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publisher The coronavirus crisis that erupted in March and carried on through early June in New York shook all of us to our core. Oceanside and Island Park, however, remain strong. They are communities full of fighters. Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged the South Shore, proved that.

The storm pummeled our shores, but it never defeated our indomitable spirit to survive and thrive.

Just as we saw in Sandy's wake, neighbors Stuart are now helping neighbors through the Covid-19 Richner crisis, delivering food and medical supplies to vulnerable residents, providing meals for the jobless and just checking in on one another.

Thankfully, as of this writing in early August, the coronavirus infection rate had dropped below 1 percent in New York. Let us hope and pray it remains at or falls below that level so people stay safe, and we can continue our successful reopening of the economy. That will depend on all of us doing our parts — wearing our facial covers, maintaining social distance — not only today and tomorrow, but also likely for months to come.

Throughout the crisis, the Oceanside/Island Herald continued to provide invaluable news to the community, incuding information on institution closings, new safety protocols and, unfortunately, remembrances of lives lost. I want to thank our journalists for their commitment to the community. Our staff, categorized as essential workers by Governor Cuomo, were out in the field regularly, even during the height of the pandemic, to ensure people who work and live in Oceanside and Island Park had access to the best and most up-to-date information.

Additionally, Richner Communications, the parent company of the Oceanside/Island Park, was proud to provide $500,000 in small business marketing grants to entrepreneurs across the South Shore, including many in the village. We know small businesses are the lifeblood of any community — especially Oceanside and Island Park — so we are hopeful these funds will help your favorite stores and restaurants get back on their feet.

In this edition of our annual community guide, we look at all that is wonderful about Oceanside and Island Park, at the same time that we examine what has changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Living In Oceanside/Island Park is a special publication of the Oceanside/Island Park Herald, the hometown newspaper of the these communities. Living In is published in cooperation with the Oceanside and Island Park chambers of commerce, and we are honored to mark another year as the chambers' official publication.

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Oceanside

HISTORICAL TIMELINE •1680

Jeremiah Hobart, minister of St. George’s Church in Hempstead, is gifted 100 acres of land near the south bay after running into financial problems. The hook-shaped piece of land gave Oceanside its first name: Christian Hook.

•1833

Christian Hook officially becomes a public school district called Hempstead District No. 11, with a one-room schoolhouse on the corner of Oceanside and Foxhurst roads.

•1864

Christian Hook is renamed Oceanville. Locals who worked in the oyster industry felt it would be easier to sell their products if the community’s name had a more nautical ring to it.

•1871

Oceanside’s First Presbyterian Church is constructed with the Rev. Marcus Burr as its first pastor. The congregation originally had 10 members, but grew to a major community hub.

•1896

Oceanside’s First United Methodist Church is constructed, with the Rev. R. Stanley Povey serving as its first full-time pastor.

•1776

Loyalists to King George in Christian Hook aided the British in their campaign to capture New York City in the Battle of Long Island, in which the British expelled Washington’s army from the area.

•1860s

Mott’s Landing in Christian Hook, named for Capt. William Mott who lived in the area, becomes a major center of the oyster industry. The oysters were harvested for sale in New York City.

•1867

The area’s first major railroad line opens, with the nearest stop to Oceanville in an area that became Rockville Centre.

The development allowed for easier transport of oysters, but also brought a great deal of newcomers.

•1889

Oceanville applies for a post office, with Lorenzo Davison, owner of a popular general store in the area, to serve as the neighborhood’s first postmaster.

Because the name Oceanville was in use at two other post offices, the community’s name was changed to Oceanside.

•1899 •1902

A group of 20 men form Oceanside’s first fire company, named Salamander, after a fire destroyed a major farmhouse.

Shortly after in the same year, Columbia Engine Company would form.

•1906

The Oceanside train station is constructed.

•1912

Oceanside produces the Boy Scouts of America’s first Eagle Scout, Arthur Eldred, two years after the organization’s founding

Oceanside earns the grim distinction of being the site of Nassau County’s first murder after its incorporation earlier that year. It arose out of a dispute when a man named Thomas Nickerson refused to heed a warning by resident Samuel Ousterman after he called on Ousterman’s maid.

•1903

A trolley line begins rolling through Oceanside, with nine stops in the hamlet.

•1911

Oceanside’s first high school is constructed.

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•1921

Roadside Rest, a popular food stand, opens on Long Beach Road.

•1925

Oceanside hosts a festival and parade organized by the Ku Klux Klan, which drew roughly 10,000 people.

•1927

South Side Hose Company No. 2 is founded.

•1936

A new high school is built, with the former high school becoming the community’s junior high.

Oceanside produced the Boy Scouts of America’s first Eagle Scout in 1912 with Arthur Eldred.

•1922

School No. 2 is constructed in response to an ever-growing population.

•1926

The Oceanside School District hires its first superintendent: S. Taylor Johnson. School Nos. 3 and 4 are constructed.

•1928

The Oceanside National Bank opens on the corner of Poole Street and Lincoln Avenue. Its first president, Rufus Smith, would help finance the construction of St. Anthony’s Church and South Nassau Communities Hospital that year.

•1938 •1939

Charles Beall, a retired Wall Street Banker, dies on the grounds of his zoo on Mott Street, the largest privately owned one in the country. His death marked the closing of the site, and the animals were moved to Frank Buck’s Zoo in Massapequa.

•1948

The Baumann Bus Company is founded by Bob Baumann after securing a contract with the Oceanside School District.

The buses originally transported children to his summer camp, which opened the year before.

Oceanside’s first library opens..

•1940

Oceanside’s high school teams are dubbed the Sailors after cheerleader Joe DeBaun began wearing a sailor outfit to games.

He would meet his future wife, Edyth, at a football game while she was cheering for the Woodmere team. He graduated in 1938.

•1949

Joe and Edyth DeBaun found Camp Wonderland, which later became Camp DeBaun.

•1950

Bob Baumann and Mickey McConnell found the Oceanside Little League. Oceanside’s population explodes to 18,000.

•1951

The Oceanside Jewish Center temple is constructed.

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•1972

•1951

The Oceanside Knights of Columbus is founded.

•1952

Temple Avodah is founded.

•1954

The Lincoln Shopping Center opens, featuring a Woolworth’s, a Food Fair and a National Shoes.

•1959

Murray Handwerker turns the Roadside Rest Property on Long Beach Road, which had grown to become a major local eatery, into the country’s first Nathan’s Famous hotdog outside of Coney Island.

•1961

The Town of Hempstead builds the first garbage incinerator power plant in the country next to the landfill on Long Beach Road.

•1970

Roughly 200 Oceanside High School students boycott their graduation in opposition to the Vietnam War.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation declares shellfishing in the area illegal, putting a definitive end to Oceanside’s oyster industry.

•1973

A census reveals that Oceanside’s population had leveled off at around 42,000.

•1988 •1955

The Oceanside School District dedicates its current high school on Skillman Avenue.

The 180-foot landfill on Long Beach Road is closed.

•2001

Oceanside students open a time capsule buried in celebration of America’s bicentennial in 1976.

•1960

St. Anthony’s underground shrine to the Virgin Mary burns down in a fire caused by a short circuit in its electrical organ.

•1970

The first St. Anthony’s Feast is held.

•2014

In response to a slump in business, Nathan’s moves to a smaller location on Long Beach Road.

•2018

In December, South Nassau Communities Hospital merges with the Mount Sinai Health System, making it the Long Island flagship hospital in the Mt. Sinai network, which is based in New York City.

•1997

Chwatsky’s, a prominent department store in Oceanside, closes.

•2012

Hurricane Sandy devastates the area, displacing hundreds of residents.

•2017

Costco, a wholesale warehouse, opens in Oceanside.

•2020

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Oceanside cheerleader Joe DeBaun is credited with coining the name for Oceanside’s sports teams: the Sailors. He graduated from Oceanside High School in 1938.

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Island Park

HISTORICAL TIMELINE • 1665

The English were the first white settlers in Island Park. They raised hogs on the drier portions of the island, and coined its first name: Hog Island.

• 1851

Peter Barnum purchased various lands on the South Shore of Long Island, which were then part of Queens County, amassing a fortune.

• 1874

Barnum’s widow, Sara Ann, purchased Hog Island and sold it to Queens County for $13,000, at which point it became the site of the county’s poor farm and a smallpox hospital. It was at this point that Hog Island was renamed to Barnum Island in her honor.

• 1921

The Island Park-Long Beach Corporation purchased the lands of Barnum and Harbor islands, renaming the area Island Park, with the intention of turning it into a resort center. The corporation backfilled many of the low-lying marsh areas with mud and established some of Island Park’s first utilities.

• 1920s

Island Park’s first school, firehouse and church were established, but the area remained a summer destination for many, and not a permanent place of residence.

• 1945

Pop’s Liquor Store opens on Long Beach Road.

• 1956

The Long Island Lighting Company constructs unit one of the E.F. Barrett power station, straddling the border between Oceanside and Island Park.

• 1780

During the American Revolution, Hog Island was the site of multiple battles, including when the British warship “Galatea” pursued an American sloop through Jones Inlet, forcing it ashore on Hog Island, where the British captured most of its 52-man crew.

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• 1870

The Long Island Rail Road laid its first track through the area in a line that ran from New York City to Long Beach.

• 1910

Developers Frank Lawson and William Austin sought to develop Barnum Island into the “Venice of the United States,” with canals running throughout.

The plans were shelved, however, with the outbreak of World War I.

• 1926

The Village of Island Park is founded, with a population of roughly 1,000 who had largely moved into the area during the building boom in the 1920s that occurred on the southern portion of the island. Harbor Island remained largely undeveloped, with only a handful of fishing shacks.

• 1940s

Casino Beach, which would later be renamed Masone Beach, becomes a popular destination for summer vacationers.

• 1950s

A population influx leads to the development of Barnum and Harbor islands.

• 1960s

Beach bungalow homes in Island Park are converted to winter homes for year-round use.

• 1963

LILCO constructs unit two of E.F. Barrett, bringing its power generation capacity up to nearly 400 megawatts.

• 1970

A United States census reveals Island Park’s population had peaked at nearly 6,000.

Vacationers at Casino Beach in the summer 1932. The beach was a popular summer destination from the 1930s through the 1970s. It was eventually renamed Masone Beach.

• 1969

Island Park students are barred from attending Oceanside High School over a dispute over tax revenue from the E.F. Barrett plant. Graduating middle schoolers begin attending West Hempstead High School.

• 1981 • 1984

A United States Department of Housing and Urban Development audit reveals that 44 federally subsidized homes in Island Park intended for low-income families had been given to friends and family of politically connected officials.

• 1998

Chuck Schumer unseats D’Amato in a blowout Senate election.

• 2012

The Island Park village board agrees to settle the HUD lawsuit for $1.96 million.

• 2017

Bank of America agrees to gift its Island Park branch building to the village government for use as its Village Hall.

A Look through the years

Island Park native Alfonse D’Amato is elected to the United States senate.

• 1990

A federal judge files a civil-rights suit against Island Park, alleging village officials excluded black and Hispanic applicants for federally subsidized housing intended for low-income residents, instead awarding them to friends and family.

• 2008

Island Park schools introduce the option for middle school graduates to attend Long Beach High School.

• 2012

Hurricane Sandy sweeps through the area, devastating the community and displacing hundreds, leaving few structures untouched, including Village Hall, which was demolished the next year.

• 2018

Island Park school officials end their partnership with the West Hempstead School District, opting to send Island Park middle school exclusively graduates to Long Beach High School.

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Libraries remain vital resources amid pandemic

By Mike Smollins and Briana Bonfiglio Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the Oceanside and Island Park libraries have remained vital resources to their communities.

Though the Oceanside Library’s doors were closed during the pandemic, it launched dozens of online programs and projects designed to provide the community with information, education and entertainment. It hosted six to 10 online programs per day, including exercise classes, teen readings, book chats and more. It also began offering curbside book pick-up in June.

“As soon as we closed, our staff held numerous teleconferences and shared ideas on how we could continue to serve the public,” Library Director Christina Marra said.

In June, voters also approved the plans for Vision 2020, a $33.5 million bond to upgrade some of the library’s rooms, enable the facility to host

more programs and shows, and enhance security while making the building more environmentally friendly.

The Island Park Public Library also offered curbside pick-up after the pandemic struck, while supplying the community with many online and at-home activities, such as Zoom book discussions, story-time video, LEGO challenges and a Spring Reading Challenge.

“It’s’ very frustrating to not be back at our building,” Library Director Jessica Koenig told the Herald in May, “but we want everyone to know that we’re still here virtually, and we’re doing a lot of work behind the scenes to keep people connected to each other.”

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Above Photo: The Oceanside ad Island Park libraries each offered virtual programs after the coronavirus pandemic hit. The staff of the Island Park Public Library let residents know that they missed them.

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I.P. schools ready for uncertain future

By Briana Bonfiglio Families and school officials adjusted to a new set of circumstances over the last three-plus months of the 2019-20 school year as students learned at home via remote classes response to the coronavirus.

Google Classroom and FaceTime replaced inperson instruction and hanging out with friends for students across the district, and at press time in early August, officials were still mulling what the year will look like.

When the pandemic first hit, school officials implemented a class directory for both Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School on the disrict’s website, where teachers began posting virtual assignments.

Superintendent Dr. Rosmarie Bovino regularly posted updates to parents about remote learning.

She encouraged students and parents to email teachers with any technical issues or confusion around concepts or instructions about remote learning. In one letter to the community in March, she suggested typing, “virtual hand raise” in the subject line so that teachers could prioritize those emails. “They know ‘virtual hand raise’ means a student cannot move forward with learning without assistance,” she explained at the time.

Though plans for the fall were still being developed, voters approved the district’s $40.6 million for the 2020-21 school year, which includes Covid-19 preparations, such as technology for students and protective supplies for school buildings, and maintains all programs from 2019-20.

The district will expand its “blended learning model” next year, which entails more digital engagement paired with traditional instruction. This will require supplying third- and fourth-graders with Chromebooks; children in higher grades already use them. It also requires repurposing the district’s iPads for use by kindergarteners to second-graders.

Bovino explained that this technology would be especially useful in a situation in which stu-

dents may need to move to remote learning for a few days if someone at school were to contract Covid-19 and cleaning needed to be done.

Another added expense is for a program called ClassLink, which will connect all of a student’s multiple log-ins to one account. Once students log into the device, they will have internet access and be logged into all their district-approved applications.

“This is going to be wonderful,” Bovino said.

“We’re very excited about this, and we have a big plan in place to get all these devices ready for the beginning of August for summer reading.”

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district will purchase sanitization supplies and equipment for custodians. The district will also rearrange its office spaces and add partitions, as well as install sneeze guards in its offices.

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Top Photo: Marysol Alvarado, a student at Lincoln Orens Middle School, completed schoolwork with her friends via video chat as part of adapting to remote learning.

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Bottom Photo: Student of the Month awards were given virtually for the last three months of the school year.

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Top Photo: The Island Park village board teamed up with DaVinci’s Pizzeria to deliver food to Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital workers in April during the peak of the pandemic. Lana Delgado prepared to serve the workers.

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Middle Photo: The coronavirus didn’t stop Dolores Hofman from throwing her husband, Edward, a surprise 75th birthday party in March.

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Bottom Photo: Though they had to postpone their wedding on April 4, Rubie Lubold and her fiance, Mike Finck, had their photo taken to mark the occasion, along with Lubold’s children, Maya and Charlie. Island Park resident Nicole Gubelli organized photo shoots at community members’ homes from a safe social distance.

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ith a population hovering around 4,000, Island Park is a small place with a big community spirit.

Much as residents came together in the aftermath of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Island Parkers stuck together through the coronavirus, organizing groups to support front-line workers and local businesses, making masks and banding together to make sure the community spirit shined in a dark time.

“This pandemic, while horrific, is a remarkable tribute to Island Parkers,” Mayor Michael McGinty said. “It would be impossible to mention everyone who has sent me a text or called me on the phone simply asking, “How can I help?” The beauty and kindness shines through, and I am reminded how united we are as a unique village sharing this journey together.”

As one of the communities hardest hit in Hurricane Sandy, Island Park has bounced back better than ever, with new and refurbished businesses and residential properties opening on a regular basis, even adapting on-the-fly to curbside pick-up and a takeout-only model after the pandemic hit.

Each Memorial Day during normal circumstances, the village is festooned with flags, thanks to local merchants, and the parade winds through the community, greeted by flag-waving children. Though things were different this year, homes and businesses were still lined with flags to show pride.

The village sponsors multiple recreational programs at Masone Beach, plus concerts and movies, and its gazebo can be rented for special occasions. Masone also features grills for cooking, a spray park, a playground, rentable beach chairs, a concession and merchandise stand and much more: enough for a family to spend an entire summer Saturday or Sunday there. There has even been the occasional wedding.

Over at the Town of Hempstead’s Shell Creek Park, there are tennis, baseball and additional playground facilities, rounding out the area’s recreational facility.

In fall, Sacred Heart Church organizes its annual San Gennaro Festival, the status of which remains uncertain, and the Island Park Chamber of Commerce sponsors a trick-or-treat event at which little ghosts and goblins can “scare” local merchants. The chamber was particularly vital during the pandemic, supporting struggling businesses and hosting an #IPCares initiative, for which it purchased $50 gift cards from dozens of Island Park businesses and hosted a trivia contest to award them to residents.

In winter, community members turn out again to light the village menorah and decorate a Christmas tree on the new Village Green at the former Village Hall site.

Island Park’s Civic Association holds its annual “Love Your Troops” dance in February, and proceeds support members of the military. And In spring, the Kiwanis Club organizes its pancake breakfast.

Year-round, there is a plethora of activities for people of all ages — even virtually.

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Important Numbers Oceanside Building Department .....(516) 538-8500 Island Park Building Department ....(516) 992-1635 Emergency Management...............(516) 573-0636 Oceanside Electric........................ (800) 490-0075 Island Park Electric ...................... (800) 490-0075 Human Resources ........................(516) 571-3072 Information Technology.................(516) 571-4265 Mayor’s Office .............................(516) 431-0600 Parking ..............................(516) 489-5000 x3046 Police Department (Emergency).......................911 Public Relations ............................(516) 874-8545 Public Works Nassau County..........(516) 489-5000 Purchasing ...................................(516) 571-4200 Recreation Center .........................(516) 571-3090 Registrar .....................................(516) 571-2660 Traffic .........................................(516) 572-2700 Village Treasurer ..........................(516) 431-0600 Village Assessor ...........................(516) 431-0600 Village Attorney ...........................(516) 431-0600 Village Clerk ................................(516) 431-0600 Village Court ...............................(516) 431-0600 Water Department........................(877) 426-6999

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The Oceanside Little League’s 12-and-under Williamsport team headed upstate last summer for the state Little League championship tournament in Penfield, a suburb of Rochester.

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Top Photo: Twins Jaxson and Mason Lynch, 4, received a birthday car parade outside their Oceanside home from “Strong Island Car Parades 4 Kids” on April 14 after their traditional birthday party was canceled because of the virus.

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Middle Photo: Oceanside resident Michele Butterman raised money and made dozens of deliveries of food and other treats for essential workers in hospitals and first responders during the pandemic.

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Bottom Photo: Oceanside resident Jonathan Rizzo played a weekly concert on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on Facebook Live for more than two months, where he took requests from listeners and donated the money he raised to local businesses and to provide meals for hospital workers and first responders.

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ituated in the south-central portion of Nassau County, Oceanside has a plethora of visitors in normal circumstances, yet remains a tight-knit community during the dark times of a pandemic.

In addition to having a rich history dating back to the earliest days of settlement on Long Island, Oceanside features a supportive business community as well as a number of civic resources for residents of all ages.

Every summer, the Oceanside Kiwanis and the library present poetry and prose readings at Oceanside’s Schoolhouse Green gazebo, which have continued virtually. And fun at the Green doesn’t stop when summer ends. During the winter, it shines bright with holiday decorations replete with Christmas carolers and a menorah lighting.

Oceanside schools are also a major force in the hamlet, not only responsible for preparing the next generation of Oceansiders for adulthood, but also administering the Department of Community Affairs, which holds community programs, activities for seniors and after-school programs at the district’s facilities. The schools are currently in the process of exploring options for fall instruction.

The Kiwanis and Kiwanettes host holiday gatherings, pancake breakfasts and dinner dances — attended by hundreds — and the money raised is used to serve the community.

Oceanside also features an active Chamber of Commerce, which welcomes new businesses with ribbon-cuttings, and honors community leaders at its annual dinner dance. It works on behalf of members to keep business in Oceanside thriving. During the pandemic, members banned together to help support local businesses, some of which closed temporarily, and others which adapted to a takeout-only model. Other civic groups include the Knights of Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of Italy, Rotary Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.

For Oceanside’s houses of worship, there are places for adherants to a wide variety of religious denominations from Oceanside and surrounding communities to feel welcome. Many recently reopened their doors after being shuttered for months amid the virus.

For the younger crowd, you’ll find Boy and Girl Scouts, Little League and Girls Fastpitch.

The Oceanside Fire Department and its volunteers keep residents safe during fires and were first on the scene during Hurricane Sandy, making protection from natural disasters one of the department’s top priorities. They also became even more vital during the pandemic.

An Oceanside treasure is the Marine Nature Study Area, which offers year-round educational opportunities for visitors, students and adults alike, and draws nature enthusiasts from all over.

The award-winning Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital hosts a wide range of informational meetings and healthrelated groups, which are open to the public.

So no matter your interest, you will find Oceanside a welcoming community.

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O’side schools adapt to remote learning

By Briana Bonfiglio

Students, faculty members and families in the Oceanside School District adapted quickly to a new normal when schools closed their doors in mid-March in response to the coronavirus.

Administrators quickly rolled out an online learning plan. Teachers began establishing Google Classrooms for more regimented tasks and learning plans to adjust quickly to the new system.

The school district’s “OSD Learning at Home” website added resources for online learning in all grades, as well as a “Talking to Kids About Coronavirus” section. In addition, the schools offered live, virtual online book readings for younger children and career talks with professionals for high schoolers on a daily basis. The district expanded its online offerings and remote-learning model in the months following the decision to close schools for the rest of the year, and are now strategizing how to reopen in the fall.

In May, voters approved Oceanside’s $160 million budget for the 2020-21 school year.

Several elementary school programs, including Project Extra, will be restructured in the 2020-21 school year because of teacher retirements and to meet state mandates for new curricula in computer science and coding.

Project Extra is the district’s gifted and enrichment program for fourth through sixth grades, which traditionally saw children leave their home schools once a week to engage in activities of a specialized nature. The activities nurture children and provide them with opportunities to learn that are commensurate with their abilities, and will be depend on the status of schools opening this fall.

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Top Photo: Oceanside High School seniors were honored by the community and staff with a parade on June 2.

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Bottom Photo: Rachel Tricolla, an Oceanside High School sophomore and member of the Youth Council, made time for regular walks outside and took this photo at the beach as part of the Oceanside School District’s Virtual Wellness Week in May.

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A message from the Oceanside

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce welcomes new members, whether you own a business or not. Our organization is a great way to network and get involved with the Oceanside community. We strongly believe in maintaining industry and commerce in Oceanside.

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It’s time to get out and about

ceanside and Island Park feature a rich variety of parks and beaches for residents of all ages to enjoy from a safe social distance, and many eateries have offered outdoor dining during the pandemic.

The Marine Nature Study Area is a 52-acre preserve of salt marshes, tidal creeks and uplands.

The variety of plant and animal life makes it an ideal learning center for all ages.

Shell Creek Park, on Vanderbilt Avenue on Barnum Island, hosts a wide range of activities and facilities for children and adults. For the athlete, a pair of basketball and paddleball courts await. Additionally there are large playing fields for general use, and the park lends out equipment such as footballs, jump ropes and knock-hockey tables. A fully equipped playground is there for children, as well as a spray pool for frolicking. There is no fee to use the park. Only proof of residency is required.

Oceanside Park is a paradise for amateur athletes. Oceanside’s Little League, Sally League and the Babe Ruth League all play on the fields under normal circumstances, plus organized softball.

There is also a rink for roller hockey, as well as handball, game tables, horseshoes, picnic tables, play areas, soccer and tennis. There is no fee to use the park facilities, and they are illuminated at night. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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and swimming areas. Teams and lessons are offered as well. Pool season passes are available for individuals and families, but the cost varies according to residency, and special rates are offered to the disabled as well as solder adults. The pool, also illuminated at night, is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Oceanside Schoolhouse Green has increasingly become a vital, living center for the Oceanside community, and is the sight of a summer outdoor reading program sponsored by the Oceanside Kiwanis Club, which has continued virtually.

Island Park’s Masone Beach on Waterford Road is a quiet little bay beach, perfect for those who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere. Snacks and beverages are available for the beach’s patrons, and new to Masone are the Caroline Previdi Playground and a splash park for children during the summer.

Masone also hosts several summer events, the most popular of which is the Summer Concert Series, though the musical entertainment has been canceled amid the virus.

Residents can also take advantage of Landgraf Park at the north end of Waterford Road, home of the new Kaboom Playground.

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Restaurant patrons enjoyed outdoor dining at Jordan Lobster Farm in Island Park on its first day of reopening its outdoor seating area in June.

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Businesses Oceanside Business Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1, 763-9177 President: Ed Scharfberg Island Park Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 225, Island Park 11558 442-5344 President: Barbra Rubin-Perry islandparkchamberofcommerce.org

Civic Island Park Business and Residential Chamber of Commerce 233 Long Beach Road Island Park, 11558 Ipbrc11558@gmail.com 647-3352

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Oceanside Kiwanis hosted its annual Super Bowl Sunday pancake breakfast in the St. Anthony’s Church cafeteria in February 2020. Mallory Ricciardi, 4, enjoyed pancakes with some help from her mom, Donna.

Oceanside Civic Association P.O. BOX 194, 477-5306 Island Park Kiwanis 161 Long Beach Road Island Park 11558 241-2983 Call for meeting information.

Oceanside Community Services Inc. 145 A Merle Ave 678-6152 Oceanside Education Foundation/Schoolhouse Green 145 A Merle Ave. 764-2715 Oceanside Kiwanis Club 3747 Illona Lane, cell (917) 371-3771 email SJBlau@optonline.net Island Park Civic Association P.O. Box 241 Island Park 11558

Cultural Oceanside Community Activities 125 Merle Ave. 594-2336 Oceanside Chorale 764-2787

Fraternal Knights of Columbus-Oceanside 2985 Kenneth Place, 678-1237 Father Joseph O’Connell Council No. 3481 Ladies Auxiliary of K of C 678-1237

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Oceanside boasts many Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts like Matthew Furst, who donated supplies to soldiers in need.

Sons of Italy in Oceanside 3015 Long Beach Road 766-8272 Rocky Marciano Lodge No. 2226 sonsofoceanside.com.

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Weathering an ‘unprecedented’ pandemic at MSSN

By Mike Smollins

Guidelines®”-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite.

MSSN’s beautiful North Addition houses two 36bed medical surgical units, a 36-bed inpatient behavioral health unit and comprehensive maternity services center with 26 private postpartum rooms, spacious labor and delivery rooms and a neonatal intensive care unit.

The hospital’s Emergency Services department is one of the largest and most advanced on Nassau County’s South Shore. Designated a regional stroke center and Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, the department houses 35 treatment rooms and specialty care, including a high-speed CT-scan and x-ray facility, pediatric emergency room and psychiatric emergency room.

And that capacity will soon be expanding.

MSSN is working on building a new four-story, 58,000-square-foot wing. The new wing will nearly double the size of the emergency room, add new and larger operating rooms, add more beds in the critical-care wing, and will also help prepare the hospital in case of another hurricane like Sandy or a surge in patients from a pandemic like it saw during the Covid-19 peak.

MSSN is the only hospital on Nassau’s South Shore permitted to perform angioplasty in an emergency or an elective basis. In the event you or a loved one need angioplasty, it can be performed on the spot at the hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The facility’s Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and has received the Outstanding Achievement Award for three consecutive survey cycles (2009, 2012, 2015). With leading-edge cancer fighting technologies, including Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery, daVinci robotic-assisted surgery, the Long Island Gamma Knife® and world-class physician talent specializing in cancer, MSSN offers South Shore residents expert cancer care without the need to travel to points north or into the city.

For more information about MSSN and its services, call (877) 768-8462 or (516) 632-3000, or go to www.southnassau.org. We encourage you to “like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

When faced with an “unprecedented” situation in April as coronavirus numbers reached their peak, 383, the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital rose to the occasion and banded together to get through the difficult time.

“We are stretched beyond anything we have seen in the past,” spokesman Joe Calderone said at the time. “The situation here is unprecedented.”

While many lives were lost to the coronavirus, the hospital celebrated the release of hundreds of Covid-19 positive patients who were released with a clean bill of health. At a time when front-line workers were stretched thin, the Oceanside community and many others came together to show their support, donating food to the hospital’s staff daily throughout the pandemic.

In May, when cases began plummeting, the hospital returned to offering elective surgeries as the hospital began a “Don’t Put Your Health on Hold” initiative, urging the community not to risk safety out of fear of coming to a hospital.

“If you’re out there and you have a procedure that you’ve been putting off, or if you have any kind of medical issue, you should call immediately,” Calderone said. “Don’t wait.”

In June, most units of the hospital returned to welcoming visitors under strict guidelines, including one visitor per day per patient, and a shift from a 24 hours per day visitor policy to a four-hour window.

Additionally, all visitors must undergo a Covid-19 test no more than two days before visiting.

Before, during and after the surge of the pandemic, MSSN was committed to delivering standardsetting, patient-centered health care. It is one of the region’s largest hospitals, with 455 beds, more than 900 physicians and 3,000 employees.

The hospital is an acute-care, not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides state-of-the-art care in cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, bariatric, pain management, mental health and emergency services. It is a designated Stroke Center, boasts Long Island’s first and only Gamma Knife® and Novalis Tx™ radiosurgery technologies for superior cancer care, expert orthopedic services, and emergency and elective angioplasty. MSSN has been designated as Christina Daly/Herald an Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center by MBSAQIP Front-line workers at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside came and is also a recipient of the American Heart Asso- outside to greet hundreds of cars that drove by in a parade to support them ciation/American Stroke Association’s “Get With The during the battle against the coronavirus in April.

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Nassau County’s 4th Precinct in its newly refurbished headquarters in Hewlett.

The Oceanside Fire Department hosted a special street dedication ceremony in November 2018 to honor the eight members of the department who died in the line of duty.

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Columbia Engine Headquarters: Company No.1 was 65 Foxhurst Road organized in 1902, and Hose Company 1: a hand-or horse-drawn 49 Evergreen Avenue double-tank engine was Hose Company 2: purchased in 1903. In 3615 Oceanside Road 1913, the company beHose Company 3: came the first on Long 2543 Columbus Ave. Island to have a motorEngine Company 1: ized piece of equipment 26 Smith Street with the purchase of Truck Company 1: a Matthewson Hose 65 Foxhurst Road Wagon.

The department provides hurricane preparedness, bathtub safety, dryer safety, pool safety, smoke alarm and detector information, barbeque safety, and stop, drop and roll information for the community.

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Police medics Robert Sutton, left, and William Rudnick, police officers Michael Dudine, Thomas Izzo, Justin Moore, police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, police officer Joseph Monez and police Sgt. James Lorenzen were honored for stopping an attempted suicide on Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside in the spring of 2018.

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The precinct house is at 1699 Broadway in Hewlett. The commanding officer is Joseph Barbieri. The precinct’s Nassau County main divisions include 4th Precinct patrol, detective and 573-6400 support services. There www.pdcn.org/195/ is also a marine bureau, Fourth-Precinct robbery squad and a In an emergency homicide squad, among always dial 911 other divisions.

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Members of the Island Park Fire Department readied the spaghetti and meatballs at their annual pasta dinner in 2019.

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he Island Park Fire Department has served the community since 1924. At the time, many homes were wood-fram bungalows, which posed serious fire risks. So, with its first $800, the company purchased a two- wheeled, 40-gallon chemical tank, one dozen hand chemical extinguishers, three hand sirens and badges. There was one fire hydrant, at Long Beach Road and Warwick Road, but it had low water pressure. Because the community

felt the need for better fire company equipment, residents donated land and supplies. The current firehouse was built in 1951.

In recent years, the Island Park Fire Department has welcomed a second new truck to replace one lost in Hurricane Sandy.

On the web: 2ndbattalion.org/departments/island-park www.facebook.com/Island-Park-VolunteerFire-Department

Chief Frank Eye 1st Assistant Chief John Briguglio 2nd Assistant Chief Donny Cardineau 3rd Assistant Chief Michael J. Whalen 432-1213 or call 911 Business affairs: 432-0738

Fire Stations:

Engine Company No. 1 Hose Company No. 1 Truck Company No. 1 and Rescue Company No. 1 all housed at 440 Long Beach Road.

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All addresses are in Island Park, NY 11558 except where otherwise noted Living LARGE 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000

A & T Garden Center & Landscape Design 4373 Austin Blvd (516) 431-6821 atgardencenter.com

www.liprime.com

Alice & Frank Naudus 227 Harrison Ave. (516) 889-0405

Mackoul & Associates 25 Nassau Lane (516) 431-9100

anaudus@yahoo.com

info@mackoul.com mackoul.com

Appco Paper & Plastic Corp.

3949 Austin Blvd.

(516) 608-9200

Mega Business Systems 154 Long Beach Road (718) 450-7871

jm@megabusinesssystems.com megabusinesssystems.com

www.appcopaper.com

Assemblywoman Missy Miller 105 Richard Street Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 987-9105

millerml@nyassembly.gov assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Melissa-Miller

Big Sticks Broadcasting 650 Shore Road, Suite 3F Long Beach, N.Y. 11561 (516) 960-2737 bob@bigsticksbroadcasting.com bigsticksbroadcasting.com

Bridgeview Yacht Club 80 Waterfront Blvd.

(516) 432-2400 bridgeviewyachtclub@aol.com bridgeviewyachtclub.com

Brooks Medals and Awards P.O. Box 444 (516) 431-2131

sales@brooksmedals.com brooksmedals.com

Castle Estates Real Estate 240 West Park Ave. Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 655-4848

Courtesy Island Park Chamber of Commerce

Nikki Taylor won the sweet prize of a gift certificate to Hope’s Land of Candy as part of the Island Park Chamber of Commerce's #IPCares initiative.

Councilman Anthony D’Esposito P.O. Box 188 (516) 812 3242 adesposito@tohmail.org anthonydesposito.com

Cycle Stash 4370 Austin Blvd.

(516) 960-2746 cjlima@optonline.net cyclestash.com

D. Slott Design 11 Julian Place (516) 524-2592

dslottdesign@gmail.com dslottdesign.com

Denise Ford Nassau County Legislator 4th District 36 Ohio Ave. Long Beach, NY 11561 (516) 639-6084

Jp2sell@yahoo.com

dford@nassaucountyny.gov nassaucountyny.gov/518/District-4--Denise-Ford

Century 21 Scully Realty 94 Long Beach Road (516) 889-7110

Doris the Florist 233 Long Beach Road (516) 897-2460

C21scully@optonline.net c21scully.com

info@doristhefloristt.com doristhefloristt.com

Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services/ Mass Mutual (516) 652-1819

Dox Bar and Grill 10 Broadway 516-984-7320

aberman@financialguide.com

nora62@aol.com Doxbarandkitchen.com

Comp-U-Sultants, Inc. P.O. Box 406 (516) 897-8477

EGP Land and Sea 2 Petit Place (516) 543-1225

sales@comp-u-sultants.com comp-u-sultants.com

Conrad's Pharmacy 333 Long Beach Road (516) 431-1991 conradsrx@gmail.com conradspharmacy.com

Costello's Ace Hardware 3965 Long Beach Road (516) 431-2500 lhothan@costellosace.com costellosace.com

egplandsea@gmail.com egplandandsea.com

Elvis Duran Group 145 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013 (212) 366-4666 david@elvisdurangroup.com elvisdurangroup.com

Empire Point Marina 2 Empire Blvd.

(516) 889-1067

tdevita@empirepointmarina.com empirepointmarina.com

ESPN Fitness 383 Long Beach Road (516) 869-4508 eddie@espn-fitness.com espnfitness.com

Evan W. Davis Illustrations 59 Carolina Ave. (516) 431-5053

eedee1958@aol.com

Eveready Enterprises 4177 Austin Blvd.

(516) 431-7013 erroofing@yahoo.com roofingnassau.com

Fluffy Angel Pet Grooming 371 Long Beach Road (516) 608-9613

fluffyangelgrooming@gmail.com fluffyangelgrooming.com

GiGi Moving and Trucking 23 Alabama Ave. (516) 432-7319 gigimoving.com

Hastava Realty, Insurance & Travel 161 Long Beach Road (516) 431-3833 hastava@yahoo.com Hastava.com

Hope's Land of Candy 3951 Long Beach Road (516) 544-2244 hopeslandofcandy@gmail.com hopeslandofcandy.com

Island Park Civic Association P.O. Box 241

islandparkcivicassociation@gmail.com facebook.com/groups/IPCIVIC/

Island Park Diner 110 Long Beach Road (516) 432-8939 Island Park Faculty Association 24 Quebec Road (516) 318-0591 Pattip241@aol.com

Island Park Kiwanis 161 Long Beach Road (516) 425-2579 islandparkkiwanis.org

Island Park Library 176 Long Beach Road (516) 432-0122

koenig@islandparklibrary.org islandparklibrary.org

Island Park Propane 3976 Long Beach Road (516) 431-1111

islandparkpropane@outlook.com islandparkpropane.com

Island Park Theatre Group 53 Ballard Ave. Valley Stream, N.Y. 11580 (516) 426-2946 snowysmom59@yahoo.com facebook.com/ groups/178770700962

Jack’s Pizzeria 165 Long Beach Road (516) 889-0710 Nn31@aol.com jackspizzaip.com

Jimi Gubelli Foundation P. O. Box 293 (516) 425-9697 jimigubellifndn@aol.com jimigubellifoundation.org

Jordan’s Lobster Farm 1 Petit Place (516)889-3314 nancy@jordanlobsterfarms.com jordanlobsterfarms.com

Just for Kicks 4597 Austin Blvd.

(516) 431-7553

justforkicksschoolofdance@gmail.com justforkicksschoolofdance.org

Lambrou & Sons Seafood Restaurant 4073 Austin Blvd.

(516) 889-3525 lambrouscatering.com

LI PRIME 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 www.liprime.com

Milch Photography & Video 557 West Market St. Long Beach, N.Y. 11561 (516) 889-1508 milchphoto@aol.com milchphoto.com

Minuteman Press 162 Long Beach Road (516) 432-0227 info@islandparkmmp.com islandparkmmp.com

Moo Burger 4455 Broadway (516) 432-5005

chanson@digicardservices.com moo-burgerip.business.site

Mook Print and Design 15 Alabama Ave. (516) 442-5344 (262) 253-4443 sales@mookpd.com mookpd.com

Nassau Financial 2995 Long Beach Road (516) 240-1220

cdrago@nassaufinancial.org nassaufinancial.org/home/home

Oceanside/ Island Park Herald 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 www.liherald.com

Pancho's Cantina 4245 Austin Blvd.

(516) 897-8300

panchoscantina@aol.com panchoscantina.com

Peter's Clam Bar 600 Long Beach Road (516) 432-0505 petersclamhouse.com

Pop's Wines & Spirits 256 Long Beach Road (516) 431-0025 sales@popswine.com popswine.com

Ralph's Tackle and Sporting Goods 4195 Austin Blvd.

(516) 432-9179

Titan23739@aol.com facebook.com/Ralphs-Tackle-Sporting-Goods-149281358441657/

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Richner Communications, Inc. 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 Richner Printing and Mailing Services 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 richnerprinting.com

Safe Haven Music 237 Long Beach Road (516) 665-2050

safehavenmusicfoundation@gmail.com safehavenmusic.com

Sangria 71/RVC Empanada Corp.

4585 Austin Blvd.

(516) 225-4104 (516) 889 0097

sangria71.com/island-park/

Shane's Family Variety 3945 Long Beach Rd (516) 432-5817

facebook.com/Shanes-FamilyVariety-488211321666341/

South Nassau Communities Hospital 1 Healthy Way Oceanside, N.Y. 11572 (516) 632-3000 (516)377-5365 dana.sanneman@snch.org southnassau.org/sn

South Shore Collision P.O. Box 201 (516) 432-3872 soshocoll@gmail.com southshorecollisionli.com

South Shore Jewish Center 191 Long Beach Road (516)569-5063 info@ssjdi.org irreverentred@aol.com facebook.com

SouthShore JC/Stepping Stone Business Services (516) 690-6502 mike@ssbsinc.com

Stern & Schurin L.L.P. 167 Jefferson Ave. sternschurin.com

Sun Power

by Empower Solar 4589 Austin Blvd.

(516) 837-3459

https://www.empower-solar.com/

All addresses are in Island Park, NY 11558 except where otherwise noted Tech ACS Zareno Ltd. Partnership 2957 Roxbury Road 237-239 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N.Y. 11572 (516) 993-1698 jcvidas@gmail.com techacs.com

The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing/Southpoint 1 Long Beach Road (516) 316 6794

odejesus@thegrandhealthcare.org thegrandhealthcare.com/southpoint/

The Law Office of Glenn Ingoglia 104 Long Beach Road (516) 432-0500 glenn@ingoglialaw.com ingoglialaw.com

The Local Ale House 140 ½ Long Beach Road (516) 225-9149 facebook.com/The-Local-AleHouse-91154479961/

Village of Island Park 416 Long Beach Road (516) 815-5326 michael.mcginty@ncc.edu villageofislandpark.com

Xpress Coups 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000

Courtesy Mark Milch

The Island Park Chamber of Commerce installed its new slate of officers on Jan. 9 at Poncho's Cantina.

Herald File Photo

Joe Bonin, owner of J. Paul’s Terrace Café in Oceanside, was one of many local business owners who opened the restaurant for takeout only during the pandemic.

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Oceanside Churches First Presbyterian Church The Rev. Russ Roth 2701 Oceanside Road 766-5916 First United Methodist Church The Rev. Pearlena Lobban 2915 Davison St. 766-3778 Oceanside Lutheran Church Office: 55 Fairview Ave. Church: 62 Davison Ave. 766-0136 St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church The Rev. James Donovan 110 Anchor Ave. 764-0048 Windsor Avenue Bible Church (Nondenominational) Pastor Hank Anderson 2630 Windsor Ave. 766-2699

Oceanside Synagogues CHABAD of Oceanside (Nondenominational) Rabbi Levi Gurkov 3700 Oceanside Road West 764-7385

Congregation Shaar Hashamayim (Orthodox) Rabbi Avi Kasten President: Les Gardoni 3309 Skillman Ave. 764-9379 Oceanside Jewish Center (Conservative) Rabbi Aaron Marsh President: Saul Weinstein 2860 Brower Ave. 536-6112 Temple Avodah (Reform) Rabbi Uri Goren President: Lenore Greenberg 3050 Oceanside Road 766-6809 Young Israel of Oceanside 764-1099 (Orthodox) 150 Waukena Ave. Rabbi Jonathan Muskat President: Ben Lipschitz

Island Park Churches Full Gospel Church Pastor Joel Hernandez 4101 Austin Blvd., Island Park 432-0232

Panaghia Greek Orthodox Church Pastor John Paizis 83 Newport Road 432-4086 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Monsignor John J. Tutone 282 Long Beach Road 432-0655 United Methodist Church Pastor Omar Hall

364 Long Beach Road 431-1983

Island Park Synagogue South Shore Jewish Center (Conservative Egalitarian) Rabbi Paul Hoffman Co-Presidents: Lisa Arian and Barry Feerst 191 Long Beach Road 431-3590

Courtesy Temple Avodah

Top Photo: Temple Avodah donated 200 breakfasts to the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. Temple President Gil Balanoff, left, Delicious Moments Catering owner Steve Sciortino and one of his employees helped with the donation.

Courtesy Ark of Salvation Worship Center

Bottom Photo: The Island Harvest food pantry at Ark of Salvation Worship Center in Oceanside continued to operate and served more people than usual during the pandemic.

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Courtesy Russell Cohen

The Cohen siblings — Sami, 9, Jesse, 13, and Jake, 16 — donated about 50 goodie bags filled with activities, such as games and magazines, to seniors at Oceanside Care Center in June.

Courtesy Melanie Rosen

Residents at the Oceanside Senior Center received a donation of hand sanitizer and masks from Christine Bavaro, Melanie Rosen and Assemblywoman Melissa Miller.

The Senior Life in...

Oceanside and

Island Park It’s a great time to be an older adult in Oceanside and Island Park! Join one of the popular senior groups in the communities. The centers have a wide variety of innovative programs for older adults in the community.

Seniors facilities include: The Oceanside Senior Center, 2900 Rockaway Ave., Oceanside.

Coordinator: Toni Santillo at 766-8888.

The Oceanside/Island Park Senior Community Service Center, 80 Anchor Ave., Oceanside. Manager: Barbara Magoolaghan.

Daily hot lunches are served at the St. Anthony’s School cafeteria Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Freidberg JCC is also available at 15 Neil Court, Oceanside 11572. Director of adult services: Corey Katz 766-4341 The Oceanside Knights of Columbus senior citizens club meets at School No. 6 at 125 Merle Ave., Tuesdays from noon to 4 p.m. 678-1492

Important numbers for Senior Nassau County Office for the Aging 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale 11553

227-8900

L.I. Alzheimers Foundation 1025 Old Country Road, Suite 115, Westbury 11590

767-6856

Senior Enrichment 200 North Franklin St., Hempstead 11550

485-8100

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 750 3rd Ave., 31st floor, New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 319-5294 MTA Customer Service LIRR transportation (718) 217-5477 Home Energy Assistance Program

227-7605

Food Stamps

227-8519

Medicare Senior Citizen Law Project

(800) 633-4227 292-8100

Social Security Administration (800) 772-1213 84 N. Main St., Freeport 25-27 East Park Ave., Long Beach

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• The Oceanside/Island Park Herald liherald.com/Oceanside, www.facebook. com/oceansideislandpark

Oceanside • Oceanside public schools: www.oceansideschools.org/ • Oceanside Fire Department facebook.com/oceansidenyfiredepartment/ • Oceanside Chamber of Commerce oceansidechamber.org/ www.facebook.com/OceansideNYChamber/ • Oceanside Civic Association www.facebook.com/pages/Village-Oceanside-CivicAssociation/485693161603269 • Oceanside Kiwanis www.facebook.com/KiwanisClubOfOceansideNY/ • Oceanside Knights of Columbus www.knightsofcolumbusoceanside.com/

stay connected with

SOCIAL MEDIA Useful links/social media

Among the Island Park village website, Facebook pages, community social media, and the Herald’s news site, Oceanside and Island Park have a strong online presence to keep community members in the know.

Of course, there is no shortage of opinions, ideas and a dash of discourse in the community, on politics, quality-of-life issues or post-Sandy recovery. To the right of this page are some noteworthy, local online links that residents might find useful and interesting.

• Oceanside Little League www.oceansidebaseball.org/ • Oceanside NY Matters www.facebook.com/groups/480729982037581/ • Oceanside, LI, Community News www.facebook.com/groups/OceansidesideLIcommunitynews/ • Oceanside News, Schools & Information - NY www.facebook.com/groups/238362556372581/

Island Park • Island Park Village Government www.villageofislandpark.com • Island Park Schools www.ips.k12.ny.us/ Civic Organizations • Island Park Chamber of Commerce islandparkchamberofcommerce.org/ ipchamber@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/ILoveIslandPark/ • Island Park Business and Residential Chamber nccchambers.org/chamber/island-park-business-andresidential-chamber/ www.facebook.com/ipbrc11558/ • Island Park Civic Association https://www.facebook.com/groups/IPCIVIC/ • Island Park Kiwanis islandparkkiwanis.org/ www.facebook.com/ipkiwanis • Island Park Little League www.islandparklittleleague.net/ • Island Park Matters to You www.facebook.com/groups/555000647843560/ • Island Park Community Group www.facebook.com/groups/Islandparkcommunity/

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Staying connected to your

Town & County Nassau County Nassau County is governed by an elected Legislature, which is comprised of members from 19 districts. It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters. Residents may submit petitions for proposed laws that legislators must consider. Legislators serve two-year terms.

The county executive — currently Democrat Laura Curran — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Nassau also has an elected comptroller, currently Jack Schnirman; district attorney, Madeline Singas; and a county clerk, Maureen O’Connell.

Nassau County Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 571-6000 www.nassaucountyny.gov Numbers to know Assessor’s Office ............571-1500 Assessment Review .......571-2391 Board of Elections ..........571-2411 Bus Information .............336-6600 Civil Service ....................572-1882 Community College .......572-7500 Consumer Affairs ...........571-2600 Coordinating Agency for Spanish Americans (CASA) .........572-0750 County Attorney .............571-3056 County Clerk ..................571-2664 County Comptroller .......571-2386 County Executive ...........571-3131 County Legislature .........571-6200 Department of Drug and Alcohol Addiction .......................227-7007 District Attorney .............571-3800 Economic Development .572-6946 Film Commission ...........571-3168 Fire Commission ............573-9900 Health Department ........227-9697 Housing & Intergov. Affairs ..............572-1900 Human Resources ..516-572-3072 Human Rights Commission ...................571-3662 Investigations .................571-3072 Leg. Budget Review Office .................571-6292

Management and Budget Office .................571-3122 Medical Center ..............572-0123 Medical Examiner ..........572-6400 Mental Health ................227-7057 Minority Affairs ..............572-2240 Parks, Recreation, Museums .......................572-0200 Planning Commission ....571-9600 Physically Challenged.....227-7399 Probation Department ...571-5700 Public Works ..................571-9600 Purchasing Office ...........571-4200 Recreation ......................571-3090 Section 8 and Homeless 571-0360 Senior Citizen Affairs ......227-8900 Sheriff’s Department ......572-4100 Social Services Department....................227-8519 Traffic and Parking Violations .......................572-2700 Traffic Safety Board ........571-6808 Treasurer’s Office............571-2090 Veterans Services ...........572-6565 Volunteer Services ..........572-8452 Youth Board ...................227-7134

Town of Hempstead

The Town of Hemp-

stead, founded in 1644, is the largest township in the United States, encompassing 142 square miles, with a population of roughly 760,000 people. Within the town, there are 34 unincorporated areas and 22 incorporated villages, more than 65 parks and marinas, and 2,500 miles of roads.

Hempstead is overseen by a town supervisor — currently Democrat Laura Gillen — and a six-member Town Council. The six council members are elected from one of six districts. The supervisor has a two-year term, and the council members have four-year terms of office.

The supervisor is the chief executive officer of town government, presiding over all town board meetings and directing the legislative and administrative functions of that body. The supervisor also oversees the day-to-day operations of a municipal government of 24 major departments. As the town’s chief financial officer, the supervisor is responsible for the creation and the implementation of a town budget.

Council members are responsible for adopting the annual budget, amending the town code and the building zone ordinances, adopting all traffic regulations, and hearing applications for changes of zone and special exceptions to zoning codes.

Town Hall One Washington St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 489-5000 www.townofhempstead.org Numbers to know Supervisor Laura Gillen ...................812-3260 Bruce Blakeman .............812-3523 Anthony D’Esposito .......812-3242 Receiver of Taxes, Donald X. Clavin Jr. .........................538-1500 Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana ................812-3046 Town Attorney ...............812-3209 Animal Shelter ...............785-5220 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh 11793 Civil Service Commission 489-5000 Comptroller ....................812-3359 Conservation and Waterways .....................431-9200 Highway Department .....812-3471 Housing Authority ..........485-9666 Occupational Resources .485-5000

Parks and Recreation .....292-9000 Planning and Economic Development .................538-7100 Public Safety ..................538-1900 Sanitation.......................378-4210 Special pick-up 378-4210 option 2 Program Info and Sanitation Inspectors........ 378-4210 option 5 Senior Enrichment ..........485-8100 Water department .........794-8300 24-hour emergency line ...............794-8181 Zoning Board of Appeals ......................489-5000

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Island Park Village Board of Trustees

Michael McGinty

Joseph Annarella

Irene Naudus

(516) 431-0600

(516) 431-0600

(516) 431-0600

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Trustee

Michael Gagliardi Barbara Volpe-Ried Trustee

Trustee

(516) 431-0600

(516) 431-0600

TOWN

FEDERAL

United States Senator

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Don Clavin (R)

One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3260 dclavin@tohmail.org

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 4th District

Anthony D’Esposito (R One Washington Street Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3242 adesposito@tohmail.org

Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-6542

COUNTY

United States Senator

Nassau County Executive

Laura Curran (D)

1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

Nassau County District Attorney

Madeline Singas (D) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

Nassau County Comptroller

Nassau County Legislator - 4th District

Nassau County Legislator - 7th District

240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6204

1550 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6207

Jack Schnirman (D)

Denise Ford (R)

Howard Kopel (R)

Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451

STATE

Governor

State Comptroller

State Senator - 9th District

NYS State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390

110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

55 Front St., 74 N. Village Ave. District Office 2001 Park St. Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 561-8216 Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 766-8383 New York State Assembly (516) 431-0500 New York State Senate Albany, N.Y. 12247 Albany Office, LOB 426 Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-4656 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-3401 griffinj@nyassembly.gov (518) 455-3028 kaminsky@nysenate.gov MillerML@nyassembly.gov

Andrew M. Cuomo (D) Thomas P. DiNapoli (D)

Todd Kaminsky (D)

State Assembly - District 21 State Assembly - 20th District

Judy Griffin (D)

Melissa Miller (R)

United States Representative 4th District

Kathleen Rice (D)

200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 200 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008 1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

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All addresses are in Oceanside, NY 11572 except where otherwise noted Oceanside Warriors Brian Driscoll 2829 Willard Ave 987-0932

Architect Monte Scott Leeper 414 Foxhurst Rd 678-1978 monteleeper@aol.com

bridris@gmail.com

Artist Lori Blau, Fine Artist Lori Blau 3947 Illona Lane (917) 860-1803

Convenience Store Seven-Eleven Usman Bandukra 400 Anchor Ave (516) 983-3999

Associate Members Anthony Ponte 232 Oakview Ave 852-2071

Dance Center Oceanside Dance Center Tracy Platt 3394 Long Beach Rd 766-9458

lblau1@optonline.net

Jovo517@aol.com

Donna Taylor 2721 Harrison Ave 536-1404 JT2721@aol.com

Joann Calabro 3406 Polor St 315-8537

jcalabro@asapfrt.net

Sandi Schoell 271 Anchor Ave 766-0381 schoellg@aol.com

Ed Scharfberg 72 Weidner Avenue 315-5880

etunaanut@optonline.net

Betsy Transom 2486 Columbus Avenue 790-3050 btransom@optonline.net

Bob Transom 2486 Columbus Avenue 924-2545 rtransom@optonline.net

Attorney Anthony F. Iovino ESQ Tony Iovino 68 Yorktown St Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 459-3262 Tonyiovino@gmail.com

Matthew Domanick Law Office Matthew Domanick 393 Jericho Tpke, Ste 208 Mineola, N.Y. 11572 492-7579

attorneymdomanick@hotmail.com

Auto Repair North Star Auto Body Anthony Capone 3485 Lawson Blvd 596-1000

northstar5126@optimum.net

South Shore Collision Tom Lanning 2000 Long Beach Rd Island Park, N.Y. 11558 432-3865 Lanningtm@gmail.com

TJ Automotive Stephen Molnar 3401 Long Beach Rd 766-9132 tjautosteve@aol.com

usman@bandukra.com

Courtesy Oceanside Chamber

From left to right president Ed Scharfberg, Brian Driscoll Citizen of the year, Brad Lemley Business of the year and past president Dr. Adam Kritzberg

Bank First National Bank of Long Island Carmela Cacciuottolo 2935 Long Beach Rd 536-3989

carmela.cacciuottola@FNBLI.com

Jovia Financial Kavita Jain & Jordan Kaplan 3195 Long Beach Road 561-0030 kjain@mynefcu.org

Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union Christopher Drago 2995 Long Beach Road 742-4900 cdrago@nassaufinancial.org

Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union Daniel Goosk 45 Atlantic Ave 620-8080 d.goosk@oceanfinancial.org

People's Bank at Stop & Shop Robert Donovan 465 Atlantic Avenue 594-3067

redonovan@optonline.net

TD Bank Frank Frisone 247 Long Beach Rd 536-7638 Frank.frisone@TD.com

Beauty Salon NYC Panache Salon Marina Iskiyaeva 2788 Long Beach Road 536-0345 MJSaloncorp@gmail.com

Brewing Co. Long Beach Brewing Co. Brett Blau 3350 A Lawson Blvd.

917-597-3129 brett@longbeachbrew.com

Building Supplies / Construction Contractor Express / Design Expressions Greg Failla 389 Atlantic Ave 764-0388 Gfailla@contractorexpress.com

Swanson Construction Corp.

Michael Swanson 500 Windsor Place 763-1810 swansonconstructioninc@yahoo.com

Oceanville Mason Supply Co. Marty Bevilacqua 2499 Long Beach Rd 678-1523 marty@optonline.net

Business Services ADPJohanna Hearns 3583 Taft Street Wantagh, N.Y. 11793 (631) 455-0175

johanna.hearns@adp.com

CafĂŠ, Italian, Coffee Tazzetto (Sands Coffee LLC) Vincent Arena 3549A Long Beach Road 632-8196

Life Spa Chiropractic & Wellness Dr. Esther Jimenez, D.C. 180 North Long Beach Rd Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 868-8100

Demo Contractor B & A Commercial Charles Levine 70 New St 678-7793

Community Organization VFW Hall Post 5199 Michael Leake 407 Weidner Ave 766-2193

Dental Schwartz, Alan J. DDS Alan Schwartz 18 Davison Ave 766-5250

dr.esther@wellnesslifechiro.com

VFWpost5199@gmail.com

Kiwanettes of Oceanside Janet Pearsall 2891 Clark Ave Baldwin, N.Y. 11510 236-6480 jankeithdebchris@aol.com

sands@tazzetto.com

Oceanside Board of Education Sandie Schoell 145 Merle Ave 678-1212

Catering Kombert Caterers Kenny Kombert 3050 Oceanside Rd 678-6161

Oceanside Community Service Leo Bonacasa 17 Stuart Pl 521-1726

party@kombertcaterers.com

O'Connell Gardens Christie Marino 2985 Kenneth Place 678-1492

cmarino@oconnellgardens.com

Rocky Marciano Lodge #226 Joseph Samoles 3015 Long Beach Road 992-2159 jsamoles@opto0nline.net

Chiropractic Atlas Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Adam Kritzberg 225 Merrick Rd 763-1300 atlaschirorehab@gmail.com

Comprehensive Healthcare Group Jeffrey Shapiro 2856 Long Beach Road 764-7760 chghealth@yahoo.com

oceansidedancecenter@yahoo.com

schoellg@aol.com

labonacasa@aol.com

Oceanside Fire Department Robert Sutton 65 Foxhurst Rd 766-3010 rsutton@ofd.net

Oceanside Garden Club Ellen Johanson 2386 Loft Ave 378-1994 ellen.johanson@gmail.com

Oceanside Kiwanis Club Michael Graham 3747 Ilona Ln (917) 371-3771 Oceanside Library Christine Marra 30 Davison Ave 766-2360

kporcella@oceansidelibrary.com

Oceanside Sanitation Austin Graft 90 Mott St. 469-5803

oceansidesan7@optonline.net

bademolition@optonline.net

ajsdds@verzion.net

Electrician James Tech Electric James Shiel 3445 Lawson Blvd.

536-6900 james@J-lT-E.com

JDT Electrical Contracting Joseph Tullo 307 West Henrietta Avenue 322-7445 service@JDTelectric.com

Entertainment Five Star Staffing Cynthia Bentsen 3426 Woodward Street 996-9235

cynthia@fivestarstaffingandevents.com

To the Stage Courtney Koehle 2826 Brower Ave 766-1717

Courtney@2thestage.com

Fences National Metal Industries Mike Levy 2 Neil Court 594-0364

Mike@nmifence.com

Financial Services Allied Wealth Partners Corey Zylbert 209 Forest Street 705-9757

czylbert@alliedwealthpartners.com

Financial Advisor Network Leslie A. Braun CPA, CFP 1111 Route 110 Suite 359 Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735 761-0333 lbraun.fan@msn.com

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Merrill Lynch Greg Jones 3133 Benjamin Rd (212) 382-8551 greg.d.jones@ml.com

Florist / Nursery Dee's Nursery and Florist Tom DiDominica 69 Atlantic Ave. 678-3535 deesnursery@yahoo.com

Flowers by Mike Michael Graham 221 Merrick Road 517-2500

info@flowersbymikeny.com

Food Oceanside 24 Hour Bagel Larry Improte 3452 Long Beach Road 678-7070

larry@libagelcafe.com

Food / Dining Bagels by Bell Warren Bell 3333 Royal Avenue 718-272-2780 info@bialy.com

Bonbino's Pizza Restaurant John Milano 605 Merrick Rd Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 764-9237 bonbinos@aol.com

Carvel Al Masalawa 14 Atlantic Ave 517-2462

altaf_al@hotmail.com

Cino's Hot Bagels Joe Cino 2941 Long Beach Road 544-2016 cinosproperties@gmail.com

D'Cocco's Italian Restaurant Michael D'Cocco 3573 Long Beach Rd 766-3938 info@dcoccos.com

Emiles Candies Jackie Brown 229 Merrick Rd 766-4402

emiliescandy54@gmail.com

Empire Nutrition Michael Adamcewicz 2806 Long Beach Road 705-5160

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Farmer Joel's Patrick Aggarwal 177 Davison Avenue 766-5211

FarmerMike2694@yahoo.com

Hope's Land of Candy Hope Cohen 3951 Long Beach Rd Island Park, N.Y. 11588 544-2244

hopeslandofcandy@gmail.com

IHOP Tim Yagnisis 2971 Long Beach Rd 536-0527 yags630@aol.com

J Paul's Terrace CafĂŠ Joe Bonin 239-241 Merrick Rd 536-1806 joeb24@optonline.net

Kona Ice of LI Southshore Julieann Puglin-Folchetti 339 Miles St 342-5757 fun@KonaofLISouthShore.com

Lia's Pizzeria Tony Vicari 60 Atlantic Ave 764-4971

Liaspizzeriaoceanside@gmail.com

Meta Osteria Italian Restaurant Robert C 2752 Oceanside Rd 764-3218 soleny@live.com

Mighty Catch: Cajun Seafood & Bar Tom Lau 2757 Long Beach Rd 806 2188

Tom72fun@cajunbucket.com

Nathan's Famous Mavretta Panagiotakis 2807 Long Beach Rd 766-2345 / 338-8500

mpanagiotakis@nathansfamous.com

Pastosa Ravioli Matt Graci 2858 Lower Lincoln Ave 255-0341 mg23@optonline.net

Pizzaiola Restaurant Joseph Piccolo 3191 Long Beach Road 594-3939 spankgster14@icloud.com

South Shore Craft Brewery Nick Cimarelli 3505 Hampton Rd 388-6685

southshorecraftbrewery@gmail.com

The Pretzel Stop Carolyn Vella 106 S. Long Beach Rd Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 543-5050 pretzelstop@optonline.net

Seven Brothers Gourmet Food Market Joseph Fiorito 2914 Long Beach Rd 678-5999 sevenbrothers72@aol.com

Charlie's Butchers Denise Elardo 11 Brower Ave 632-5693

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All addresses are in Oceanside, NY 11572 except where otherwise noted Funeral Home Robert Towers Party Planner Invite Towers Funeral Home 2866 Clarendon Rd Event Planner Bill Kallinikos 536-6027 Laura Carroll towersfh@aol.com 2681 Long Beach Rd 3495 Lawson Blvd 766-0425 456-9412 Steven Kass TowersFH.Bill@gmail.com inviteeventplanners@gmail.com 540 Glen Ct. 764-1974 Golf Course Pharmacy The Golf Club at Middle Bay Kasino540@aol.com Anchor RX Pharmacy Aileen Yang Maisey Khodzhayer Marketing 3600 Skillman Ave 3110 Long Beach Road Richner 766-1880 992-8449 Communications, Inc. aileen@thegolfclubatmiddlebay.com anchorpharmacy3@gmail.com 2 Endo Boulevard Levin's Pharmacy Inc. Garden City, NY 11530 Hardware 516-569-4000 Fred Rigel RLB Safety and Hardware 364 Long Beach Rd Moe Hassain Techacs Corp 766-2288 2929 Long Beach Road Juan Vides levinspharmacy@optonline.net (646) 316-2317 2957 Roxbury Road rlbshusaol@gmail.com Ocean Chemists (212) 202-1952 Linda Ohlsen jcvides@gmail.com Healthcare 3124 Long Beach Road Mount Sinai South Nassau Media (516) 764-9600 Dana Sanneman Altice Business Services Lindavid18@aol.com One Healthy Way John DiFede 377-5371 Physical Therapy 296 Arch St danna.sanneman@snch.org Perform Physical Therapy 344-4916 Restorative Wellness & Studio john.difede@alticesusa.com & Weight Loss Dr. Melinda Stoski Wendy Cuba-Danca Mortgage 2421 Long Beach Road Advisors Mortgage Group 2700 Terrell Avenue 992-2282 performpt@optonline.net Bruce Spanier 672-1017 restorativeww1@gmail.com 1045 Route 109, Suite 104 Sands Point Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 Insurance Physical Therapy 917-750-8643 Andrew S. Mallor Agency Timothy Rohrs Bspanier@advisorsmortgage.com Andrew Mallor 2965 Long Beach Rd Music / Theater 427 Merrick Rd 766-1408 School of Rock 594-3400 trohrs123@yahoo.com andrewmallor@allstate.com Monica Rubin Plumbing / Heating 197 N. Long Beach Rd BSB Consultants Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 Cilento Pipeline Plumbing Benjamin Horowitz & Heating 599-5909 15 Adams St rockvillecentre@schoolofrock.com Marsha Cilento East Rockaway, N.Y. 11518 245 Merrick Road (516) 459-4441 Tocci Family Chiropractic & 763-2576 bhorowitz@bsbconsultants.com Holistic Lifestyle Center jcppipe@aol.com Dr.Emile Tocci Cesiro Insurance Agency 3089 Lawson Blvd.

Tom Cesiro Printing / 766-6100 2787 Long Beach Rd Promotional Items toccifamilychiro@gmail.com 442-2103 Buy Low Sell Low, cesiroinsurance@gmail.com Oceanside Monster Flyer Networking Rebecca Greenberg Finavi Professional Jewelry PO Box 56 Organizing SVS Fine Jewelry 808-215-9161 Jennifer Persaud Sami Saatchi info@buylowseellow.com 359 Links Drive East 3323 Long Beach Road 946-9787 766-2614 Minuteman Press RVC jennifer@finaviny.com ms@svsfinejewelry.com Maria Heller 2 State Street Newspaper Landscaping 766-4575 Oceanside/ Mike's Landscaping pubplus@optonline.net Island Park Herald & Design 2 Endo Boulevard Michael Varrone Richner Printing Garden City, NY 11530 P.O. Box 846 and Mailing Services 516-569-4000 Baldwin, N.Y. 11510 2 Endo Boulevard www.liherald.com 868-5046 Garden City, NY 11530 mike@mikeslandscaping.com 516-569-4000 Painting / Supplies www.richnerprinting.com Ramalho Tree Surgery & 360 Painting Landscape Design Steven Dodge Private Investigators John & Vicki Ramalho 448 Faller Street Omni Present Investigations 2489 Eileen Road 574-9380 Lisa Mogilner sdodge@360painting.com 536-5361 265 Sunrise Hwy ramalhotree@gmail.com Sherwin Williams Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 Jon Belvedere Lifetime Members 323-9827 2994 Long Beach Road Maria Heller LM@OmniPresentInvestigations.com 547-7969 2 State St 766-4575 Pubplus@optonline.net

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Psychotherapy QLICS Counseling Long Island Paul Engel 255 Robbyn Lane 547-4318 FRMH@optonline.net

Real Estate Century 21 American Homes Rachel Geraghty & Joe Vacaro 2911 Long Beach Rd 223-2525

rgeraghty@C21amhomes.com

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Anna Forte 2463 Fortesque Avenue (347) 860-3585 anna.forte@elliman.com

Hal Knopf Realty Marsha Welikson Realtor 2800 Long Beach Road 764-6060 realestatemarsha@gmail.com

Home and Hearth Gary Schoell 230 Merrick Road 884-7156

garyschoellrealestate@gmail.com

Signature Premier Properties Alan Levine 75 Seaman Avenue Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 521-6637 AlanLevine444@yahoo.com

Stonegate Real Estate Anthony M. Ponte 2848 Long Beach Road 740-2777

Courtesy Oceanside Chamber

Senior Care Seniors Helping Seniors Stuart Berr 256 Montgomery Ave 974-2655 stuartbshs@aol.com

Signs

Fast Signs Kyle Scalley 2939 Long Beach Road 453-0400

fastsigns.com/2324

Sports / Fitness Beach Fit-TRX Training Center Christina Boccio 2888 Long Beach Road 207-0786

Aponte@stonegatere.com

train@beachfitlongisland.com

Retail Home Appliance Jeff Rosenthal 3050 Long Beach Rd 678-1190

Breathe N Flow Yoga Manny Hartofelis 2882 Long Beach Rd 544-2188

Home3050tv@aol.com

Incredible Feets Brendan & Gary Weiss 3541 Long Beach Rd 596-0100 bweiss@incrediblefeets.com

Staples Store #1537 Roxana Morales 3650 Long beach Road 632-2078

Roxana.moralesaparicio@staples.com

Temptations For Her Jeff Grann 3175 Long Beach Rd 678-1150

jeff@Temptationsforher.com

John's Clothing Shop Giovanni & Concetta Ricciardi 3120 Long Beach Rd 578-4080

msferrazza0727@gmail.com

info@BNFYOGA.com

Club Pilates Oceanside Pam & Allen Rosenbluth 3197 Long Beach Road 280-1515

pam.rosrnbluth@clubpilates.com

Crossfit Seize the Day Jeff Blasko 94 S. Long Beach Road 855-8514 jeffblasko@yahoo.com

JCC Friedberg Jewish Community Center Julie Frenkel 15 Neil Court 634-4153

membership@friedbergjcc.org

Orangetheory Fitness of Oceanside Katie Hummeny 3563 Long Beach Road (516) 399-1225

studiomanager1344@orangetheoryfitness.com

Pat's Dance Studio Melanie Vaughan 961 Church Street Baldwin, N.Y. 11510 546-2984

patsdancestudio@gmail.com

Point Set Indoor Racquet Club Lori Sarnelli 3065 New Street 536-2323

lori@pointsettennis.com

The Art of Self Defense Brad Lemley 3468 Lawson Blvd 939-4422

senseibradlemley@gmail.com

The Max of Five Towns Matilde Tysz 131 Main Street E. Rockaway, N.Y. 11518 218-3728 mtysz@themaxchallenge.com

Ultimate Champions Tae Kwon Do Nadine Pace 3300 Long Beach Road 825-5425

nadineoceansidetkd@gmail.com

Supermarket Stop N Shop Pasquale DeRise 465 Atlantic Ave 594-1019

pasquale.derise@stopandshop.com

Travel Cruise Planners Larna Lindner 3930 Greentree Drive 557-9584

llindner@cruiseplanners.com

Maximum Tours Scott Bochner 3132 Long Beach Rd 594-2000 scott@maximumtours.com

Tree Service Howard's Tree Service Debra Duryea 436 Windsor Place 766-0042

debduryea@gmail.com

Water Systems Simply Pure Water Filtration Vincent Provenzale 52 Avenue D Farmingville, N.Y. 11738 631-235-3828

vincent@simplypurli.com

Wholesale Costco Wholesale #1215 Deborah Cutillo 3705 Hampton Road 259-7021 wo1215mk02@costco.com

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