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Anna Margiotta, a 12-year-old resident of Long Beach, earned the No. 1 ranking in her division at the snowboard nationals in Colorado.

Long Beach is usually associated with surfing and other summertime activities. One girl is changing that, though, with her prowess on snow-covered slopes. Anna Margiotta, 12, or “Airtime … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/6/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Councilman Roy Lester said he believes that if living in Long Beach is a requirement for the city manager’s position, some may not want it.

Council to decide whether city manager must live in town

Back in the days when Charles Theofan was city manager of Long Beach — the early and mid 2000s — he lived in Freeport, and earned the nickname “Freeport Charlie.” Perhaps … more

By James Bernstein | 3/23/23

City Police officers have been named in two civil suits by residents who claimed they were beaten by officers.

Brewington calls for action on police brutality

Frederick K. Brewington, one of Long Island’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, called this week for a civilian complaint review board after two civil suits were filed against Long Beach … more

By James Bernstein | 3/23/23

City councilwoman Karen McInnis proposed a series of cuts to help ease the financial burden on taxpayers.

Long Beach residents face potential double-digit tax hike

Long Beach residents could be facing a double-digit tax hike in the coming fiscal year. The increase is primarily the result of a $5.5 million down payment on a $75 settlement with Manhattan … more

By James Bernstein | 3/16/23

Denise Ford, a Long Beach resident and 20-year veteran of the Legislature, announced she wouldn’t seek reelection in the fall.

Ford won’t seek reelection after 2 decades

Denise Ford, who has served as a Nassau County legislator for 20 years, has decided against running for reelection this fall, she said last week. The 72-year-old Ford was elected to the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/16/23

Long Beach schools, and specifically the high school, have a chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 30 percent.

City schools report chronic absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism in the Long Beach school district has reached a rate of nearly 30 percent this year, an eye-popping number that is among the highest in New York state. The sobering statistic … more

By James Bernstein and Brendan Carpenter | 3/16/23

Gov. Kathy Hochul, and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer take a train from Grand Central Madison last month to celebrate the opening of the terminal.

Kathy Hochul orders more LIRR service beginning Monday

Essentially calling the opening of Grand Central Madison in New York's Upper East Side an ongoing process. Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Sunday to not only add Long Island Rail Road trains to Brooklyn during peak hours, but also to lengthen cars on a number of trains that exceeded capacity over the last week. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/5/23

The City of Long Beach has subsidized a number of events over the years, including the Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament, but decided at the Feb. 21 City Council meeting that it no longer will.

Long Beach to stop footing the bill for some special events

The Long Beach City Council has decided that non-city sponsored special events will no longer get a financial free ride. The city has covered the costs of police overtime and emergency services … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/2/23

Long Beach Professional Firefighters have been racking up thousands in overtime.

Firefighters get thousands in overtime pay

Long Beach’s highest-paid employee in 2022 wasn’t the city manager or the city attorney, but rather a professional firefighter, Sam Pinto, who earned about $375,000, including his base … more

By James Bernstein | 3/2/23

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