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A wreath was placed in remembrance during Island Park’s ceremony commemorating 9/11.

On the solemn and somber 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, elected officials, firefighters, veterans, local leaders and community members gathered at the Village of Island Park’s 9/11 memorial for a ceremony commemorating that dark day in American history. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/17/20

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Commissioners John Mannone, second from left, and Ryan Hemsley, far right, were re-elected to their positions in a contested election on Tuesday. They remain on the board, which comprises, from left, Commissioner Pat Doherty, Chairman Austin Graff and Commissioner Joe Samoles, second from right. Also pictured is attorney John Ciampoli, third from right.

John Mannone, Ryan Hemsley retain seats in Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 election

Oceanside Sanitation District Commissioners John Mannone and Ryan Hemsley retained their seats on the board in a contested race when ballots were counted Tuesday night. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/15/20

Susan Hutchins was among seven readers to recite the names of Nassau’s 348 9/11 victims at the county cderemony. Hutchins’s son Kevin Colbert, 25, of West Hempstead, died in the World Trade Center attacks.

Nassau County hosts socially distant 9/11 ceremony

In a nearly 40-minute, socially distant ceremony last Friday morning, elected and appointed Nassau officials and families of local 9/11 victims paused to remember the 348 county residents who died in … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/14/20

Island Park to host uncontested village election; Oceanside sanitation to host contested election on Sept. 15

Polls will be open in the Village of Island Park on Sept. 15 for an uncontested election where two village trustees will seek re-election. Trustees Irene Naudis and Barbara Volpe-Ried are running … more

By Mike Smollins | 9/10/20

New York American Water has postponed its planned Sept. 1 rate hike to Jan. 1, 2021.

Planned New York American Water rate hike delayed until January

Amid outcry from residents and elected officials, New York American Water announced that it has postponed a rate hike that was set to take effect on Sept. 1. The decision came after the utility engaged in discussions with the Department of Public Service and decided not to go through with the increase amid the coronavirus pandemic. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/10/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau President and CEO Richard J. Murphy

High accolades for Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside

The 2020 edition of the U.S. News & World Report’s annual hospital rankings has recognized Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside as “high performing” in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes and endocrinology, heart failure, orthopedics and urology. more

9/10/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside was recently named a 5-star award recipient in four women’s health care categories.

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside nationally recognized for women’s health

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital announced that it is has been named a 2020 five-star recipient for four women’s health care categories, and also earned the Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award by Healthgrades. This is the eighth consecutive year that the medical facility has received the excellence award in gynecologic surgery. more

9/10/20

Oceanside pop singer Ali Berke will perform at the “Keep 6 Feet” music festival, sponsored by WBLI and Trademark Talent NY.

Oceanside teen singer to perform at virtual music fest

Oceanside pop singer Ali Berke is lending her voice to help many Long Island businesses in need as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/10/20

Island Park residents said they are worried about a proposed 7-Eleven driveway, fenced off at left, which would direct cars onto the heavily trafficked California Place South. Town officials are negotiating the driveway with 7-Eleven owners amid a lawsuit.

Worry grows over 7-Eleven driveway in Island Park

A much-debated proposal for a 7-Eleven driveway that Island Park residents defeated in 2019 may not be banished after all. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/3/20

Before the pandemic, the Oceanside SAFE Coalition met on Feb. 27 at the Oceanside Library.

Oceanside SAFE Coalition aims to curb youth substance abuse

The Oceanside SAFE Coalition stands for “substance abuse free environment,” and is dedicated to curbing substance abuse among minors. more

By Sarah Baum | 8/27/20

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