Long Beach resident James Becker was arrested for a burglary in Island Park just after midnight on Monday, April 15. A 45-year-old woman called 911 reporting a physical altercation between her …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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4/15/24
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Hello Spring! Yes, it’s that time of year when Mother Nature springs into action. A season I now find myself quietly reflecting within, pondering my own inner renewal – and the importance of …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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3/21/24
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The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park.
Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/2/24
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Icannot tell a lie. ‘Tis the magical season when my inner child rises to the surface, taking charge of my emotions as my heart becomes fully engaged in the Christmas holiday spirit! A most festive …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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12/22/23
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As I contemplate the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, I find my thoughts drifting back to the formative years of my youth while being raised by my paternal grandparents who immigrated from Italy. A …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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12/14/23
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There was a time during my young adult life when the emotional pain I experienced was so deeply overwhelming, so deeply devastating that it left me contemplating the unimaginable, my own life. A …
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By Donna Pisacano-Brown
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10/27/23
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Looking for a way to honor a veteran?
Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is seeking nominations for the New York State Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame, an online tribute to the …
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By Mark Nolan
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7/23/23
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Tyler Flach was sentenced to 25 years to life on Feb. 28 for the 2019 murder of Oceanside High School student Khaseen Morris.
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By Karina Kovac
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2/28/23
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It was a somber scene Jan. 30-31 for those who traveled across the island to see a humpback whale beached on Lido Beach.
The 41-foot male majestic giant is the ninth whale since December …
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By Karina Kovac
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2/9/23
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My wife called soon after 9 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, her voice measured but tense. I was half-awake, preparing myself for the day . . .
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9/16/21
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