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Jaime Whelan
Organization shifts focus to hurricane victims
For the Whelan family, assisting the Long Beach community is second nature. “A lot of families are in tough spots, and we just want to help them out as much as we can,” said Joe Whelan, … more
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Sgt. Judy Arroyo was honored by city officials for her heroic actions during a house fire. From left were Roy Lester. Tina Posterli, Acting City Manager Ron Walsh, Arroyo, Karen McInnis, John Bendo and Liz Treston.
This Long Beach sergeant was honored for her heroic save
A Long Beach police sergeant ran into a burning home on Feb. 19. Inside, a resident was caught in the inferno. The officer, Sgt. Judy Arroyo, saved the man’s life. Arroyo was honored at … more
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Homeowner Michael Seeman, eighth from left, cut the ribbon to mark the installation of his new home with the Chamber of Commerce and workers.
Long Beach homeowners struggle to pay for house-raising
Michael Seemann watched his new house fly high above his head. Well, part of it, anyway. Suspended by a 40-foot crane, the last piece of Seeman’s new modular home was put in place at around … more
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Long Beach’s 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian — and good friends — Troy DeFrancesco and Samuel Adler.
Meet Long Beach High School's top two students
Troy DeFrancesco and Samuel Adler are friends. They’re on the Long Beach High School winter track team and the math team. They’re also in the National Honor Society together. Now, … more
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The city’s beachfront was decimated by Hurricane Sandy.
Senators push to protect coastal communities
An effort to protect coastal communities like Long Beach from future natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy is under way, after U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called last week for a … more
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Legislator Denise Ford says the county is taking steps to upgrade the plant.
Concerns over water quality in Long Beach after Sandy
Amid growing concerns among residents over the water quality in the ocean and Reynolds Channel in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, City Manager Jack Schnirman called on Nassau County last week to … more
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The memorial allows people to visit and remember those lost.
A Long Beach resident spent years creating this memorial
Mary Anne Trasciatti, of Long Beach, director of Hofstra University’s Labor Studies program and president of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, has unveiled a memorial after more than a … more
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with County Executive Ed Mangano and City Manager Jack Schnirman, said that he was holding LIPA accountable.
Power restored in many parts of Long Beach
A week after Hurricane Sandy destroyed or severely damaged homes and the boardwalk, eroded beaches and rendered the city’s power, water and sewer services useless, there was a glimmer of hope, … more
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Gentle Brew on East Park Avenue collected donated clothing for victims of Hurricane Sandy immediately after the storm.
Gentle Brew gives back to community
Gentle Brew, the hip coffee shop located at 151 E. Park Ave., was one of the first businesses to reopen after Hurricane Sandy. “At first we were doing coffee with propane burners and bottled … more
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Rabbis visited with community members in Israeli hospitals.
Chabad, Rabbis travel to support Israel
On a mission to inspire, heal, unify, and pray for and with IDF soldiers, along with the families of the murdered, the captive, and wounded, 27 Chabad emissaries from the United States, Canada and … more
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