Oceanside/Island Park Herald

10/09/2025

I’ve spent the past four years telling stories from Oceanside, Island Park, and beyond — stories about community, kindness, and connection.

To everyone who shared their time, voice, or story with me: thank you.

🙏 A reporter's farewell column:

When I graduated from Hofstra with my journalism degree, I had no idea how my career would start. I live about 40 minutes away from Oceanside and Island Park. I don’t think I had been to Oceanside …

10/07/2025

⚖️ Election controversy in Nassau County

Democratic leaders rallied outside the Nassau County Board of Elections, condemning a court decision that keeps missing candidate Petros Krommidas on the Legislative District 4 ballot.

They argue the ruling denies voters a fair choice — while Republicans say the courts followed the law.

📰 Full story by Kepherd Daniel:

Democratic leaders and local elected officials rallied outside the Nassau County Board of Elections on Friday to condemn what they called a Republican effort to “silence voters” by keeping the name of missing candidate Petros Krommidas on the November ballot.

10/07/2025

💥 Sailors dominate at home!

The Oceanside Sailors powered past the Port Washington Vikings in a commanding 51–14 win, improving to 2–1 on the season.

Oceanside’s offense was firing on all cylinders while the defense locked down the field — a complete team effort that set the tone for their next big matchup at Massapequa (3–0).

📸 Read the full game recap:

The Oceanside Sailors rolled to a convincing 51–14 league victory over the visiting Port Washington Vikings on Saturday, handing the visitors their first loss and improving the Sailors’ record to …

10/07/2025

💙🤍 Oceanside unites for Homecoming!

The annual parade brought Sailor pride to the streets as students, families, first responders, and alumni celebrated together. From the marching band’s beats to the cheers along the sidewalks, Oceanside once again showed what community spirit looks like.
📰 Read the full story + see photos:

Oceanside came alive with Sailor pride on Saturday afternoon at the annual Homecoming Parade. The event, which preceded the Sailors’ football game, brought together students, families, first …

10/07/2025

🍂 Oceanside Fall Fest returns — bigger and brighter than ever!

The family-favorite celebration is back Oct. 18, featuring food trucks, live music, a kids’ corner, contests, and a full lineup of local artisans and performers.
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This year’s theme: community, connection, and local spirit.
📰 Read more about the team making it all happen 👉

After two years of community-growing and weather tests, the Oceanside Fall Festival is back for its third run — and organizers say this year will be all about showcasing local people, small …

10/07/2025

🏈💛 Heart of Gold in Oceanside!

Longtime youth football coach Michael Puma will be honored with the Oceanside Kiwanis Club’s Heart of Gold Award for his years of service mentoring kids through the East Rockaway–Oceanside Raiders program.

From the sidelines to the boardroom, Puma has helped grow the Raiders from 130 to 200 players — teaching teamwork, safety, and sportsmanship along the way.

Read how he’s built community through youth football 👉

Michael Puma, a longtime coach and board member of the East Rockaway-Oceanside Raiders youth football program, was “speechless’’ when he learned he would receive the 2025 Kiwanis …

10/02/2025

Charles Mattina, 53, has kept an ice cream scoop in his hand for decades. This weekend, the longtime Oceanside shop he has owned since the 1990s officially reopens under a new name and a new concept: Sizzle and Scoop, a year-round eatery at 3286 Long Beach Road, serving homemade ice cream alongside burgers, hot dogs and other comfort foods.

“I’ve owned it for 30 years,” Mattina said. “I made homemade ice cream — people already love that. Now we’re going to offer more food.”

The menu will include $4 hamburgers made from fresh, never-frozen meat supplied by nearby Janowski in Rockville Centre, two styles of chicken — including a buttermilk version — hot dogs and about 24 ice cream flavors, six of them vegan. Mattina, who grew up in Queens before moving to Syosset, said the shift from an ice-cream-only model was necessary to sustain a business on Long Island.

Read more here: https://www.liherald.com/islandpark/stories/burgers-ice-cream-and-fun-at-sizzle-and-scoop,217687?

10/02/2025

💰 Gold is near $3,700/oz & silver is climbing fast — making 2025 the perfect time to sell. From broken jewelry to heirloom silverware, even old watches can bring surprising value.

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If you’ve been staring at old gold jewelry, silver flatware, or old watches in your drawer and wondering if now is the time to sell — the answer is increasingly “yes.” Local demand is up, prices are strong, and sellers across Nassau County are finding they can get more than they expected at ...

09/29/2025

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09/29/2025

💙📚 At Oceanside High School, wellness meets pop culture! Students kicked off the school year by creating “The Summer I Turned Healthy” — a psychoeducational display inspired by the hit TV show The Summer I Turned Pretty.

The project sparked conversations about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, communication, and self-discovery — all in a way teens can relate to.

➡️ Full story:

Oceanside High School students kicked off the new school year in The Wellness center by creating its first psychoeducational display, “The Summer I Turned Healthy.” Wellness center coordinator …

09/29/2025

📘🏫 From new AP courses to AI in classrooms, Oceanside schools are looking ahead!

This week, the Board of Education approved district goals for 2025–26, including:
✅ Expanded curriculum & literacy supports
✅ AI and coding initiatives across K–12
✅ Social-emotional learning with DBT strategies
✅ Safety training in partnership with first responders
✅ Capital upgrades & energy savings projects

Get the full breakdown here ➡️

The Oceanside School District on Monday night laid out a wide-ranging set of priorities for the 2025–26 school year, from expanded curriculum offerings and digital initiatives to building upgrades …

09/29/2025

🩺 What worries New Yorkers most about health care? A new Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll reveals:

⚠️ Nearly half say the U.S. is unprepared for another public-health crisis.
💰 Two-thirds worry about affording care for their families.
😷 80% are concerned about flu, measles, bird flu, and new strains of Covid.

Experts gathered in Bethpage to discuss costs, insurance gaps, and solutions.

📖 Read the full story here:

A recent Mount Sinai South Nassau “Truth in Medicine” poll revealed New Yorkers are worried that the nation is ill-prepared for another public-health emergency — and remain deeply concerned …