Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Not many schools get to recognize their centennial celebration, but most do celebrate the first 100 school days of each year. On Feb. 13, students at West Elementary School had a chance to celebrate both, using the 100th day of school to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the school being built.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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During the Feb. 17 meeting of the Long Beach City Council, members voted to approve a $50,000 payment to Long Beach resident Michael Wasserman. In May 2021, Wasserman filed a lawsuit against the City of Long Beach; the Long Beach Police Department; Ronald Walsh, Long Beach police commissioner at the time; and multiple specific police officers, initially seeking $25 million in compensation.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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Artists in Partnership, a nonprofit organization advocating for local artists and creators, will present the 9th annual Women in the Arts awards and recognition gala at the Allegria Hotel on April 16. The event spotlights women in the community who represent visual and literary artists, musicians, educators, businesswomen and community activists who keep cultural arts and the local community at the center of their work.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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For more than 10 years, the Friday before winter recess has always been a high-energy day at Lindell Elementary School thanks to the annual wellness fair. This year, on Feb. 13, students from pre-K through fifth grade took part in a day packed with physical activity and mental engagement.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez’s Long Beach career ended the way it started — with another New York State wrestling championship. The senior captured his third title, beating Manhasset’s Will …
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By Dylan Butler
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3/3/26
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Long Beach pride is shining as bright as gold thanks to hometown hero Charlie McAvoy and Team USA. The men’s hockey team captured the gold medal at the Winter Olympics last Sunday with a nail-biting win in overtime, defeating Team Canada 2-1. It’s the first U.S. gold in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice,” when the American team earned a hard-fought win over the Soviet Union on Feb 22, 1980 — 46 years ago to the day.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/27/26
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Just as Long Beach was moving on from January’s winter storm that brought close to a foot of snow, a new blizzard arrived, dumping even more. Long Beach declared a snow emergency on Feb. 22, lasting three days.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/27/26
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As you make your way around the City of Long Beach, during special events or in general, you might come across a police officer in their car or out walking a foot patrol. While it takes an army to keep the city safe, it might not be possible without Special Officer Jaime Price, who works in the traffic division, spending most of her time looking for gaps in coverage. She assigns her 20 officers to patrols and coordinates with city departments and outside agencies, using her knowledge of her home city to understand how the police department can improve.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/27/26
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From high school sweethearts into their mid-90s, the couple celebrates a milestone 75th anniversary as they continue to set the standard for their entire family. Spanning 75 years of marriage, two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, Robert and Joan Falcon (formerly Weiss) have built a full life together — nearly all of it in and around Long Beach.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/27/26
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In Dec. 2025, the Nassau County Bar Association awarded a $5,000 grant to Long Island Reach, the multi-service agency offering counseling, treatment and educational services to families across Nassau County. The organization offers a range of resources to support the community, and the grant funding will be reinvested into basic operating expenses to continue delivering its programs. The WE CARE fund is the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/27/26
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