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Long Beach community members gathered Monday to remember the tragic events 22 years ago.

Long Beach keeps remembering September 11

The storm clouds that gathered in the evening sky Monday seemed to perfectly match the solemn mood of those gathered at Lafayette Boulevard and West Park Avenue. Community members banded together for … more

By Susanna Ciurleo | 9/15/23

Two long-awaited projects will soon be starting, including the city’s bulkhead project.

At long last, these two city projects are beginning next month

Two long-awaited infrastructure projects are set to commence along the bayfront next month. When complete, these projects will reportedly result in better flood protection for Long Beach community … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 8/20/23

Student-Athletes at the Sports Power Clean Energy clinic in Oceanside work with Equinor staff to learn about how offshore wind turbines work and build their own scale model of a turbine.

Empire Wind brings clean energy clinics to Oceanside

Empire Wind 2, a joint offshore wind venture between Equinor and bp, partnered recently with the National Supplier Diversity Institute and This is Long Island to bring Sports Power Clean Energy … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/20/23

The Lido Boulevard sinkhole caused days of snarled traffic.

What does Legislator Debra Mulé plan on doing about infrastructure problems?

Long Beach and Lido Beach residents won’t soon forget the 20-foot-deep sinkhole that opened up on Lido Boulevard at the end of May. For two weeks, lanes were closed, traffic was at a near … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/13/23

The International Film Festival has been bringing new films to Long Beach for the past 11 years.

Despite challenges, these short films were in the spotlight in Long Beach's International Film Festival’s final night

The Long Beach International Film Festival has celebrated cinematic arts each year since its inception in 2012. Organized by the nonprofit Long Beach Film Institute, the event is dedicated to the art … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/6/23

Young Long Beach neighbors Vivienne DePalma and Alice Vordermeier enjoyed a night out dressed in fire helmets.

See how Long Beach's National Night Outs took over Kennedy Plaza

The City of Long Beach Police Department marked its annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday evening in Kennedy Plaza. A crowd estimated between 300 to 400 turned out in front of City Hall … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/6/23

The City of Long Beach and former firefighter Jay Gusler finally resolved a years-long litigation in May.

City of Long Beach and this firefighter finally resolved years-long litigation

The City of Long Beach and a former city firefighter were able to resolve years-long litigation earlier this year, in May. The lawsuit, filed by Jay Gusler against the city, stemmed from the … more

By Sean Kennedy | 8/6/23

Long Beach officials, from left, Roy Lester, John Bendo, Tina Posterli, Ron Walsh and Liz Treston welcomed the new drone to the city’s arsenal earlier this month.

Spotting sharks early is about to get much easier in Long Beach

Going to the beach is the summer tradition in Long Beach. Swimmers and surfers are everywhere. But with the fun comes some risk. Rip currents have been an issue, and earlier this month, County … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 7/30/23

Roadwork caused some traffic and road closures in Baldwin while the sinkhole was being fixed.

Remember the Lido Beach sinkhole? It may have additional bonding on the way

C ommittees in the Nassau County Legislature recently voted to authorize $15 million worth of funds to replenish a capital budget line that was recently used for repairs on two disruptive sinkholes … more

By Sean Kennedy | 7/30/23

Rabbi Eli Goodman, of Chabad of the Beaches, above with Acting City Manager Ron Walsh, said he thinks the grants are ‘vital’ in the ongoing effort to reduce incidents of antisemitism.

Long Beach religious leaders share their thoughts on state grants to combat hate

The battle against hate and antisemitism has seemed never-ending. There have been hateful words spoken and written across Nassau County, and numerous discoveries of images such as swastikas. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/23/23

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