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Father Marlin Bowman dies at 79

Father Marlin Bowman, vicar emeritus at St. James Episcopal Church in Long Beach, died on Feb. 6 in Pleasanton, California, from complications with surgery. He was 79. Bowman, a priest for 50 … more

5/13/10

Eddie Fletcher, seated, enjoys dinner at Famous Dave's in Westbury with his friend Walter Hodge, left, daughter Debbie Hall, daughter Patricia Hall, friend James Hodge and step-daughter Carrie Hall.

Man who went missing in E.M. found in Huntington Hospital

When lightening and thunder struck last Wednesday night, April 21, Patricia and Debbie Hall grew even more worried, knowing how their missing 65-year-old father feared unruly weather and never went … more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 4/30/10

Missing L.B. man with dementia found in Huntington Hospital

When lightening and thunder struck last Wednesday night, April 21, Patricia and Debbie Hall grew even more worried, knowing how their missing 65-year-old father feared unruly weather and never went … more

JOSEPH KELLARD | 4/28/10

Eddie Fletcher, 65, of Long Beach suffers from dementia and was last seen in East Meadow

Man with dementia reported missing in East Meadow

Eddie Fletcher, 65, of Long Beach has been reported missing by his family. Fletcher, who suffers from dementia, was last seen in East Meadow on Carmen Avenue on Tuesday, April 20 wearing blue jeans, … more

4/22/10

OMG! Bieber fever hits LBMS! Meeting teen hearthrob Justin Bieber was a dream come true for Long Beach Middle School students, from left, Brooke Lowenfels, Dana Vargas, Liz Lieber and Maria Quintero. The girls helped organize a contest-winning food drive, and the reward was a performance by Bieber at the school on April 9. Story, more photos, page 6.

OMG! Bieber fever hits Long Beach Middle School!

“If I had to choose one thing that I wanted in my life,” said teary-eyed eighth grader Jackie Gropper, “that would be it.” Gropper just had front row seats to an … more

Ariella Monti | 4/14/10

Methadone is dispensed in precise doses from a computer-controlled machine resembling a cappuccino maker. NASA uses a similar machine to dispense liquids for space travel.

Methadone maintenance as a way of life

They line up every day inside an off-white office resembling a trailer across the street from the Long Beach Medical Center: two neat rows of average-looking people, waiting patiently, as if they are there to buy a cup of coffee from the local deli. But they are there to save their lives. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/14/10

The Long Beach Medical Center runs both a drug detoxification unit and a methadone maintenance clinic to help patients kick addictions to heroin and other drugs. Above are, from left, Dr. Sidney Hughes, the detox unit's medical director, nurse Lori Bochner, nurse Taranjeet Singh and Daniel Balzano, a unit support aide.

From painkillers to heroin addiction

Part three of an ongoing Herald series on heroin addiction. Mary dressed in a well-worn sweater and jeans for her interview in a conference room overlooking the bay at Long … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/10

We say audit the MTA

Only a year ago, the New York State Legislature was wrangling behind closed doors over a deal to bail out the fiscally troubled Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The agreement, which imposed a commuter payroll tax on counties served by the MTA, including Nassau County, was supposed to put the authority on a sound financial footing. more

3/26/10

Celebrating St. Patrick at Hofstra's Irish festival and in Long Beach this weekend

Enjoy the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. Irish soprano Emma-Kate Tobia performs, while Hofstra University is set for its annual Irish Festival on Sunday. Also, look for some signs of spring at Muttontown Preserve. more

3/10/10

Classic cuisine with a twist of panache

Open since May, Monterey has brought to Long Beach a fresh milieu, a décor that orchestrates the “City by the Sea.” While the original structure prevails - bi-level with high, decorative ceilings - the site that once housed Corbin & Reynolds has otherwise been revamped. Now light and airy, the ambience draws on beach-like hues of taupe and aqua. Swirling napery patterns topped with turquoise stemware, grass-cloth menus with matching wall coverings, and iridescent vessel waterfall sinks, are only a few of the stunning additions to behold. more

Terry Biener | 10/26/09