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Lindell Elementary School is one of the three designated locations for voting next Tuesday.

2024-25 budget and capital plans for Long Beach schools ready for vote

The Long Beach Board of Education finalized its $155.9M 2024-25 budget, including key initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Vote is on May 21 at local schools. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 5/17/24

East Elementary School’s future has been a frequent discussion at board meetings, with the possibility of closure lingering.

Community engagement surges as Long Beach school budget vote nears

How Long Beach School District navigates budget concerns and a school potential closure. Community engagement rises as May vote approaches. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/5/24

Whose are the votes that count?

In the United States, there are elections because of our Constitution. There is political bantering over everything, including whether the U.S. is much of a democracy or not. But make no … more

By Wim Laven | 3/22/24

Discussion of Long Beach’s contract with Police Commissioner Ron Walsh, who is also the acting city manager, caused a major stir at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

See how the City Council voted on Commissioner Walsh's contract

The City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday turned out to be anything but regular. The city’s contract with Police Commissioner Ron Walsh, who is also the acting city manager, became a … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/29/23

Politics is partisan — voting isn’t

Some 158 million Americans voted in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, but 63 million eligible people could not because they weren’t even registered to vote. more

9/14/23

Your school vote matters, so use it wisely

Next Tuesday, May 16, is the day that eligible voters across New York state can vote on school district budgets . . . more

5/11/23

Political science professor Daniel Magleby tells a Nassau County Legislature redistricting committee last week its maps from both Democrats and Republicans show clear gerrymandering. Final maps determining who will represent who at the county level are expected as early as this week.

GOP, Dems can’t agree on district maps

Nassau County Republicans and Democrats remained far apart when it comes to redistricting the county legislature. And as a final map is expected to be released this week — if not already … more

By Karina Kovac | 11/23/22

Get out and exercise . . . your right to vote

Mark Twain famously once said that if “voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.” more

10/27/22

Are you happy with New York’s leadership?

Voting is so easy. There used to be a single Election Day. Since 1845, that voting day . . . more

By John O'Connell | 10/27/22

Protect democracy: Become an election protector

During the dog days of summer, many people are more apt to relax on vacation than to think about whom they plan to vote for in the upcoming elections, never mind how they can help ensure voters’ rights at the polling place. more

8/11/22

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