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City moves forward with Edwards Boulevard project
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com City officials are moving forward with a plan to revamp Edwards Boulevard in order to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists, and plan …
Long Beach School District floats school budgets
Officials seek to hire additional faculty and staff
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com While the Long Beach School District’s general 2019-20 budget has yet to be proposed ahead of a May 21 budget vote, the district floated its projected …
Expert: Vaping dangers abound
Doctor addresses concerns about e-cigarettes
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com More than a hundred people gathered in the Long Beach Middle School auditorium on Monday to hear what Dr. Stephen Dewey, an adjunct psychiatry professor …
Events to honor Black History Month around town
With Black History Month in full swing, groups and organizations around town are hosting events to honor the contributions of black leaders throughout history. Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach will …
Thousands plunge into the Atlantic for a good cause in Long Beach
Annual Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash benefits Make-A-Wish
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com “Part of my whole philosophy with the kids is giving back. I teach the kids philanthropy is very important,” said Darren Raymar, principal of the …
New York lawmakers approve ban on offshore drilling
State Senate Democrats approved what was described as historic legislation on Tuesday to ban offshore oil and natural gas drilling along the New York coast, a rebuke of the Trump administration’s …
Agostisi named acting Long Beach city manager
The City Council voted 3-2 to appoint Corporation Counsel Rob Agostisi the new acting city manager on Jan. 30, at the end of a contentious special meeting that focused on a search process that …
'When Harry Met Sally' screening in Long Beach
A special screening of “When Harry Met Sally” — considered one of the best romantic comedies of all time and a film that propelled Long Beach native Billy Crystal to Hollywood superstardom — …
Long Island wrestlers to fight drug use
Kevin Murphy never had the time to get in trouble in high school — he was always too busy wrestling. “I always just enjoy the camaraderie of it,” said Murphy, who wrestled at Lynbrook High …
Legislators tighten New York's gun laws
On Jan. 30, state lawmakers approved the first new gun control laws since the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act passed in 2013. Gun control advocates cheered the further tightening …
Closures expected on Loop Parkway
Motorists should expect overnight closures in both directions of the Loop Parkway between Meadowbrook State Parkway and Lido Boulevard beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 22. There will be full closures …
Long Beach City Council to SNCH: Hold public meetings at night
The Long Beach City Council recently called on South Nassau Communities Hospital to hold additional public meetings “sooner rather than later” to update residents about its revised plans for the …
Long Beach Polar Bear apparel a symbol of hometown pride
“When we were kids, you’d never wear a shirt with any other town on it,” said Long Beach Polar Bear Club Co-Founder Pete Meyers. “With the Long Beach Polar Bear Club, we see it everywhere. …
A poetic homage to her Brooklyn roots
Long Beach City Councilwoman and Brooklyn native Anissa Moore published a book of original poetry in September that touches upon powerful themes of discrimination, family, women’s empowerment and …