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Oceanside and Island Park began digging out on Monday after a powerful storm blanketed the South Shore with more than a foot of snow, forcing widespread closures but causing only limited damage, according to local officials.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/27/26
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The aroma of warm milk and melted curd filled the fellowship hall at Oceanside Lutheran Church on Saturday as more than two dozen residents gathered to learn an old-world craft with a local twist — how to make fresh mozzarella by hand.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/27/26
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Oceanside Lutheran Church celebrated Shrove Tuesday with a festive breakfast and parade Feb. 15 and 17, blending Christian tradition with a touch of Mardi Gras flair ahead of the Lenten season.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/27/26
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Students at Oceanside High School got a firsthand look at careers in music therapy earlier this month, as part of the school’s ongoing efforts to connect classroom learning with real-world pathways.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/27/26
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The Oceanside Library partnered with local coffee shop Brew Crew on Feb. 13 to mark P.S. I Love You Day, a national initiative dedicated to standing up against bullying, supporting mental health and helping prevent suicide.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/27/26
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A sweeping new local law introduced at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter seeks to crack down on unlicensed backyard breeders. Supervisor John Ferretti emphasized the measure's goal: "Protect animals and prevent suffering before it starts." The law would require pet owners to register litters within 30 days and report key details, aiming to reduce overpopulation and prevent abuse.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/27/26
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Residents gathered at Cornwall Avenue Park in West Hempstead to call for greater transparency from the Town of Hempstead after officials acknowledged failing to file legally required financial statements for 2024. Democratic supervisor candidate Joseph Scianablo has formally requested that New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli conduct an independent audit, citing concerns over missed filings, tax fluctuations and what he described as a broader pattern of fiscal secrecy.
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By Abbey Salvemini
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2/25/26
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Amazon Fresh’s high-tech approach to grocery shopping has come to an end on Long Island, as parent company Amazon announced the closure of all its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go brick-and-mortar stores nationwide, including its two locations in New York state, both on the Island.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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Tom and Justine Burke, of Oceanside, launched High Tide Lacrosse last spring with co-creator Brian Tower, creating a development-focused youth club aimed at providing competitive training for local players without the high costs and long commutes often associated with national travel programs.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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The Oceanside Fire Department installed its 2026 chiefs and honored several longtime members during its annual installation dinner Jan. 31 at the The Inn at Fox Hollow Hotel.
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By Abigail Grieco
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2/20/26
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