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Oceanside/Island Park Herald We are the local paper for the Oceanside/Island Park community. We are the local paper for the Oceanside and Island Park communities.

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💖 Mount Sinai South Nassau Hosts ‘Soirée Under the Stars’ to Support Cardiac Care 💖On October 4, The Lannin at Eisenhowe...
18/08/2025

💖 Mount Sinai South Nassau Hosts ‘Soirée Under the Stars’ to Support Cardiac Care 💖

On October 4, The Lannin at Eisenhower Park will host this year’s annual gala, raising funds to expand Mount Sinai South Nassau’s cardiac program — including new operating rooms, cutting-edge labs, and advanced surgical services.

🎉 Honorees include:

Philip Shuman, corporate honoree

Jeffrey Feil, Heart of the Hospital award

Debbie Jonason, RN, Mary Pearson Award

Arthur Golbert, Cupola Award

✨ Enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music, and dancing, all while supporting life-saving cardiac care.

📖 Read more:

📞 Tickets & info: 516-377-5360 | southnassaulifesaver.org

Mount Sinai South Nassau will host its annual Soirée Under the Stars gala on Oct. 4, at The Lannin in Eisenhower Park, with proceeds supporting the hospital’s expanding cardiac program. The …

🌟 From Oceanside to the Western Wall: A Journey of Identity 🌟Lindsay Chetkof, a 19-year-old Duke University student, rec...
18/08/2025

🌟 From Oceanside to the Western Wall: A Journey of Identity 🌟

Lindsay Chetkof, a 19-year-old Duke University student, recently experienced a life-changing journey through the Birthright Israel Excel Fellowship. Growing up in a secular home, Lindsay had never had a bat mitzvah—until she celebrated one at the Kotel, surrounded by peers from around the world.

✨ Read her inspiring story of self-discovery and connection to her heritage:

Oceanside’s Lindsay Chetkof, 19, a junior at Duke University majoring in electrical engineering and computer science, just completed her first-ever trip to Israel—a nearly two-month experience as …

🥊💪 Boxing fights back against Parkinson’s💪🥊The sounds of gloves hitting heavy bags are more than just exercise at the Fr...
18/08/2025

🥊💪 Boxing fights back against Parkinson’s💪🥊

The sounds of gloves hitting heavy bags are more than just exercise at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside— they’re part of a groundbreaking program helping people with Parkinson’s stay strong, sharp, and connected.

Led by longtime boxer and educator Steve Solomon, the weekly classes combine movement, coordination, and cognitive challenges that improve balance, posture, and confidence. Doctors across the community are even recommending the program as one of the most effective ways to slow the disease’s progression.

The sound of gloves hitting heavy bags echoed through the fitness room at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside on Aug. 7, when instructor Steve Solomon led a group of five seniors through a Parkinson’s …

💻🛡️ Oceanside teen takes action against elder scams 🛡️💻Oceanside High School Eagle Scout Max Greenberg is making a diffe...
18/08/2025

💻🛡️ Oceanside teen takes action against elder scams 🛡️💻

Oceanside High School Eagle Scout Max Greenberg is making a difference by helping seniors protect themselves from advanced scams — including AI-generated voice calls that can mimic loved ones.

At a presentation at the Island Park Library, Max shared real stories and broke down the biggest scams targeting seniors:

Oceanside High School student Max Greenberg delivered a clear message when presenting at the Island Park Library on Aug. 6, scams are getting smarter — and seniors are being targeted. “AI …

💙🦪 Island Park rallies for Cooper Graham 🦪💙The waterfront at Peter’s Clam Bar was packed last Sunday for the 11th annual...
17/08/2025

💙🦪 Island Park rallies for Cooper Graham 🦪💙

The waterfront at Peter’s Clam Bar was packed last Sunday for the 11th annual clam-eating contest — and this year, the fun came with a powerful purpose.

The event raised over $10,000 to support 3-year-old Cooper Graham of Oceanside, who is bravely battling neuroblastoma. 💪

Firefighters, first responders, and community members devoured nearly 1,000 clams in a high-energy showdown, with champions like Larry Lehr of the East Rockaway FD donating their prize money to Cooper’s fight.

📸 See the photos + full story here:

Island Park’s waterfront was packed with cheering spectators on Sunday as the 11th annual clam-eating contest returned to Peter’s Clam Bar — delivering its signature blend of outrageous fun and …

🚨 Tragic crash in Island Park 🚨A 42-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Austin Boulevard at Saratoga Boule...
17/08/2025

🚨 Tragic crash in Island Park 🚨

A 42-year-old man was struck and killed while crossing Austin Boulevard at Saratoga Boulevard on Saturday night.

A 42-year-old man was fatally struck by a car while crossing Austin Boulevard at Saratoga Boulevard in Island Park on Saturday night, Nassau County police said. The crash occurred shortly before 9 …

Panaghia of Island Park is hosting the Annual Greek Festival from August 21-24. With live music, loukoumades, pastries, ...
13/08/2025

Panaghia of Island Park is hosting the Annual Greek Festival from August 21-24. With live music, loukoumades, pastries, geek food, beer, wine, raffles, rides and games. This will be fun for the whole family! Get more information at the link here

The Website of Kimisis Tis Theotokou/Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church

🚨🚨Breaking: Judge Grants Oceanside Student Medical Vaccine ExemptionA federal judge has ruled that an Oceanside High Sch...
13/08/2025

🚨🚨Breaking: Judge Grants Oceanside Student Medical Vaccine Exemption

A federal judge has ruled that an Oceanside High School junior can attend classes without receiving the third dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine, after her doctor determined it could be harmful to her health.

👥 We want to hear from you:

Do you agree with the judge’s ruling?

How should schools balance public health requirements with individual medical concerns?

Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ — your comments may be featured in a follow-up story.

A federal judge has granted a Long Island high school student a medical exemption from a state-mandated vaccine, allowing her to attend Oceanside High School without receiving the third dose of the …

🦞🥩 Surf, turf, and community spirit!The Island Park Kiwanis Club’s annual Steak & Lobster Dinner at Masone Beach was a s...
11/08/2025

🦞🥩 Surf, turf, and community spirit!

The Island Park Kiwanis Club’s annual Steak & Lobster Dinner at Masone Beach was a sold-out success—drawing more than 100 people and raising nearly $3,800 for local charitable projects. 🌊

From lobster and steak to family-friendly fun by the water, this summer highlight proves good food brings people together.

📅 Held Aug. 1 | 🍽 Supplied by Captain Mike’s Seafood, Oceanside
Learn more about how Kiwanis serves our community:

📷: Alice Moreno/Herald

The Island Park Kiwanis Club held its annual Steak and Lobster Dinner on Aug. 1, at Masone Beach. The event raised nearly $3,800. More than a hundred community members,the largest in recent years, …

Long Island’s own “Senator Pothole” turned 88! 🎉 Former U.S. Senator Al D’Amato, who served NY from 1981–1999, took time...
11/08/2025

Long Island’s own “Senator Pothole” turned 88! 🎉

Former U.S. Senator Al D’Amato, who served NY from 1981–1999, took time with us to reflect on his career—from saving 40 acres of oceanfront in Lido Beach to one of the longest filibusters in Senate history.

Now living in Lido Beach, D’Amato says the key to public service is caring about every issue—big or small. “Even a pothole needed attention,” he recalls.
Read about his proudest achievements, family life, and take on today’s politics here:

Alfonse “Al” D’Amato, a longtime Island Park and current Lido Beach resident, served as U.S. Senator from New York for 18 years from 1981 to 1999, following a decade as supervisor of the Town …

🌟 Oceanside’s own Deborah Burns is helping parents raise the innovators of tomorrow! 🌟Her new book The 7 Days: The Daily...
11/08/2025

🌟 Oceanside’s own Deborah Burns is helping parents raise the innovators of tomorrow! 🌟

Her new book The 7 Days: The Daily Flow is topping Amazon charts, guiding families to harness the unique energy of each day of the week to build creativity, empathy, and critical thinking—skills AI can’t replace. 📚✨

From bestselling memoirist to leadership strategist, Deborah’s mission is clear: nurture human potential in a digital world.

Her new book, The 7 Days: The Daily Flow, is topping Amazon charts, guiding families to harness the unique energy of each day of the week to build creativity, empathy, and critical thinking—skills AI can’t replace. 📚✨✨

When Oceanside mom and veteran media executive–turned–leadership strategist Deborah Burns set out to honor her late mother with a memoir, she never imagined it would spark a seven-book …

🏥✨ Excellence recognized!Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside has been named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & ...
11/08/2025

🏥✨ Excellence recognized!

Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside has been named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties — including colon cancer surgery, diabetes treatment, hip fracture care, and more.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside as a high-performing hospital in several categories this year, showcasing the level of clinical prowess and …

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