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Oceanside Kiwanis hosted its annual Super Bowl Sunday pancake breakfast in the St. Anthony’s Church cafeteria. Sean Horbach, 4, was a very hungry attendee.
A ‘super’ time at the Oceanside Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
The smell of pancakes and the sound of sizzling bacon filled the air in the St. Anthony’s Church’s cafeteria on Feb. 3 as Oceanside Kiwanis hosted its annual Super Bowl Sunday Pancake Breakfast, which was attended by more than 100 community members. more
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East Rockaway High School senior Brooke DeGiulio notched her 1,000th career point on the basketball court in a game against Friends Academy on Jan. 19.
East Rockaway senior Rocks her way to 1,000th point on the basketball court
When East Rockaway High School senior athlete Brooke DeGiulio watched the basketball swish through the net to mark her 1,000th point against Friends Academy on Jan. 19, she described it as a weight coming off of her shoulders. more
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Aman Islam, 16, right, is a student at Valley Stream Central High School who has been advocating for gun safety since the Parkland shooting. He spoke on Jan. 26 at the “More Than a Moment” gun safety discussion at Oceanside Library.
Sen. Todd Kaminsky hosts gun safety forum at Oceanside Library
With Feb. 14 drawing near and marking the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that left 17 dead, the nation’s legislators, students, parents and activists continue to fight for stricter gun policies. In New York, proposed gun reform laws could be passed in Albany as soon as this week, according to State Sen. Todd Kaminsky. more
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At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency board voted against a PILOT request from developers at AvalonBay, which sought a payment in lieu of taxes for the proposed Harbor Isle development.
Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency denies AvalonBay PILOT request for Harbor Isle project in Island Park
At its Jan. 23 meeting, the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency board voted 3 to 2 against a developer’s re-quest for a payment in lieu of taxes agreement for a $90 million, 172-unit luxury apartment complex at the former Harbor Isle petroleum-storage facility in Island Park. more
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Lincoln Orens Middle School was at risk of receiving a low rating and being listed as an institution needing “comprehensive support and improvement,” until the district appealed to the State Education Department.
Island Park schools dodge low state rating
The Island Park School District successfully appealed a low rating by the State Education Department after two weeks of buzz about how students opting out of state tests impacted the school’s standing. more
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Oceanside High School alumna Kaitlin Geraghty died of unknown causes at age 22 on Dec. 19. To help with her funeral costs, members of the community are organizing a fundraiser in her memory on Jan. 19 at J. Paul’s Terrace Café.
Fundraiser to benefit Oceanside High School alumna who died at 22
A fundraiser to support Oceanside High School alumna Rachel Geraghty, who died at age 22, will be held on Jan. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at J. Paul’s Terrace Café, at 239 Merrick Road in Ocean-side. more
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Scott Harris, an Oceanside native, co-wrote the Shawn Mendes hit “In My Blood,” which is nominated for Song of the Year at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Oceanside High School alumnus seeks second Grammy Award
If you’ve listened to pop radio recently, you’ve probably heard one of Oceanside native Scott Harris’s hit songs. Among his writing credits, one melody has won a Grammy, while another is a contender for Song of the Year at this year’s show. more
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One of the projects in the works this year for Oceanside is Woodcrest Village Park, a $60 million, 230-unit rental apartment complex on Rockaway Avenue. It is the former site of a 105-unit building that was demolished after being damaged during Hurricane Sandy.
Major projects in Oceanside, Island Park on tap for 2019
By all accounts, 2019 should be a year in which officials in Oceanside and Island Park get things done. There are a number of projects on tap for both areas, which officials said they expect to either start or complete in the new year. more
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Under the direction of coach Frank Wassenbergh, back left, and assistant coach John Hunt, back right, the Oceanside CYO basketball team won the annual St. Agnes Christmas tournament last month. Above, from back row left, Sean Hunt, Justin Beckerman, Keaton Levine, Dylan Wassenbergh Jack Luttrell, Matt Monfiletto and Will Purrman along with, from front row left, Robert Wallace, Declan Costello, Matt Laudicina, Owen Joyce and Luca Nagrowski after the victory.
Oceanside CYO basketball nets tournament win
Eight seconds remained in the finals of the annual St. Agnes Christmas basketball tournament when Oceanside’s Keaton Levine got the ball and heaved what proved to be the game-winning shot. more
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Oceanside varsity football players triumphantly carried coach Roy Kessenich after winning the Nassau County Conference I championship in 1977.
Remembering the 1977 Oceanside High School football team that sailed into history
This year, the Oceanside High School varsity Sailors football team fell short in its effort to repeat as the Nassau County Conference I champions. more
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