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Imagine you’re the parent of a transgender child attending public school. You and your child have already had more than your share of grief, knowing that you live in a culture that doesn’t always understand or welcome difference . . . more

3/10/17

The Rev. J.J. Evans, far left, Wayne Vann, Alonzo Merkerson, former City Councilman Bruce J. Bergman, Cecelia Jones, former council president and City Court Judge Roy Tepper, former State Assemblyman and council President Harvey Weisenberg, Barbara Campbell, Grace Harold, Bill Owens and John H. Simpkins Jr. at a ground-breaking ceremony for the MLK Center’s Riverside Boulevard facility in 1980.

MLK Center keeps King’s legacy alive

“It was very profound for me,” John H. Simpkins Jr. said as he recalled marching through the streets of Long Beach with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, at the height of the civil … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/23/17

Lighting up the West End

Fire trucks, antique cars and other decorated vehicles lit up West Beech Street during the fourth annual West End Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10. Thousands of people cheered on 75 … more

By Bridget Downes | 12/16/16

Ticket surcharge is just another revenue scheme

Nassau County is in a perpetual state of financial crisis. For decades, its expenses have outpaced its revenues. Elected officials tout the cuts they make to downsize county government. They insist . . . more

9/29/16

Marcus Tinker, left, Monique Armstrong, the Rev. Isaac Melton Jr., and Stephanie Armstrong, organizers of the health fair.

Health fair at Christian Light raises awareness

More than 50 people turned out for the Long Beach Community Health Fair last weekend, an event aimed at raising health awareness and encouraging residents to practice healthy exercise and eating habits. more

By Anthony Mitthauer-Orza | 7/28/16

Back to the USA after an interlude in Amsterdam

A girl walks into a bar. Actually, a woman of a certain age walks into a coffee shop. To be perfectly honest, I walked into a coffee shop in Amsterdam . . . more

7/20/16

Gilbert and Sullivan's tale of dancing fairies, smitten Lords, magic and love never loses its appeal.

A tale of politics and scandal

Fairies and stodgy lords face off in Gilbert & Sullivan's whimisical political satire. more

6/8/16

Jessie Farrell/Herald The third annual Electric Light Parade steps off on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. on West Beech Street, from Ohio to New York avenues.

Lighting up the West End

The third annual West End Electric Light Parade kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. With the weather looking favorable, all are invited to attend the festivities, which will include … more

By James Lynch | 12/2/15

The city will hold its annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4.

City ringing in the holidays with events

Nominate Someone GreatWe are looking for someone “great” to join City officials in lighting the tree. We want to know who has done great things for our community. We want to hear about … more

12/2/15

Lights Spectacular is back at Jones Beach

The Jones Beach Holiday Lights Spectacular is back. The drive-through show opened last Friday night and will continue into the new year. more

11/24/15

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