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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

Russell Joel Brown, who recently moved to Long Beach, appeared in ‘The Lion King,’ on Broadway or on tour, about 350 times. He spent years doing other shows, auditioning for ‘Lion King’ and taking African dialect classes before finally being offered a role in 2005. He spent 12 years with the show, filling in as Mufasa and Scar, and performing in the chorus of hundreds of shows.

From Augusta to Broadway to Long Beach: Russell Joel Brown's inspiring journey

Russell Joel Brown has had an enviable career as an actor, appearing on Broadway hundreds of times, and becoming a millionaire along the way. Brown’s journey has been a unique one, with no … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/29/24

Angela Skudin at last year’s inaugural volleyball event benefiting the 343 Fund.

First responder support fund launched in memory of Long Beach native

After tragedy strikes, Angela Skudin creates the Casey Skudin 343 Fund, supporting first responders' mental health with holistic treatments more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/29/24

Ford with Patrick Mullaney, who replaced her in the legislature.

Denise Ford honored for decades of service

Explore Denise Ford's legacy of community service and leadership, honored during Women's History Month. Learn about her impactful contributions and enduring dedication. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/29/24

The Long Beach Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday discussing the budget and potential cuts.

Long Beach School District faces tough choices amid budget discussions

Explore the budget dilemmas facing Long Beach schools: layoffs, program cuts, and the uncertain fate of East School. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/29/24

Lisa Gottuso, of Oceanside, Karen Malatesta, of Island Park, Joanne Ameruoso, of Merrick, and Susanne Montesano and Joanne Agnello, of Long Beach, prepare to play.

This group played pickleball in Long Beach for a good cause

Each year in the United States, roughly 240,000 women, and more than 2,000 men, are diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease has hit one local woman hard, and she is doing something about … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/22/24

Members of the law enforcement departments in attendance, all recognized by community members and congregants, with Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, center.

A special recognition at Temple Emanu-El

Long Beach’s police departments try to meet with community members and build relationships at events throughout the year, like International Night Out, which takes place every August. … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/22/24

The Chabad of the Beaches honored firefighters that helped save Torah scrolls from a fire 10 years ago.

Chabad of the Beaches honors heroic act

A decade ago, there was a fire at Chabad of the Beaches at Beth El. A group of firefighters banded together to save two Torah scrolls from the devastation. They were honored with a service on … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/15/24

Hedy Page, front, a local artist and honoree this year, and Johanna Mathieson presenting a 2018 painting by Page inspired by the people and programs at the Magnolia Community Center.

Long Beach set to celebrate its Women’s History with these events

Long Beach is embracing the spirit of Women’s History Month with three events celebrating the accomplishments of local women and their contributions to the community. The Kiwanis Club will … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/8/24

School officials, community members and five state legislators, including Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, front, fourth from left, gathered outside the Long Beach schools’ administration building on Feb. 1 to voice their opposition to a cut in state aid.

Funding formula review pending as Long Beach Schools face budget uncertainty

Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/1/24

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