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Nicole Guerrero and her eight-month-old son, Stefano, have become veterans at selling foods at farmer’s markets.

Nicole Guerrero, 26, was a sales representative for a company that sold telephones, but she needed to be home more to take care of her son, Stefano, now eight months. Patrick O’Leary, 29, … more

By James Bernstein | 11/23/22

Susan Lienau, Equinor’s community engagement manager for Long Island, led part of the discussion at the company’s presentation to the Chamber of Commerce.

Equinor: energy costs to rise with wind, but only slightly

Equinor, the Norway-based energy company set to build wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Beach, is hoping to drum up public support for its project by visiting local organizations and … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 11/23/22

Seabreeze Deli, in the West End of Long Beach, had its liquor license suspended Thursday after numerous violations.

Seabreeze Deli alcohol license suspended, employee arrested

The New York State Liquor Authority suspended the license of Seabreeze Deli Thursday. Now, no alcohol can be sold at the convenience store. The West End shop has received numerous complaints from … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 11/18/22

This now vacant building on Park Place, in the North Park section of Long Beach, once housed a pharmaceutical warehouse.

Developer seeks tax breaks to restore aging North Park building

A Great Neck-based developer is seeking tax abatements from Nassau County economic development officials so it will be able to restore an empty former warehouse in Long Beach’s North Park … more

By James Bernstein | 11/3/22

Gia Puma, second from right in back row, joined MLK board members, from left, Cedrick Coad, Andrea Gauto and Melissa Spleen when she met some of the center’s kids on Tuesday.

Shop owner is paying bills that aren’t hers

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Long Beach has always helped children with schoolwork, and offered games and other activities, and even camping experiences. Seniors, too, get help with food. Now … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 10/20/22

Hislon Jewelers on Merrick Road in Merrick has its roots in the famous Hislon Watches, from Jeff Kaspar’s family. From left were Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, Business and Marketing Manager and wife Adrien Ricci, son Rocco, owner Jeff Kaspar, President of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce Ira Reiter, jejweler Ibo and his son Ali, Merrick Chamber of Commerce member Joe Baker and County Legislator Steve Rhoads.

From Turkey to Long Island, Merrick jeweler runs a gem of a business

It’s been 12 years since Jeff Kaspar brought Hislon from Turkey to Long Island. But the owner of Hislon Jewelers is finding plenty of success — in Merrick. more

By Alexa Anderwkavich | 10/6/22

Long Beach city officials, including City Manager Donna Gayden, center, gathered at City Hall Monday with representatives of Equinor to announce their partnership for this weekend’s Fall Festival.

Long Beach’s Fall Festival to mark turn of the season

How do you know it’s fall in Long Beach? The annual Fall Festival returns to Kennedy Plaza this weekend, after a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. There will be rides for … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 10/6/22

City Council revisits pros, cons of state pot program

Since last December, when the Long Beach City Council voted unanimously to opt out of a New York state program to allow retail sales of marijuana, the issue has been dormant. Some even said dead. … more

By James Bernstein | 9/29/22

Long Beach received a framed photo recognition as a vegan beachside town.

Long Beach named among top spots for vegans

You may never have thought of Long Beach as a vegan town, but the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals does. In a survey conducted by PETA, Long Beach was ranked in the top 10, landing … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 8/18/22

Thousands are expected to turn out for the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Long Beach this Sunday. The funds raised go to benefit the Make A Wish foundation.

Brrrrr . . . Polar Bear Plunge makes its return

The Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash, an annual event that raises money for Make-A-Wish Metro New York, is set to make its long-awaited return on Sunday, Feb. 2. The event is organized by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 1/30/20

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