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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Ellen L. Abrams, longtime Rockville Centre resident, dies at 74

Ellen L. Abrams, née Cooperman, of Rockville Centre, died peacefully on March 27 in the presence of her sons at Whisper Woods in Smithtown. She was 74. more

4/19/19

The school board voted to adopt the $142 million spending plan on April 11.

School board OKs $142M budget

The Long Beach Board of Education voted unanimously on April 11 to adopt a $142 million budget for the 2019-20 school year that is about $2.5 million larger than the current spending plan, and … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/18/19

Long Beach resident and PSEG employee Terry Blackburn worked with his colleague, Leighann Thomas, to beautify the median of Long Beach Boulevard as part of PSEG Long Island’s Earth Week activities on Tuesday.

PSEG beautifies Long Beach for Earth Week

With Earth Day approaching on April 22, PSEG Long Island visited Long Beach Tuesday to beautify the city’s entrances and encourage residents to use energy-efficient power. Nearly a hundred PSEG … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/18/19

Long Beach retains consulting firm amid financial woes

The Long Beach City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to enter into a $140,000 agreement with a financial consulting firm to help turn the city’s finances around and develop a long-term plan as … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/18/19

Firefighters responded to a call for a partial wall collapse at an assisted living facility in West Atlantic Beach Saturday at around 2:30 p.m.

Busy weekend for L.B. firefighters

Multiple ambulance calls throughout the weekend kept the Long Beach Fire Department on its toes. Firefighters rushed to extinguish a house fire in the Canals Saturday at around 8:40 p.m., fire … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/18/19

The Kulanu Academy 2019 boys’ basketball team. Standing, from left, Moshe Levinson, Moshe Marashli, Yossi Tahalov and coach Vincent Rougê. Kneeling, from left, Gavriel Imani, Yosef Krasner and Donny Hoschander. Not pictured: Mayer Farah, Menachem Jacobs and Mike Khadeida.

Kulanu hoops in Cedarhurst scores big in second season

Nine boys at the Kulanu Academy have gained a better sense of belonging just by being part of a basketball team at the Cedarhurst school for those with special needs. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/18/19

South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside names honorees for annual golf outing

South Nassau Communities Hospital has named board member and Manhattan-based real estate management and investment executive Anthony Ponte and long-time facility and planning leader Bill Ulrich as co-honorees of its 35th annual golf outing on May 20. more

4/18/19

Jazz Graham sings her heart out as one of the opening voices at the For A GUUD Cause Showcase.

For A GUUD Cause Showcase premieres at Hofstra University

On March 29, Hofstra University’s NAACP teamed up with clothing line GUUDREAMS founded by Hofstra graduates Khaleik Akerson and Hal Caicedo to host a benefit concert to raise money for Natasha’s Justice Project to test backlogged rape kits on Long Island. more

By DaisyMae VanValkenburgh | 4/18/19

Lynbrook’s New York Elks Lodge No. 1 recently hosted 155 veterans for its annual “A Salute to Our Veterans” event, during which they were served a hot meal and a cast of volunteers put on performances and songs.

Lynbrook Elks offer ‘A Salute to Our Veterans’

Lynbrook’s New York Elks Lodge No. 1 recently hosted 155 veterans from seven facilities and hospitals for its annual “A Salute to Our Veterans” event. more

4/18/19

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