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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

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

By Juan Lasso | 3/29/24

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

By Angelina Zingariello | 2/23/24

Browne's family has been living in Long Beach since 1924.

Meet the new L.B. Historical Society president

Jeanne Browne, 75, a Long Beach native with a lifelong connection to the community, has an eye for history. Browne wanted to spread that passion and interest among other residents, and assumed … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 12/1/23

LIRR to Grand Central Madison? We’re still waiting.

Once again, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has left coal in the stockings of Long Island Rail Road commuters. more

By Larry Penner | 1/12/23

The village will pour $300,000 into traffic-easing modifications to Hendrickson Avenue, from North Corona Avenue to Fletcher Avenue. Hamza Khan rode his bike along the busy stretch of road.

Village pours federal grant money into making busy road safer

ill pump $300,000 of federal funds into efforts to improve the way cars and pedestrians navigate Hendrickson Avenue, from North Corona Avenue to Fletcher Avenue, by installing a number of … more

By Juan Lasso | 11/10/22

America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage

If you know American history, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforgettable chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs . . . more

10/20/22

Want to ensure democracy? Invest in education.

Summers are for beaches, barbecues and outdoor concerts. But for Faye, every day of her summers during her college years was spent inside a hot factory . . . more

9/1/22

Make the most of your college visits

In the fall, families and their students plan college tours. Given the time it takes to schedule and navigate such visits, careful planning is imperative. more

By Robert A. Scott | 8/12/21

Speaking at the Baldwin Long Island Rail Road station Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, at lectern, listed the projects that New York state plans to invest in to revitalize Baldwin. She was joined by, from left, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, State Sen. John Brooks, Kevin Law, the former executive director of the Long Island Association, and Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé.

State approves downtown revitalization projects for Baldwin

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, alongside state and Hempstead officials in the lobby of the Baldwin LIRR Station, announced the approval Tuesday of seven of 12 projects for the Downtown Revitalization … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 5/12/21

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