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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito spoke outside Camp ANCHOR, urging the need for ADA-compliant restrooms.

Lido's Camp ANCHOR secures $1.5M for accessible restrooms

Camp ANCHOR receives $1.5 million in federal funding for ADA-compliant restroom construction, enhancing accessibility for individuals with special needs and fostering community inclusivity. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/12/24

Long Beach’s Title VI policy was revised at the City Council meeting on April 2.

Long Beach Council reviews Title VI policies for equity

The Long Beach City Council adopts updated nondiscrimination policies in line with Title VI, focusing on equitable access to city services, public transit, and community engagement for all residents. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/12/24

Russell Joel Brown, who recently moved to Long Beach, appeared in ‘The Lion King,’ on Broadway or on tour, about 350 times. He spent years doing other shows, auditioning for ‘Lion King’ and taking African dialect classes before finally being offered a role in 2005. He spent 12 years with the show, filling in as Mufasa and Scar, and performing in the chorus of hundreds of shows.

From Augusta to Broadway to Long Beach: Russell Joel Brown's inspiring journey

Russell Joel Brown has had an enviable career as an actor, appearing on Broadway hundreds of times, and becoming a millionaire along the way. Brown’s journey has been a unique one, with no … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/29/24

Lisa Gottuso, of Oceanside, Karen Malatesta, of Island Park, Joanne Ameruoso, of Merrick, and Susanne Montesano and Joanne Agnello, of Long Beach, prepare to play.

This group played pickleball in Long Beach for a good cause

Each year in the United States, roughly 240,000 women, and more than 2,000 men, are diagnosed with breast cancer. The disease has hit one local woman hard, and she is doing something about it. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/22/24

City Council president Brendan Finn reiterated his thoughts on the ever-going wind turbine project off Long Beach, questioning the point of the governor's new RAPID Act.

Long Beach neighbors rally against turbines, cables

Long Beach, Island Park and Oceanside community residents have been speaking their minds about offshore wind for nearly two years. For or against it, they have made their voices heard — at … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/15/24

A rendering of what the city plans to have the sidewalks renovated into.

Park Avenue revitalization project is now underway

Phase 2 of the ambitious City of Long Beach revitalization and improvement project for the downtown and central business districts started this week with beginning on the north side of Park … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/15/24

The parking garage and bus depot next to the Long Beach train station are being renovated this month, and there will be a more noticeable police presence.

Improvements to Long Beach's LIRR garage are coming this month

The Long Island Rail Road station in Long Beach was built in 1880. Because of some damage and wear to the rails, the LIRR petitioned the New York State Public Service Commission to move the station … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/8/24

Richard DePalma, center, was appointed acting police commissioner on Jan. 22 by Deputy City Manager Phil Ragona, left, and City Manager Dan Creighton.

Meet Long Beach’s acting top cop

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 … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/23/24

Tenants began moving into apartments at the Breeze on Feb. 7. They will have access to a pool overlooking the beach.

First tenants begin moving into the Superblock’s Breeze

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 … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/16/24

Propel NY Energy — which plans to spend billions to bury 90 miles of electrical transmission lines — will discuss exactly where those lines will go with affected communities, residents and businesses.

Plans begin for electrical grid upgrade project

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 … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 2/16/24

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