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Firefighters helped save Torah scrolls during a fire about 10 years ago.
Honoring heroes at Chabad of the Beaches
Nearly 10 years ago, a fire threatened to destroy more than just a building at Beth El — it threatened the heart of the community. But amidst the ashes, a story of incredible heroism and … more
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The second-annual Short Play Festival will be back at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach in early May.
Short Play Festival is back in Long Beach
The anticipated Long Beach Short Play Festival is back for its second annual edition, set to captivate audiences with 12 thrilling new plays on May 4 and 5. Under the visionary artistic … more
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Young students at Lido Elementary School got a ‘taste’ of reading all sorts of books.
Students get a ‘taste’ of reading at Lido Elementary
Lido Elementary School pre-K students in Long Beach were recently treated to a special “Book Tasting” reading celebration. The event was designed to present the young learners with a … more
School officials, community members and five state legislators, including Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, front, fourth from left, gathered outside the Long Beach schools’ administration building on Feb. 1 to voice their opposition to a cut in state aid.
Funding formula review pending as Long Beach Schools face budget uncertainty
Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … more
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Pickleball has been an increasingly popular sport across the country, and on March 15 it will be played for a greater cause.
Playing pickleball in Long Beach for more than just fun
Each year in the United States, there are about 240,000 breast cancer cases in women and 2,100 in men. The disease has hit one local woman hard, and she’s doing something about it. Joanne … more
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Students at West Elementary School participated in their Family Heart Huddle on Valentine’s Day, doing arts and crafts.
Long Beach’s elementary schools stay busy
Long Beach’s elementary schools have been busy this month, holding multiple engaging events for students. West Elementary School held the Family Heart Huddle on Feb. 14. Students were … more
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Empire Wind Project approved amid turbulent times for industry
The federal government has granted final approval for the construction and operation plan of the Empire Wind projects, marking a significant milestone despite challenges in the offshore wind … more
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Tessa Rau with the feline-costumed Annie Melia, of the Long Beach Humane Society, also known as Kitty Cove in Island Park, at the annual bowling for Kitties Fundraising Event at Maple Lanes in Rockville Centre last Sunday.
Long Beach's Kitty Cove raises $30,000 by bowling
Long Beach Humane Society, also known as Kitty Cove in Island Park held their annual bowling for Kitties fund raising Event at Maple Lanes in Rockville Centre on Sunday, Feb. 25th The Humane … more
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Richard DePalma, center, was appointed acting police commissioner on Jan. 22 by Deputy City Manager Phil Ragona, left, and City Manager Dan Creighton.
Meet Long Beach’s acting top cop
As the executive officer of the Long Beach Police Department, Richard DePalma was second-in-command to Commissioner Ron Walsh, who resigned on Jan. 22 after three years on the job. When Walsh … more
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