A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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As the executive officer of the Long Beach Police Department, Richard DePalma was second-in-command to Commissioner Ron Walsh, who resigned on Jan. 22 after three years on the job.
When Walsh …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/23/24
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The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire at 315 W. Broadway Monday evening. The building is currently vacant and under construction.
The fire was considered a Second Alarm.
The …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/23/24
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The Superblock project, which has filled seaside lots that have been empty for 40 years, was partially completed late last year, and new residents are moving in sooner than expected. Work on an …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/16/24
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With a $3.26 billion investment, New York Transco and the New York Power Authority unveiled details of its Propel NY Energy project, aimed to fortify Long Island’s power grid by potentially …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/16/24
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The day was surprisingly “warm,” and excited crowds returned to the boardwalk and sand Sunday and hit the waves in Long Beach to celebrate the 24th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Splash, …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/16/24
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Not only did thousands pack the boardwalk and sand Sunday, but people packed into the Bright Eye Beer Co., on Park Avenue, to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation another way.
While …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/16/24
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After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park.
Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/9/24
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Excited crowds will return to the boardwalk and sand Sunday and hit the waves in Long Beach to celebrate the 24th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Splash, benefiting Make-A-Wish.
Since its inception …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/9/24
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