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Rabbi Levi Gurkov, of the Chabad of Oceanside, said he was in favor of legislation requiring that students in sixth through 12th grades receive instruction about hate symbols such as the swastika and noose.
Oceanside rabbi supports law that would teach hate symbols to students
In response to several instances of hate crimes and anti-Semitism in the U.S., New York lawmakers recently announced legislation aimed at ensuring that “students are taught the hateful intolerance of the swastika and noose” and other symbols of hatred in order to educate them about the history of those symbols. more
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Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.
Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign
Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more
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Tara Podias, of Oceanside, second from left, performed in “Spring Awakening” on Aug. 9.
Oceanside's To The Stage students perform ‘Spring Awakening’
To The Stage, a children’s theater school in Oceanside, prioritizes teaching self-confidence over perfection for young performers, from pre-K to college-age. more
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Author Michael Otterman, formerly of Merrick and Old Westbury, stopped by the Hofstra University Summer High School Journalism Institute on July 29 to discuss journalism with participants.
Author Michael Otterman, formerly of Merrick, revealing truth, doing good
Editor’s note: Devin Johnson, one of 10 participants in Hofstra University’s Summer High School Journalism Institute, is a rising junior at Elmont Memorial High School. The following … more
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New Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School Principal Cynthia Cameron said her goals for the school include expanding the reading program and technology initiatives, such as the LEGO robotics program.
New Francis X. Hegarty Principal Cynthia Cameron shares her goals for Island Park school
As she prepares for the first day of school on Sept. 4, new Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School Principal Cynthia Cameron cited student growth and an improved reading program as major goals to foster a bright future for the district. more
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Mary Golden, assistant vice president of human resources, far left, and Anne Marie Fernandez, director of volunteers, far right, presented South Nassau’s Dorothy M. Sharer Scholarship to Jerusha Medidha, of Rockville Centre, left, Madeline DiDominica, of Oceanside, and Jomo Osborne, of Baldwin.
Oceanside student among three volunteers to earn prestigious scholarship from South Nassau Communities Hospital
In recognition of their service as junior volunteers at South Nassau Communities Hospital, Madeline DiDominica, of Oceanside, Jomo Osborne, of Baldwin, and Jerusha Medidha, of Rockville Centre, have been awarded the hospital’s annual Dorothy M. Sharer Scholarship. more
After a highly decorated lacrosse career at Oceanside High School, Joe Kiesche is hopeful to continue his successful run in the sport next year at Adelphi Univeristy.
Oceanside lacrosse star hopes to net success in college
Joe Kiesche first picked up a lacrosse stick when he was in fourth grade, and he’s never looked back. more
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The 424 graduates of the Oceanside High School senior class tossed their mortarboards at the end of the graduation ceremony on the football field last Friday.
Oceanside High School celebrates 2019 graduation
As Oceanside High School Valedictorian Natalie Hissong stood at the lectern before her class of 424 graduates, she recalled feeling terrified when she first entered the school four years ago. more
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Rob Hampson, a hydraulic/coastal engineer with the Army Corps of Enginners, left, reviewed the Back Bays study with Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy.
‘Waiting for 2030 is unacceptable’
Nearly three years have passed, but the Nassau County Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study to examine, in part, if storm gates can be installed at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets, will require more time, according to Scott Sanderson, section chief of coastal planning for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District. more
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To celebrate its #BookLove initiative, Oceanside High School celebrated with a book tour event on June 5.
Oceanside School District celebrates #BookLove with special tour
The Oceanside School District continued its #BookLove initiative with a special tour. more
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