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A Few Clouds Officials push for crossing guard near Oceanside High School
Girl recently struck by car at dangerous intersection
After a car struck a girl at the intersection of Skillman and Brower avenues near Oceanside High School last month, parents, school administrators and elected officials are continuing to push for a crossing guard for the area.
Local shops in Oceanside and Island Park gear up for the holidays
Small businesses in Oceanside and Island Park have had to adapt through the years as the economy and consumer habits have changed. For these stores, the holiday season remains an important part of their business.
Nassau County, Long Island Power Authority reach tentative tax agreement on Barrett Power Plant in Island Park
The Long Island Power Authority and Nassau County reached a tentative agreement on Friday in a settlement over LIPA’s property tax challenges in Island Park and Glenwood Landing, which, once finalized, would cause an increase in school taxes.
Island Park apartment complex coming to Harbor Isle site
Cleanup is finished after 20 years
On Nov. 15, trucks from Posillico Inc. transported the final two loads of contaminated soil from the site of a future apartment complex in Harbor Isle to the company’s Farmingdale-based treatment plant.
MSSN Poll: Holidays bring on most stress for women under 50
If the holiday season approaches, but you’re not feeling very holly-jolly, you’re not alone. Forty-six percent of New York metro area residents have high or very high levels of holiday-induced stress, according to a new “Truth in Medicine” poll conducted by Mount Sinai South Nassau. By comparison, only 31 percent are very highly or highly stressed during non-holiday periods.
Herald Neighbors
Oceanside High School alumni host 38th Turkey Bowl game
On Nov. 30, members of Oceanside High School’s class of 1984 got together to play in their 38th annual Turkey Bowl football game at School No. 6.
Oceanside Middle School students enjoy new recess period
For four sessions per day, five days a week, recess is in full swing at Oceanside Middle School, now that the school offers an extended lunch period for students.
The Racism Around Us
How slavery changed the face of Long Island
Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827. “In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of …
Red Carpet talent show highlights all abilities in Oceanside
The Special Advocacy Coalition hosted its second annual Red Carpet Event at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside on Nov. 17. The event raised about $1,200 for the group and its scholarship fund.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park
Sacred Heart Parish Center hosts its 25th annual Christmas Fair on Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wreath making at the Island Park Public Library
The Island Park Public Library invites children in grades 5 and up to decorate holiday wreaths on Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Pie and lattes at Perform Studio in Oceanside
Join Perform Studio for a pilates class with — wait for it — pie and lattes on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m.
Crime watch: Oceanside, Island Park
Here is the latest crime report for Oceanside/Island Park, courtesy the Nassau County Police Department.