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Senior pitcher Julia Apsel limited powerhouse Missouri to four hits over nine innings March 26 and is the ace of Hofstra’s staff.

Hofstra softball eyes repeat conference title

Hofstra’s softball team is seeking an encore from the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018 last season with many new faces. Led largely by five veteran fifth-year … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

Pitcher Danny Kelleher, a South Side High School graduate, is a key member of the Pride bullpen.

Hofstra baseball swings for the fences

The Hofstra baseball team missed out on a chance to defend its conference title last year and is fueled for a return to the championship stage in late May this spring. After reaching the NCAA … more

By Andrew Coen | 4/5/24

Long Beach’s Julia DiGiorgio slid home with one of its 17 runs in a victory over new Conference 3 rival Baldwin on March 30.

Long Beach in unfamiliar territory

After more than two decades of competing in Nassau County’s highest softball level and five years in Conference 2, Long Beach is doing battle in Conference 3 this spring and jumped out to a … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/5/24

Russell Joel Brown, who recently moved to Long Beach, appeared in ‘The Lion King,’ on Broadway or on tour, about 350 times. He spent years doing other shows, auditioning for ‘Lion King’ and taking African dialect classes before finally being offered a role in 2005. He spent 12 years with the show, filling in as Mufasa and Scar, and performing in the chorus of hundreds of shows.

From Augusta to Broadway to Long Beach: Russell Joel Brown's inspiring journey

Russell Joel Brown has had an enviable career as an actor, appearing on Broadway hundreds of times, and becoming a millionaire along the way. Brown’s journey has been a unique one, with no … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/29/24

Lisa Gottuso, of Oceanside, Karen Malatesta, of Island Park, Joanne Ameruoso, of Merrick, and Susanne Montesano and Joanne Agnello, of Long Beach, prepare to play.

This group played pickleball in Long Beach for a good cause

Each year in the United States, roughly 240,000 women, and more than 2,000 men, are diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease has hit one local woman hard, and she is doing something about it. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/22/24

Midfielder Rory Jones is off to a strong start for the Pride with 16 goals through seven games, including eight in the season opener.

Hofstra aims for conference tournament

After just missing out on reaching its postseason conference tournament for a second straight year, the Hofstra men’s lacrosse team is sharply focused on extending its 2024 season into the … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

Grad student Taylor Mennella is off to a sizzling start for the Pride with 29 points through seven games.

Hofstra seeks CAA playoff berth

After an up and down non-conference schedule, Hofstra women’s lacrosse gets a chance to hit the reset button with the start of conference play. Hofstra entered the start of the Coastal … more

By Andrew Coen | 3/18/24

City Council president Brendan Finn reiterated his thoughts on the ever-going wind turbine project off Long Beach, questioning the point of the governor's new RAPID Act.

Long Beach neighbors rally against turbines, cables

Long Beach, Island Park and Oceanside community residents have been speaking their minds about offshore wind for nearly two years. For or against it, they have made their voices heard — at … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/15/24

A rendering of what the city plans to have the sidewalks renovated into.

Park Avenue revitalization project is now underway

Phase 2 of the ambitious City of Long Beach revitalization and improvement project for the downtown and central business districts started this week with beginning on the north side of Park … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/15/24

The parking garage and bus depot next to the Long Beach train station are being renovated this month, and there will be a more noticeable police presence.

Improvements to Long Beach's LIRR garage are coming this month

The Long Island Rail Road station in Long Beach was built in 1880. Because of some damage and wear to the rails, the LIRR petitioned the New York State Public Service Commission to move the station … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/8/24

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