If a poll were to be taken, I would have to be the last person on this planet who thinks that government is a perfect institution. I respect the FBI and the CIA, and I even trust the IRS. As a senior citizen, I have always considered Medicare one of the finest agencies we have, but some new facts have emerged that have convinced me that it is a sloppy and careless government behemoth.
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By Jerry Kremer
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3/1/24
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Black History Month is a chance for us to celebrate the many contributions African-Americans have made to the country. They’ve done this despite discrimination and oppression — something even Long Island, in the past, was not immune to.
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3/1/24
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We are living in the midst of a climate emergency, with the expectation that conditions will significantly worsen in the near future. In January, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. In New York state, climate change is impacting the environment, society and the economy as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity. Floods are more frequent, and the growing season for crops is changing. Climate disasters have cost the northeastern United States over $80 billion since 1980.
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By Alan Singer
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3/1/24
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My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island.
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By Jack Martins
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3/1/24
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A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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It wasn’t a flawless weekend for Long Beach at the New York State wrestling championships in Albany, but the Marines were a perfect 4-for-4 when it came to earning spots on the All-State …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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2/25/24
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As the executive officer of the Long Beach Police Department, Richard DePalma was second-in-command to Commissioner Ron Walsh, who resigned on Jan. 22 after three years on the job.
When Walsh …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/23/24
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In honor of Black History Month, Artists in Partnership hosted “Harriet Tubman: Herself” on Sunday afternoon, captivating audiences with an interactive and educational one-woman show.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/23/24
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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 …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/23/24
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The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire at 315 W. Broadway Monday evening. The building is currently vacant and under construction.
The fire was considered a Second Alarm.
The …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/23/24
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