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Local waterways, like Cold Spring Harbor, can be susceptible to outbreaks of harmful algal blooms — more commonly known as ‘red tides’ — during the summer months.

The summer season is well underway, and with it comes sun, heat, visits to the beach, and harmful algal blooms. These blooms, more commonly referred to as “red tide,” are caused by the … more

9/26/22

Rooftop and beachfront yoga classes are offered throughout the day at NY Fit Fest.

New York Fit Fest returns Sunday

New York Fit Fest is returning to Long Beach for a day of self-care on Sunday, Sept. 25. The one-of-a-kind fitness and wellness experience, for the first time, will now only be on the roof of the … more

9/23/22

Players in the Barefoot Bocce League were extremely focused, and clearly well-hydrated.

Long Beach’s emerging sport: bocce ball

Many might not know it, but bocce ball is a serious sport. It involves sweat, tears and, of course, brightly colored balls. The Barefoot Bocce League has been active in Long Beach since 2014, … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/22/22

Ken Moore, Democratic candidate in the 9th Senate District race.

Kaminsky casts long shadow in area Senate race

Todd Kaminsky casts a long shadow in Long Beach and the Five Towns, which make up much of the 9th State Senatorial District. Kaminsky was a state senator for eight years, and chaired the upper … more

By James Bernstein | 9/22/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said he was directing nearly $2.5 million to opioid addiction treatment centers. The funds are part of $70 million the county received from the historic $26 billion nationwide settlement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, in an effort to bring the opioid addiction crisis under control.

County funds set aside for opioid crisis

Nassau County has nearly $70 million collecting a little dust in a bank account — but not for long. County Executive Bruce Blakeman has earmarked $2.5 million for opioid addiction treatment, … more

By Will Sheeline | 9/22/22

Long Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars members presented the colors at the 21st-anniversary remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Recalling 9/11, 21 years later

Twenty-one years may have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, the day America was attacked by hijacked jetliners that slammed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, but Al Fuentes is among … more

By James Bernstein | 9/15/22

Paul Gillespie has been a familiar face on the beach as a lifeguard for the past 53 years, 15 of them as Long Beach’s chief.

Chief lifeguard turns in his whistle after 53 years

Paul Gillespie has been looking at the sea for 53 years, either from his perch on a lifeguard stand or while supervising others who save lives at the ocean. He will continue gazing at the water in … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/15/22

Councilwoman Liz Treston brought MacGyver to the city’s 21st annual observance of the 9/11 terror attack. Here, MacGyver gets t meet with city manager Donna Gayden.

Most popular city council member: MacGyver

Ask anyone in Long Beach how many city council members there are, and they will say five. But there is one more, sort of. But this one never proposes legislation, argues with other council … more

By James Bernstein | 9/15/22

Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission meets every 10 years after a census to consider redrawing county legislative lines. This time around, some of the people who live in those existing districts are asking for more diversity and inclusion.

Nassau voters say they’re tired of redistricting

It’s a unique opportunity to reshape town lines and political power within Nassau County — an occasion that comes just once every decade. more

By Andre Silva | 9/8/22

Cops investigate fight that left a senior citizen injured

A man was punched and kicked by a group of teenagers in Long Beach Sunday night after he confronted them about excessive noise, said police. Police are investigating who instigated the situation, … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/8/22

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