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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Jeaniqua McIntyre performed a dancing routine at the fashion show.

Long Beach stylist holds annual fashion show

“My overall feeling on the show is pure joy,” said Long Beach resident Chris Banks, a fashion stylist and organizer of the show. “My goal was for women to feel inspired, empowered and … more

By Darwin Yanes | 8/23/19

Pure Shore Kitchen opened at 655 E. Park Ave. last year.

Long Beach’s Pure Shore Kitchen closes

Pure Shore Kitchen, a popular eatery on Park Avenue, closed this week after more than a year in business. The beach-themed restaurant was known for its unique take on tacos, poke bowls, avocado … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/23/19

Frank Monteforte works the grill at Blackdoor Burger, a late-night take-out joint that was recently named among the top 10 best burgers in New York.

Long Beach's Blackdoor Burger named No. 2 in the state

“At first we thought it would be a cool thing to do — but now it has gotten crazy,” said Frank Monteforte, co-owner of Blackdoor Burger, a hidden burger speakeasy in the West End, which … more

By Lauren LaMagna | 8/23/19

The N.Y. SUP Open returns Aug. 31 to Sept. 7.

The New York SUP Open returning to Long Beach

It was a day of dramatic action in Long Beach on Sept. 22, 2018, for the final rounds of the APP World Surfing Tour’s first stop for the 2018 season in New York. Long Beach delivered with waves … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/23/19

Motorcycle club racer Ron Rabinovich, of Merrick, couldn’t escape the click of a camera while racing on the track at New Jersey Motorsports Park in June. A self-described adrenaline junkie, Rabinovich has raced motorcycles for 10 years.

At life’s crossroads, a Merokean finds adventure

Inside the garage of Ron Rabinovich’s home on Florence Street are all the makings of a body shop: bright red utility cabinets, tools and a rack full of racing gear. Two motorcycles — a Suzuki and a Ducati — stand in the center. more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/22/19

Hempstead Town officials joined PSEG Long Island representatives at a news conference at Baldwin Park on Aug. 15 to announce that the town received a rebate check after installing energy efficient lighting in the park.

‘Getting green for going green’

The Town of Hempstead has replaced hundreds of incandescent and high-pressure sodium vapor lighting fixtures with LED lights in Baldwin Park, which is expected to save energy as well as money for … more

By Bridget Downes | 8/22/19

Matt Burke picked up trash floating in the canals with a skimmer net. He came from Queens to help out with Sonny’s Canal Cleanup in Baldwin last Sunday.

Volunteers clean up the canals

Dozens of people turned out Sunday morning for the 3rd annual Sonny’s Canal Cleanup. Volunteers used their boats and personal watercrafts to remove thousands of pounds of debris and litter … more

8/22/19

Lynbrook resident Patti Beitler, left, is unable to work because of health reasons and nearly lost her home, but the efforts of Maureen Donnelly, center, the Lynbrook community and Hilary Becker, right, have helped her pay her debts.

Lynbrook community rallies around resident in need of support

Lynbrook resident Patti Beitler has been a fighter her whole life, but when she encountered financial hardships and nearly lost her home, her fellow village residents and others from across the country answered the call. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/22/19

Lynbrook Parks Supervisor Patrick McDermott, third from left, was honored for his service by, from left, Trustee Hilary Becker, Mayor Alan Beach, Trustee Ann Marie Reardon, Deputy Mayor Mike Hawxhurst and Chamber of Commerce President Steve Wangel at Monday’s village board meeting.

Lynbrook parks supervisor retires after a decade of service

Lynbrook Parks Supervisor Patrick McDermott was honored at Monday’s village board meeting for retiring after a decade serving the village. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/22/19

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