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Ticket prices for the Long Island Rail Road are increasing next month, and some residents have no choice but to pay up to get to work.

Long Beach commuters weigh in on the inevitable: LIRR fare hikes

There are some changes coming soon that many commuters won’t be happy about. Starting on Aug. 20, Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/30/23

Long Beach officials, from left, Roy Lester, John Bendo, Tina Posterli, Ron Walsh and Liz Treston welcomed the new drone to the city’s arsenal earlier this month.

Spotting sharks early is about to get much easier in Long Beach

Going to the beach is the summer tradition in Long Beach. Swimmers and surfers are everywhere. But with the fun comes some risk. Rip currents have been an issue, and earlier this month, County … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 7/30/23

Roadwork caused some traffic and road closures in Baldwin while the sinkhole was being fixed.

Remember the Lido Beach sinkhole? It may have additional bonding on the way

C ommittees in the Nassau County Legislature recently voted to authorize $15 million worth of funds to replenish a capital budget line that was recently used for repairs on two disruptive sinkholes … more

By Sean Kennedy | 7/30/23

Ziggy, a 10-year-old lab and shepherd mix, with her Posh Pets family she’s been with for the last six years.

Long Beach's Posh Pets stays celebrating ‘big dog energy’

A lot of times, dogs and puppies at adoption centers and pet stores have a greater chance of finding a home if they’re a smaller breed. With this being the case all too often, Posh Pets in Long … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/30/23

Long Beach’s annual biathlon saw quite a large turnout Sunday, marking the 42nd year of the competition.

Runners, swimmers hit Long Beach's sand for 42nd time

Runners and swimmers took part in the 42nd annual Beach Biathlon Sunday. The race had competitors run 3 miles on the beach and swim 300 yards in the ocean. The race started at 8:30 a.m. for children … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/30/23

County Executive Bruce Blakeman designated July "Rip Current Awareness Month" a few weeks ago.

Three swimmers rescued from Long Beach rip current Thursday

Three swimmers were pulled from the water in Long Beach Thursday night after being caught in a rip current at the Lincoln Boulevard beach. The call came in just before 7 p.m., so lifeguards were … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/28/23

Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News & Small Business Support Act, which has been introduced in Congress, would offer relief to both newspapers and local businesses. more

By Dean Ridings | 7/27/23

Hochul should sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act

If we are going to save the planet, we need to start by saving the bees. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat . . . more

By Adrienne Esposito | 7/27/23

Election integrity in New York?

Over the past 20-something years, election integrity has become a hot-button issue in our country. In 2000, Democrats claimed that George W. Bush was an illegitimate president . . . more

By Brian Curran | 7/27/23

Is it time for Yankees and Mets fans to ask for a refund?

Summer makes me happy, but I must confess to being very irritated by one subject. I refer to the Yankees and the Mets. more

7/27/23

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