to celebrate inclusion and friendship through the arts.
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By Abigail Grieco
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3/13/26
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