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Nearly 100 people gathered at the Firemen’s Memorial on Sunday, including members of the Long Beach Fire Department and city officials.

“It’s a day that profoundly impacted our nation,” Capt. Al Fuentes, of the New York City Fire Department’s Marine Division, said during last Sunday’s memorial ceremony … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 9/14/11

lifeguard headquarters was slammed against the boardwalk by a storm surge on Sunday.

And now, the cleanup

“The beach was out of control — the ocean was out of control,” Ohio Avenue resident Billy King said on Sunday, a few days after he decided to hunker down with his family and ride out Hurricane … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/31/11

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law earlier this week banning smoking from LIRR platforms.

Smoking banned from LIRR platforms

Smoking is now officially prohibited on Long Island Rail Road platforms. Citing the dangers of secondhand smoke, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law on Monday that forbids commuters from smoking on … more

Lee Landor | 8/17/11

State cracks down on wrong-way driving

The New York State Senate has passed legislation to create felony charges for wrong-way and other reckless drivers, according to Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., a Republican from Merrick who sponsored … more

David Weingrad and Chris Engelhardt | 4/6/11

The Medal of Honor was presented to Michael Valente by President Herbert Hoover on the lawn of the White House on Sept. 27, 1929. On March 25, the Long Beach Bridge will be renamed in Valente's honor.

Long Beach bridge to be renamed after war hero

When Ralph Madalena, of Rockville Centre, wrote to the Nassau County Legislature requesting that the Long Beach Bridge be re-named after his grandfather, Michael Valente — a World War I hero and … more

Chris Engelhardt | 3/9/11

A bill banning smoking on LIRR and Metro-North platforms has gained support from local legislators and organizations

Bill to ban smoking on LIRR platforms gains support

Several Long Island legislators have hopped aboard the no-smoking train, supporting legislation that would ban smoking on all outdoor Long Island Rail Road platforms. Assembly members Harvey … more

By Lee Landor | 2/2/11

Re-elect Weisenberg in 20th Assembly District

Harvey Weisenberg has served in the State Assembly since 1989, and during that time he has worked to pass nearly 300 bills, sponsored legislation that has created tougher drunken-driving laws such as Leandra’s Law, helped people with special needs and supported legislation aimed at reducing property taxes. more

10/27/10

Harvey Weisenberg, left, is being challenged by Josh Wanderer for his Assembly seat.

Weisenberg challenged by Wanderer for Assembly seat

Lawrence resident Josh Wanderer wants the job that longtime incumbent Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg (D-Long Beach) says nobody understands. “There is a saying in business: ‘Pioneers get … more

JEFF BESSEN and ANTHONY RIFILATO | 10/20/10

One last faceoff

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and the challenger for his seat, former county Legislator Jeff Toback, squared off at a debate sponsored by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters on Aug. 31 at … more

Alex Costello | 9/8/10

Candidates Jeff Toback, left, and incumbent Harvey Weisenberg shook hands at a debate in Long Beach on Aug. 31.

One last faceoff

Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and the challenger for his seat, former county Legislator Jeff Toback, squared off at a debate sponsored by the Southwest Nassau League of Women Voters on Aug. 31 at the … more

By ALEX COSTELLO | 9/8/10