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May is National Bike Month — let’s enjoy it safely

It’s beautiful out and the warm weather is here! What could be more perfect than riding your bike to school, work, or a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk? Before you pull your bike out, let’s … more

By Sam Pinto | 5/27/16

Long Beach residents John McNally, left, and Allison Kallelis embark on the city’s spring Scavenger Hunt.

City hosts spring Scavenger Hunt

After hosting its first scavenger hunt in October, the city led a "spring hunt" on May 15, in which teams of residents uncovered fun facts about Long Beach by exploring shops, restaurants and historic sights while competing for great prizes. more

5/26/16

Despite Long Beach dog owners’ call for a pilot dog park on the beach, the city rejected the request last week, citing safety and cleanliness concerns. (Courtesy Dogs of Long Beach/Facebook)

City rejects pilot dog park on the beach

Months after many Long Beach residents called for a pilot dog park on the beach, the city rejected the request last week — citing health and safety concerns — despite reviewing a survey that showed support for the measure. more

By Ben Strack | 5/11/16

Jacobs: nothing illegal about $50K donation to County Democratic Committee

Though the State Senate returns on Thursday, the Nassau County Board of Elections has not yet counted the more than 4,000 absentee ballots and affidavits after last week’s special election for the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/27/16

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, left, and Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath. (Herald file photos)

Senate candidates sling mud

Democratic State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky blasted Republican State Senate candidate Chris McGrath last week for saying in a recent interview with the Herald that former Senate Majority Leader Dean … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/13/16

Firefighters battled a blaze on Kentucky Street on March 30, and were able to prevent it from spreading. Photo courtesy Long Beach Fire Department, Facebook

Cigarette to blame for West End house fire

A Long Beach firefighter was injured on March 30 battling a house fire in the West End that was caused by a discarded cigarette, fire officials said. Firefighters rushed to the scene at 85 … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/8/16

Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath, left, and U.S. Rep. Peter King. Courtesy Marcus Povinelli

U.S. Reps. King and Rice back — who else? — McGrath and Kaminsky

U.S. Rep. Peter King announced his support for Republican candidate Chris McGrath on Monday in the race for the 9th Senate District seat, the same day that Congresswoman Kathleen Rice threw her … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/8/16

City Council Vice President Anthony Eramo, far left, George Povall, Autumn Raubuck, Marvin Weiss, Scott Bochner, Amanda Moore and Tara Bono at a screening of the documentary film “Bag It” on April 1 at Bridgeworks in Long Beach. Photo by Anthony Rifilato/Herald

Supporting a ban on single-use plastic bags

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By Anthony Rifilato | 4/7/16

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has designated an 81,000-acre site (pictured in green) in federal waters off the coast of Long Beach for potential wind energy development. It could be a decade before wind turbines are built, however, pending a lengthy review and approval process. Courtesy Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

Feds identify offshore wind farm site

Nearly a decade after plans for an offshore wind farm several miles off Jones Beach were scuttled, federal officials announced last week that an area off the coast of Long Beach has been identified … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/30/16

Chris McGrath, pictured announcing his run for State Senate in February, has agreed to a News12 debate but has turned down a number of local candidates forums. Jeff Bessen/Herald

McGrath turns down local candidates forums

Republican Senate candidate Chris McGrath has turned down requests to appear at all three forums organized by the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and at least one planned by a civic group, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/30/16

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