Elected officials gathered at the Long Beach school district administration building last week to speak out against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget cuts to schools. Parents, educators, …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/9/24
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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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2/9/24
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Excited crowds will return to the boardwalk and sand Sunday and hit the waves in Long Beach to celebrate the 24th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Splash, benefiting Make-A-Wish.
Since its inception …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/9/24
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The Long Beach Historical Society is the epicenter of the city’s past. Documents, photos, artifacts and more are there to teach residents about where they live.
The society has continued …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/9/24
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The BACH Jewish Center has partnered with the Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus amid escalating antisemitic incidents on college campuses across the country. JLIC is an organization that provides …
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2/9/24
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2025 on Jan. 16, revealing, among other things, the aid each school district would be receiving — or losing.
In …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/2/24
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The Long Beach Humane Society, which has been in operation since 1976, is at risk of closing amid a financial crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
“It takes a lot of money to run a …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/2/24
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Long Beach High School holds a unique event called Beauty and the Beast night, where the gymnastics and wrestling teams share the gym for their respective meets, while also raising money for MSK …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/2/24
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The Long Beach Public Library, in collaboration with Artists in Partnership, is set to host two cross-cultural events.
“Part of Artists in Partnership’s mission is to offer …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/2/24
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter and other charges for a March 2022 motorcycle crash that killed a pedestrian in …
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2/2/24
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