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Hofstra University officials have moved the Thomas Jefferson statue from its original location in front of the student center to an academic building across the street.

Hofstra moves Jefferson statue amid outcries

By Visvajit Sriramrajan A statue of Thomas Jefferson, which has stood in front of Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Student Center for more than 20 years, has been relocated to Emily Lowe … more

7/7/20

Michael D’Ambrosio, a cofounder of the group, helped children at the cleanup at Silver Lake Park.

Community group cleans up Oceanside

Nearly every month, community members join forces to clean up Oceanside — thanks to one local organization. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/7/20

L.I. preps for Phase Four reopening Wednesday

Long Island is set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. As of press time Monday, however, Governor Cuomo said there was no word yet whether the … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/20

Marchers walked from School No. 5 to St. Anthony’s Church to School No. 4 on Sunday to protest systemic racism and police brutality.

Black Lives Matter march held in Oceanside

Protesters marched down Oceanside Road Sunday to bring awareness to systemic racism and call for an end to police brutality. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/6/20

The Island Park Chamber of Commerce handed out dozens of $50 gift certificates to local businesses as part of its #IPCares initiative.

Island Park Chamber of Commerce shows that #IPCares

On Saturday, the Island Park Chamber of Commerce handed out dozens of gift certificates to local businesses for residents as part of its #IPCares initiative. The event was a stimulus program where the chamber awarded about $3,000 in the form of $50 gift certificates and other grants to residents, which are redeemable at more than 25 Island Park businesses. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has postponed its annual golf outing to Sept. 14. In 2018, board member Lowell Frey followed the flight of his shot at the event.

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside reschedules annual golf outing to Sept. 14

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital officials announced that its 36th annual golf tournament was rescheduled to Sept. 14 at the Seawane Country Club in Hewlett and the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence. more

7/2/20

Oceanside resident to become president of the Nassau County Bar Association

On June 2, lifelong Oceanside resident Greg Lisi was appointed president-elect of the Nassau County Bar Association. He will serve a one-year term and then officially become president in June 2021. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

Bessie Lamonica, one of the founders of the first girls’ soccer league in Oceanside, died on June 14, at age 93. She dedicated decades to serving boys’ and girls’ youth soccer teams, volunteering for the Oceanside United Soccer Club and the Long Island Junior Soccer League.

Late founder of Oceanside’s first girls’ soccer team remembered for dedication

After Bessie Lamonica lost her son, Rudy, a gifted soccer player, to bone cancer at age 17, she dedicated the rest of her life to ensuring that others could play the sport he enjoyed. She spent decades volunteering for the Oceanside United Soccer Club and the Long Island Junior Soccer League in his memory, and helped form the first girls’ soccer team in Oceanside. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/2/20

Tiz The Law crossed the finish line first at the Belmont Stakes on June 20, becoming the first New York-bred horse to win since 1882.

Belmont Stakes go on — despite pandemic

The Belmont Stakes looked a little different to fans and the larger horseracing community this year, as industry officials had to alter their operations due to the ongoing novel coronavirus … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/1/20

Legislature helps restore Autism programs at Nassau C.C.

The unique Achilles and ASPIRES programs at Nassau Community College, designed to assist students with Autism, will be restored for the 2020-2021 academic year after the Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously June 29 to approve the college’s budget. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/30/20

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