Sunday, November 15, 2026
Hate has no place on Long Island. Neither does political intimidation, violence or the increasingly angry rhetoric that too often passes for public discourse. Whether directed at someone because of their religion, race, ethnicity or political beliefs, attempts to threaten, intimidate or dehumanize others must be condemned without hesitation or qualification.
This week we paused to honor our veterans. I find myself thinking about how we carry that appreciation into the rest of the year.
Increasingly, scammers are reaching potential victims through advertising on social media. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers in Albany should protect New Yorkers by cracking down on scam ads and requiring platforms to act when they know or have reason to know that fraudulent content is being promoted or displayed.
I mean, have you noticed how many people begin sentences with “I mean”? I mean, it’s everywhere. Athletes, actors, political commentators, game show contestants, interviewers, interviewees. Everybody seems to be meaning something before they’ve said anything. It’s like beginning a conversation by saying, “In other words…”
Long Beach AWARE presented the Police Department with a $32,000 grant to offset overtime costs for enforcing underage drinking and social host laws.
The Long Beach City Council approved a seasonal dog beach pilot program and new parking regulations for West End municipal lots and boardwalk street ends.
Long Beach honored veterans on Veterans Day with a new memorial plaque recognizing servicemen and women who served in conflicts following the Vietnam War.
