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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
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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
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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
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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
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Valley Stream District 30 will receive a $1.4 million boost from the federal government to upgrade its school safety and support services.
Here's how Valley Stream District 30 plans to use $1.4M in federal grant money
Thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Valley Stream District 30 is awarded $1.4 million for student safety and mental health. Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France outlines plans for the Family-School-Community Partnership, hiring social workers, counselors, and establishing a resource center to address safety and health challenges. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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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
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more
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Artists in Partnership has been sharing art through different mediums in Long Beach for over 20 years.
AIP and Long Beach Public Library host performance for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Artists in Partnership hosted “Harriet Tubman: Herself” on Sunday afternoon, captivating audiences with an interactive and educational one-woman show. … more
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The CDBG grant plays a crucial role in supporting improvements to parks and playgrounds. Magnolia Park was redone last year.
Community speaks on development block grant at city council meeting
Long Beach community members voiced their opinions and suggestions regarding the city’s forthcoming Community Development Block Grant application to Nassau County at Tuesday’s council … more
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