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Nassau DA Anne Donnelly announced $30,000 in funds to the Long Beach Police Department to combat drunk-driving this summer
Long Beach gets $30K from DA to combat drunk driving
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly pledged Tuesday that her office will provide $30,000 to Long Beach to help the city’s police department combat drunk-driving incidents during the … more
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Karen McInnis is sworn in to serve on the Long Beach City Council, which is now dominated by women, 3-2.
McInnis, council president, relies on team
Karen McInnis once asked a boss what her job title was. He said, according to her, “It’s Getting S…Done.” That was some years ago, but that jocular “job … more
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Community leaders divided over abortion
Harvey Weisenberg, a former state assemblyman, Long Beach police officer, teacher and at 86, the city’s oldest working lifeguard, has developed a unique perspective on the issue of … more
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Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is no stranger to statewide campaigns, coming within a half-million votes of toppling Andrew Cuomo back in 2014. But to have another chance at the executive mansion, Astorino first has to get through a crowded field of Republicans.
Rob Astorino looks to wipe away political polarization
There aren’t many people who can say they’ve come close to beating Andrew Cuomo — especially at the height of the former governor’s popularity. But Rob Astorino can. more
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Jumaane Williams has been New York City’s public advocate since 2019 — a job that has led to higher office for many of his predecessors, including former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and current state Attorney General Letitia James. Williams hopes he can leap from that job to the executive mansion.
‘Community organizer’ Jumaane Williams ready to make a difference
When he first ran for president in 2008, Barack Obama took a lot of flak from opponents over his college days as a “community organizer” — work that has never been easy to … more
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Harry Wilson hopes he can turn his business savvy into making things happen in Albany as New York’s next governor. But to even get a chance, he has to overcome a field of Republicans who have far better name recognition than he does.
Harry Wilson dedicated to looking out for the ‘little guy’
Harry Wilson doesn’t have the most recognizable name among those running for governor — in either party. But then again, as the self-proclaimed turnaround expert might say, maybe he should. more
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Andrew Giuliani looks to be the first Republican to return to the governor’s mansion since George Pataki finished his third and final term in 2006.
Andrew Giuliani says New York ready for change
New York hasn’t backed a Republican governor since George Pataki was re-elected for the second time some 20 years ago. more
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U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi says he’s leaving Congress so he can fix what’s broken in Albany — even if that means upending the incumbent governor from his own party, Kathy Hochul.
Tom Suozzi ready to solve problems in Albany
Tom Suozzi’s path to the governor’s mansion won’t be an easy one — especially since he’ll have to win a June 28 Democratic primary that includes a popular incumbent, Kathy Hochul. more
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The newly reconstructed boardwalk is seen as amenable to inline skating.
Inline skating on the Long Beach boardwalk?
The last time Josh Janoff had been to a Long Beach City Council meeting was four years ago, and he came then to ask whether inline skating could be done on the boardwalk. He returned Tuesday night to … more
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Moody’s upgrades ratings again for Long Beach
Long Beach’s treasurer announced at a council meeting Tuesday night that Moody’s has upgraded the city’s credit rating, with a “positive” outlook. Treasurer Ina … more
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