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Courtney Callahan, Nosh’s founder, far left; former Glen Cove mayor Tim Tenke; Linda Eastman, Nosh’s head of operations; and Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton joined forces to help families in need during the coronavirus pandemic. Nosh has been a vital resource in the community for three years.
Nosh remains a vital resource
The early stages of the coronavirus pandemic were a time of uncertainty and fear. High unemployment resulted in hunger among adults and children alike. Limited access to school nutrition programs created a frightening scenario for many families. more
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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
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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
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Roughly 40 people attended Hank Bjorklund’s March 5 concert, as he sang his poems with musical accompaniment.
Former Jets player Hank Bjorklund shares a story of the power of healing through poetry in Sea Cliff
Former New York Jets running back Hank Bjorklund’s life changed forever in 2015, when he began experiencing health issues related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the brain disease … more
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Sarah Hughes explained the history of the Safe & Sexy Project at an Artist Talk at the Sea Cliff Arts Council on March 11.
A photography art show explores safety and sexiness
Sea Cliff was treated to a special exhibition presented by visual artist and photojournalist Sarah Hughes. Hosted by the Sea Cliff Arts Council, “Safe & Sexy” documents women from … more
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Dr. Kimon Bekelis from the Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island in Babylon, recently discussed the differences between a stroke and brain aneurysm.
Strokes, aneurysms, and headaches — oh my!
Headaches are the worst. They come at the worst time, but can be treatable with a pop of Tylenol or Advil. But have you ever asked yourself if it could be something more? more
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Children can pet ‘ambassador bunnies’ at the Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group fundraiser, as Sea Cliff resident Grace Capone did in 2018.
Long Island Rescue Rabbit Group to raise money to rescue rabbits
Rabbits are hopping their way back into Sea Cliff with the return of the Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group fundraiser on Saturday. The event raises money for Long Island’s largest volunteer … more
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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
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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
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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
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