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The FBI is assisting the Long Beach Police Department in its search for a suspect who falsely reported that a local teenager had shot his mother and brother.

The Long Beach Police Department has partnered with the FBI and Nassau County Police Department in the hopes of locating a prank caller who could be “anywhere in the world,” after he called … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/25/14

We shouldn't let our guard down in the war on terror

On April 15, thousands gathered on Boylston Street in Boston to solemnly mark the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. since Sept. 11, 2001. more

4/24/14

The scene on Laurelton Boulevard Tuesday afternoon after a false report of a shooting was called in to the Long Beach Police Department.

Reported shooting a hoax

A shooting incident reported on Laurelton Boulevard this afternoon — which drew a large police presence, including Nassau County SWAT and helicopters, and crowds of onlookers — turned out to be … more

4/22/14

A Nassau County Police Department SWAT team entered a home on Laurelton Boulevard Tuesday after a false 911 call was made to police claiming that a teenager had shot his mother and brother.

Reported shooting a hoax by online gamer

The action became very real for a 17-year-old Long Beach resident who was playing the video game Call of Duty on Tuesday, after police said that a bitter opponent made a false 911 call claiming the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/22/14

Long Beach Police Commissioner Michael Tangney, far left, spoke about the growing drug abuse problem in Long Beach.

Local leaders tackle growing heroin problem

There were 35 drug overdoses in Long Beach last year. Six were fatal, and four of those were attributable to heroin. In light of the apparently growing heroin problem on Long Island, the city held … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 3/19/14

Avoiding the next drug OD death

Following the death of a Long Beach man last month from what police suspect was a drug overdose, the city will host a panel discussion next week in an effort to educate the community about drug abuse … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 3/6/14

Homeowners face more post-Sandy rebuilding costs

The hits keep coming for residents trying to rebuild long after Hurricane Sandy: A New York state building mandate has new requirements for elevated homes. Three-story homes, which in New York now … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 2/17/14

We need to make changes to the Common Core

Since its implementation last year, the Common Core curriculum has become one of the most divisive educational issues in New York state in recent memory. more

2/6/14

The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire on East Beech Street early Friday morning.

LBFD battled Beech Street blaze

The Long Beach Fire Department, along with 10 other local departments, responded to a two-alarm fire on East Beech Street in the early hours of Friday morning. Fire Commissioner Scott Kemins said … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/24/14

Nassau police commissioner resigns

Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale resigned from his position on the morning of Dec. 12 in the wake of an investigation by District Attorney Kathleen Rice’s office regarding a … more

By John Maher | 12/12/13

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