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Richard J. Doyle, 85, Long Beach Volunteer Fire chief

Richard J Doyle, 85, a retired electrician for the IBEW Local 25, and a life-long Long Beach resident who was First Assistant Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department and a co-founder of the city's Ice … more

8/4/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, with members of the new "shark patrol."

Town of Hempstead introduces “Shark Patrol” after several shark sightings at beaches

After multiple shark sighting on the south shore, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” personal watercraft and deployed a team of lifeguards on a Bay Constable boat to … more

7/31/20

Long Beach City hall reopens to the public after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Long Beach City Hall reopens to public

Long Beach City Manager Donna Gayden announced that City Hall has re-opened to the public after closing due to the pandemic. There will be some new protocols in place to ensure the safety and … more

7/31/20

James Hodge in front of his home at Riverside Boulevard and East Fulton Street, which is being rebuilt with the help of local volunteers.

MLK Center director’s home is being rebuilt

Since Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012, James Hodge, the chairman of the Martin Luther King Center in Long Beach, has been without a permanent home. But that hasn’t diminished his drive to help others … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/31/20

The Superblock has sat vacant for years.

IDA to hear from public on Superblock tax-break proposal

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency is set to hold hearings Aug. 6 and 7 on one of the biggest development projects in Long Beach in decades, a proposal to build hundreds of high-priced … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

Leah Tozer prepping to show one of her listings.

Pandemic sparks hottest real estate market in years

A lot of businesses may be slow during the coronavirus pandemic, but the real estate industry is having some of its busiest months in years as people seek to leave crowded urban areas to take … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

A reported shark sighting forced Long Beach officials to close swimming to beachgoers until further notice on Monday.

Shark sighting in Long Beach temporarily halts swimming

A reported shark sighting near Long Beach forced officials to temporarily stop swimmers from entering the waters until further notice. On Facebook, the city released a statement. “The Town … more

7/27/20

The Shore House Bar & Grill is on East Park Avenue.

Long Beach welcomes two new eateries, despite pandemic’s challenges

The restaurant business in Long Beach has gotten busier. The city, known for its array of trendy bars and restaurants, has recently added two eateries to its already lengthy and varied list, … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/24/20

Judi Vining, far left, and volunteers with food from Trader Joe’s.

Long Beach Aware feeding familes and filling gaps

Long Beach AWARE, a local organization dedicated to preventing substance abuse among young people, has pivoted to start feeding hungry children and families during the pandemic. But with dwindling … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/24/20

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