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Thousands of Long Island residents insured by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield enter the new year facing uncertainty over their medical care after contract negotiations between the insurance plan provider the Mount Sinai Health System broke down, leaving physicians out of the Anthem network as of Jan. 1 and hospitals potentially following in March.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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In a ceremony marked by tradition, reflection and praise for service, Troop 230 formally elevated three young men from Oceanside to the rank of Eagle Scout at St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church last Saturday — an achievement reached by only a small percentage of Scouts nationwide.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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Joined by police leaders and bill sponsors, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Lieutenant Joseph Banish Mental Health Act into law on Dec. 18.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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1/9/26
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The Island Park Public Library rang in the New Year early with a daytime New Year’s Eve celebration, welcoming families for a morning filled with crafts, stories and music.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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The Oceanside Library is kicking off the new year with a lineup of January programs designed to inspire, entertain and encourage personal growth for patrons of all ages. From thoughtful book discussions to playful all-day activities and reflective wellness workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/9/26
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With the holiday season underway, nearly 750 residents gathered for Oceanside’s annual Winter Wonderland celebration on Dec. 13, a festive community event hosted by the Oceanside Department of Community Activities and co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/2/26
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Thirteen years after Hurricane Sandy reshaped the South Shore, John Vitale, a developer and the president of Vitale Properties, says the final piece of his waterfront vision is rising along the Barnum Island shoreline.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/2/26
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The school store at Oceanside High School officially reopened on Dec. 22, marking the return of a hands-on learning space that had been dormant since the coronavirus pandemic. The relaunch, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, is being led by students in the school’s Academic and Career Exploration program, and represents a renewed commitment to vocational education and real-world skill building.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/2/26
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Mount Sinai South Nassau has been rated “High Performing” in maternity care for 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report, marking the hospital’s fourth consecutive year receiving the publication’s highest designation.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/2/26
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From page-turning thrillers to empowering nonfiction, Oceanside Library patrons gravitated toward books that offered suspense, insight and escape in 2025. According to the library’s circulation data, readers couldn’t get enough of psychological thrillers — particularly those by Freida McFadden — while one standout self-help title also made the list.
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By Abigail Grieco
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1/2/26
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