Long Beach Board of Ed votes to keep East Elementary School open

The Long Beach Board of Education reached a critical decision  Monday night , voting to keep East Elementary School open as an elementary school after over a year of deliberation and community …

Long Beach Council OKs new leases for beach shops

Long Beach City Council approved new lease agreements for boardwalk businesses, including Skudin Surf, Riptides, and Marvel, with significant rent hikes sparking community concerns.

South Shore residents rally in Island Park against offshore wind

A National Day of Action against offshore wind brought community members, activists and local leaders together in Long Beach and Island Park on Saturday, highlighting a sharp divide over renewable …

Shaping the future of Long Beach science

Cristie Tursi, of Rockville Centre, has a bachelor’s from Fordham University, a master’s from Columbia University and advanced certificates from Long Island University. She got her start …

Long Beach uses athletics to help fight children's cancer

The Long Beach athletic department hosted its annual Beauty and the Beast fundraising event on Jan. 15, raising more than $5,500 to benefit MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This …

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Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.

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Laura Gillen: Bipartisanship is the way forward

When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.

Editorial

Abandoning fact-checking is dangerous

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.

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Marc Herbst: L.I. deserves its fair share of transportation funding

Long Island is known for many things, from our beautiful beaches and lighthouses to historic sites, great seafood and wineries. Yet, beneath the charm and attractions, Long Island grapples with a …