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A 27-person special legislative task force is expected to research and ultimately recommend prevention methods in the hopes of combatting antisemitism in Nassau County.

Task force to explore antisemitism surge

Nassau County officials have created a special legislative task force to combat antisemitism and, immediately after being sworn in, went right to work. Made up of eight legislators … more

5/19/22

It was all smiles and friendship for Shomron Regional Council chair Yossi Dagan and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman after signing an economic and cultural agreement between the two ‘sister’ regions. Joining them were, at far left, Assemblyman Ari Brown, and former Boro Park Assemblyman Dov Hikind, Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola, and County Legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip.

Nassau County executive champions partnership with West Bank

Nassau County cemented its relationship with Israel last week, signing an economic and cultural agreement with the Shomron. more

By Ed Weintrob | 5/19/22

Alanna Russo, the strategic engagement director for Community Offshore Wind — which is developing a seabed lease in the New York Bight — says they hope to get some of its wind energy projects off the ground and running by the end of the decade.

Alternative energy blows in with Long Island's future at stake

There are certainly some advantages to living on an island — advantages Matt Cohen says Long Island doesn’t exploit enough. Especially when it comes to alternative energy sources like offshore wind. more

By Jake Pellegrino | 5/19/22

Lazar LaPenna’s teammates from the Braves paid tribute to the young man who loved the game.

Little League honors Lazar LaPenna

Little League parades are usually an ordinary ritual filled with happy chatter about the upcoming baseball season. But the parade in Long Beach last Sunday morning was anything but … more

By James Bernstein and Brendan Carpenter | 5/19/22

Masha Benitez of Long Beach arrived at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan for a long-awaited double-lung transplant.

Masha Benitez finally receives double lung transplant

Masha Benitez, the Long Beach teenager who has been awaiting a life-saving double-lung transplant for the last two years, underwent 13 ½ hours of surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in … more

By James Bernstein | 5/19/22

The Long Beach boys junior varsity basketball team finished the season with a record of 18-1.

Krywe is county Coach of Year for 2nd time

Eric Krywe, the Long Beach High School boy’s junior varsity basketball coach, was named Nassau County coach of the year for the conference., the second time he has won the award. Krywe was … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/19/22

The new lifeguard pavilion in Long Beach was named after the Carbona family, which donated $300,000 for its construction.

New lifeguard pavilion named for Carbona

Long Beach officials and guests gathered on the boardwalk last weekend to re-name the lifeguard pavilion in honor of the Carbona family, which donated $300,000 for the construction of the … more

5/19/22

The Long Beach City Council Tuesday night voted t purchase a new $2.1M fire tuck to replace an aging, damaged vehicle.

L.B. City Council okays $2.1M fire truck purchase

With about 50 firefighters in the audience Tuesday night, the Long Beach City Council approved, 4-1, a plan to spend $2.1 million to purchase a new ladder fire truck to replace an aging vehicle that … more

By James Bernstein | 5/19/22

Religious leaders from around the City of Long Beach got together this past Sunday to host a barbecue in recognition of National Police Week.

Religious leaders hail National Police Week

Religious leaders from some of Long Beach’s synagogues and churches organized a barbecue this past Sunday in recognition of National Police Week. The leaders took note of the back-to-back … more

By James Bernstein | 5/19/22

Severe storms move into southern Nassau County

People may have to hold onto their hats — and just about anything else — today as the National Weather Service warns a squall of severe thunderstorms are expected to invade. more

By James Bernstein | 5/16/22

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