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Police: Teen stabbed during fight in Oceanside dies
Updated, 6 p.m., Sept. 17: A 16-year-old Oceanside student is dead after he was stabbed multiple times Monday afternoon during a brawl involving as many as a couple dozen teenagers at an Oceanside strip mall, Nassau County police said.
Oceanside teen hopeful for a career in music after releasing EDM song in August
The past two years have been a frenzy of making music, networking and DJ-ing for Collin Oliver, 16, as the Oceanside resident shoots for a career in electronic dance music, commonly called EDM.
Officials push Army Corps on back bays study that impacts Oceanside, Island Park
Standing on the “Little Beach” in Island Park, which has eroded over the years, Sen. Chuck Schumer and local officials urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to approve a $6.1 million extension of the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study on Sept. 4.
Lawmakers name Oceanside park in Luis Alvarez's honor
Former NYPD detective died from 9/11-related cancer
Nassau County officials are seeking to name an Oceanside park in honor of late former NYPD Det. Luis Alvarez, who died in June of cancer related to his work at ground zero and served as an activist urging federal officials to replenish the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Construction, building upgrades complete at Island Park Public Schools
Island Park Public Schools saw big changes this summer, from major building renovations to teacher training for new curricula.
Oceanside back on course
After a sluggish start, the Oceanside boys’ soccer team has rediscovered its game and vaulted itself as an early contender in Conference AA1. Following a scoreless tie at South Side and a 3-0 loss to Massapequa in their home opener, the Sailors rallied to tie Westbury and beat Baldwin and Freeport to move above .500 through five games.
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Oceanside High School, sanitation department partner in Life Skills Program
Oceanside High School has reached an agreement with Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 to send special needs students from the Life Skills Program to work at the district’s headquarters.
Beernutz concert, fireworks spectacle light up Masone Beach in Island Park
The band Beernutz rocked the stage and fireworks lit the nighttime sky at Masone Beach in Island Park for the village’s final concert of its summer series on Aug. 31.
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Dozens attend Greek festival in Island Park
Dozens of people sang and danced while holding hands under a tent adorned with colorful banners as the Greek Orthodox Panaghia Church in Island Park hosted its annual Greek Food and Music Festival.
Oceanside shoots for the stars
The Oceanside Lady Sailors’ soccer team had a season for the ages last year, going 10-1-2 with nine shutouts, including five in a row, and a 57-8 scoring advantage. But thanks to a quirky playoff seeding rule, they amazingly did not qualify for the Nassau Class AA playoffs.
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Oceanside, Island Park
Oceanside Lutheran Church hosts a tag sale on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Curious George activities at Oceanside Library
Join Oceanside Library for a celebration of Curious George on Sept. 21. From 11 a.m. to noon, children ages 3 to 7 will watch a short movie and create a craft.
Siblings class at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside
South Nassau Communities Hospital hosts a fun program for big siblings-to-be on Sept. 23 at 4:30 p.m.