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Light Rain Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7's board of commissioners announce $300K settlement with former supervisors
The Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 board of commissioners announced a $300,000 settlement in its lawsuit against former supervisors Michael and Charles Scarlata at its board meeting on March 7, pending their signature on the agreement.
Oceanside, Island Park residents react to New York American Water rate hike
Increase slated for April 1
New York American Water rates are set to increase again next month, as the third year of the utility’s conservation rate hike begins.
Oceanside, Island Park residents blast Long Island Rail Road rate hike
Starting in May, Long Island Rail Road commuters will pay more per ride, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board voted on Feb. 27 to increase rates.
Manganos found guilty on multiple corruption charges
Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and his wife, Linda, were found guilty on a number of charges Friday morning following a second trial on federal charges that they abused their positions for personal benefit.
Lawsuit against Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 board of commissioners alleges sexual harassment
The only female employee of the Town of Hempstead Sanitation District No. 7 in Oceanside filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against its board of commissioners on Feb. 19, while two recently fired employees are also suing, citing wrongful termination for defending her.
South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside names honorees for annual golf outing
South Nassau Communities Hospital has named board member and Manhattan-based real estate management and investment executive Anthony Ponte and long-time facility and planning leader Bill Ulrich as co-honorees of its 35th annual golf outing on May 20.
Friedberg JCC in Oceanside expands J-Perks program, community outreach
Friedberg Jewish Community Center is putting extra care into the “community” aspect of its mission. Along with providing a wide array of activities and services to members of all ages, the Oceanside facility offers discounts to 50 local businesses and counting. Known as the J-Perks program, the offer adds value to the membership and acquaints the JCC with the surrounding community, said Julie Frenkel, assistant director of membership and community outreach.
Herald Schools
Oceanside High School hosts its inaugural book fair
Scholastic’s book fairs are typically held at elementary and middle schools, but that didn’t stop Oceanside High School from having one on March 6.
A look back in time
S. Taylor Johnson left his mark on Oceanside schools (Part 2)
S. Taylor Johnson’s arrival in Oceanside in 1918 as the Oceanside School District’s new supervising principal brought stability and direction to a fractured community during its formative post-World War I growth era.
Island Park resident backstops Long Beach to state hockey title
Island Park resident Kieran Byrne was named Most Valuable Player at the state hockey championships.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park
Join Friedberg JCC at its Community Purim Carnival on March 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Opioid, Narcan forum in Island Park
Councilman Anthony D’Esposito hosts an opioid forum and Narcan training on March 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Island Park Public Library.
Active shooter training at Oceanside Library
Oceanside Library has invited Don Longo, a certified subject matter expert in active shooter incidents, to speak on March 21 at 6 p.m.