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Mostly Cloudy Oceanside educator is New York's Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Wolfe, an Oceanside High School social studies teacher, said she cried tears of joy when she received the call in mid-July that the New York State Education Department chose her as the state’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. “I just felt overwhelmed by the acknowledgement that my life’s work is important,” she said.
John Mannone, Ryan Hemsley retain seats in Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 election
After a contentious race for two seats on the Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Board of Commissioners, John Mannone and Ryan Hemsley retained their seats when votes were counted Sept. 15.
Late Oceanside resident Luis Alvarez's brother speaks at Town of Hempstead's 9/11 memorial service
Former NYPD detective died of cancer he contracted at ground zero
As he prepared to speak at the Town of Hempstead’s beachside memorial to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Phil Alvarez said his mind couldn't help …
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oceanside to hold virtual 5K, raise funds for families in need
Friends of the Poor Walk and 5K is Sept. 26 to Oct. 3
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oceanside are asking the community to take part virtually in its largest fundraiser, the annual Friends of the Poor Walk and 5K, Sept. 26 to Oct. 3.
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.
Friedberg JCC in Oceanside launches ‘Day at the J’ for remote learning students
With the Covid-19 crisis leaving parents struggling with facing the challenges of battling work responsibilities and remote learning for children, the Friedberg JCC has offered a new “All Day at the J” program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Island Park village board looks ahead after uncontested election
Island Park Village Trustees Irene Naudis and Barbara Volpe-Ried may have ran unopposed to retain their seats, but it didn’t stop the community from showing their support during the election on …
A successful, socially distant 49th annual San Gennaro Feast in Island Park
The coronavirus couldn’t keep Sacred Heart Church in Island Park from celebrating the 49th annual San Gennaro Feast at Sacred Heart on Sept. 12.
Mega Business Systems opens in Island Park
Community members gathered on Sept. 10 to congratulate Mega Business Systems for opening its newest location on Long Beach Road in Island Park.
Dr. Rosmarie Bovino says goodbye to Island Park Schools
As she contemplated her 19 years in the Island Park School District following her retirement, longtime Superintendent Dr. Rosmarie Bovino said she was pleased with all that administrators accomplished over the years, despite the many challenges they faced.
Editorial
A 2020 election survival guide
The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to rethink how we carry out many of our responsibilities, including here at the Herald. Each election season . . .
Randi Kreiss
Irony abounds in the time of Trump
We are living in a Greek tragedy, rich in ironic twists. Donald Trump, who ran for office on the promise of “draining the swamp,” has created an administration populated by swamp critters . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
Some inconvenient facts about energy and the environment
One of the great U.S. success stories in recent times has been the country’s move to energy independence. Because we now produce more than enough domestic energy to power our homes and businesses . . .