23 years later, but remembered all the same
Community members gathered with local officials on the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11 Wednesday. The beach at Town Park in Lido Beach was packed, and speakers, songs and moments of silence all added to …
Remembering the 343 brave firefighters who gave their lives
Michael V. Kiefer was a New York City firefighter, assigned to Ladder 132, who loved helping others. He was also a Long Beach Lifeguard and community member who loved life, Long Beach and the ocean. …
Long Beach City Council debates proposed ordinance
The Long Beach City Council discussed a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb, potentially banning rentals under 28 days with hefty penalties.
These Long Beach rockers were the stars at Bright Eye Beer Co.
Deez Guyzz, a Long Beach band, isn’t your typical musical group. Sure, they play instruments, perform at gigs and rock out, but that’s basically where the similarities end. The band …
Get ready to learn Long Beach, school is now in session
Move over summer, school is back in session! Long Beach students returned to the classroom Wednesday, filling up each of the elementary schools, the middle school and the high school. Students …
34 years of meaningful running in Long Beach
Hundreds of runners participated in the 34th Annual Robert C. McAvoy 5-mile Labor Day race, held on Monday, under beautiful, sunny skies. The race was in remembrance of an extraordinary Long …
Learning the benefits of sustainable fishing, while having fun
Community Offshore Wind recently partnered with Long Beach’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Center to organize a field trip for about a dozen students to participate in an educational fishing trip. …
A lifetime of advocacy, all without speaking a word
Ricky Weisenberg, who had cerebral palsy, spent his life trying to help people with physical disabilities. He couldn’t speak, but that never got in his way. Weisenberg, who was living at …
A new era in education at Long Beach's Temple Emanu-El
Beryl Jackowitz was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, by an observant Conservative Jewish family. Being Jewish was a very big part of her life as she grew up. She went to Jewish Day School, and …
Columnist
The world must continue to hear us
Sept. 11, 2001, was the most tragic day in American history. It was also our finest hour, a demonstration of our nation’s courage, resilience and undying spirit.
Columnist
Some hits and some errors, but no game-changers — yet
Less than two months before Election Day, it’s anybody’s guess as to who will win the big prize. By the time this reaches print, the two major presidential candidates will have had their debate, which by itself may decide who has earned the label of frontrunner. But there are a few factors that could be deal breakers for former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
Editorial
Let’s shake on prioritizing sportsmanship
The return of fall scholastic sports on Long Island is the first opportunity of the new school year to remind athletes, coaches, parents and the fans in the stands of the importance of sportsmanship.
Columnist
Your lawn may be killing you — and many other creatures
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is listed by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen. Pesticides like this one are being applied with abandon on Long Island’s lawns, endangering the Island’s only aquifer while threatening the health of its human residents as well as the birds, bees and household pets that share our biosphere.