Kepherd Daniel

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Oceanside SAFE Coalition rallies for safer summers

1 week ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer — and the beginning of what safety experts call the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers — community leaders gathered at the Oceanside Library on Friday morning to address underage drinking, impaired driving and the critical role families play in prevention.
Father-daughter theatrical team set to perform at Friedberg JCC

1 week ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

The Friedberg JCC in Oceanside will host “Being Somebody” — a truly singular theatrical event on June 19 — starring 89-year-old psychologist-turned-actor Dr. Howard Mase and his daughter, singer and performer Marla Mase, 60. Together with director and co-producer Elizabeth Browning, the real-life father-daughter duo takes audiences on a sweeping, intergenerational journey through storytelling, music and movement — testing the boundaries of age, memory, and the enduring power of family.
Oceanside MMA fighter set for his pro debut

1 week ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

Zachary Blumberg’s journey from a small, bullied teenager growing up in Oceanside to a promising MMA fighter is a testament to discipline and an unwavering belief in his abilities. When he steps inside the cage, Blumberg, a featherweight, is known as one of Long Island’s most promising and fierce amateur mixed martial arts combatants — and his record speaks for itself. At 27, he is poised to make his professional debut, sporting an impressive 5-0 amateur record.
Oceanside, Long Beach rally for safer summers

1 week ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer — and the beginning of what safety experts call the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers — community leaders gathered at the Oceanside Library on Friday morning to address underage drinking, impaired driving and the critical role families play in prevention.
Oceanside's Kim Goldfeder Clarke reveals sweet success on the Great American Baking Show

1 week ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

In a delightful journey from theater to television, Kim Goldfeder Clarke, an Oceanside resident, captured the hearts of viewers and judges alike by winning the third season of the Great American Baking Show on the Roku channel. The Great American Baking Show is a U.S. adaptation of the beloved British series The Great British Bake Off.
Oceanside High School students recognized as ‘Bridge Builders’

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

Oceanside High School juniors Tess Mazeika, Max Greenberg, and Meghan Jenkins have been honored with the prestigious Students Building Bridges Award, presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island. The award was given during a Holocaust Remembrance Commemoration at Adelphi University on May 15, where the students were also recognized by members of the Nassau County Legislature for their commitment to building inclusive and compassionate communities.
Photos: Community turns out for Friedberg JCC’s ‘Run for a Cause’

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

Runners and walkers gathered at Baldwin Park on Sunday for the Friedberg JCC’s annual Run for a Cause, an event that raised funds for the JCC’s Parkinson’s Programs. The event kicked off promptly at 9 a.m. with community members of all ages showing their support. The scenic course at 3232 Grand Avenue provided the backdrop for a meaningful morning of fitness and philanthropy.
Oceanside comes together for Mental Health awareness

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

A powerful display of community collaboration and youth initiative took place Saturday at the Oceanside Library, as Oceanside high school student Aleena Zeejah led a successful Mental Health Awareness Month event featuring local organizations, hospitals, and hands-on activities for residents of all ages.
Island Park's first female grand marshal leads Memorial Day Parade

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

When Leanne Van Bramer got a call from Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty early last month, she thought it was just a friendly check-in. What she didn’t expect was to be asked to serve as grand marshal of this year’s Memorial Day Parade, making village history as the first woman ever to have the honor. “I was so shocked,” Van Bramer said. “He said, ‘I love you, I love your family,’ and then asked if I’d be the grand marshal. I couldn’t believe it.
Oceanside, Island Park district budgets and Board of Education elections all pass

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Kepherd Daniel

Voters in Oceanside and Island Park on Tuesday approved their districts’ 2025–26 budgets, library propositions and school board contests, preserving all programs and services while remaining within state tax‑cap limits. In Oceanside, Proposition 1—the $186.7 million school budget—passed by a vote of 1,333 to 910, representing a 2.93 percent increase with a 1.1 percent rise in the property tax levy.