The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a three-car accident at Riverside Boulevard and Park Avenue on Saturday, after one of the vehicles hit the scaffolding on the side of the six-story Granada …
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3/18/12
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It was in the second round, after he dropped opponent Bill Bailey with a whopping right hook to the chin at the Roseland Ballroom on Jan. 21, that pro boxer Seanie Monaghan thought he had clinched …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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3/7/12
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The Long Beach Fire Department last week received $54,000 in federal funding to purchase new emergency care equipment for their ambulances.
The LBFD applied for funds last year and the money was …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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2/23/12
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In early January, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy voted against the FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act because it did not include a formal environmental review to study the impact …
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Ann Friedman
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2/15/12
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Are you or veteran or do you know a veteran who’s recently returned to civilian life?
With the return of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the number of veterans in our area is growing. …
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1/25/12
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The president of the Long Beach Professional Firefighters Association, union members and some residents are criticizing City Manager Charles Theofan after a state administrative law judge said in …
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By ANTHONY RIFILATO
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11/2/11
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In a new “pledge” to commuters, the Long Island Rail Road promises to respond quickly and improve communication during service disruptions.
The eight-point pledge, released in draft …
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Lee Landor
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10/26/11
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The cost of a monthly Long Island Rail Road pass from West Hempstead to Manhattan is $223. From Rockville Centre, it’s $254. For that amount of money, LIRR commuters should not have to sit in …
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Lee Landor
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10/19/11
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New York State Police received an emergency call after a vehicle overturned on the Loop Parkway Sept. 24. The Point Lookout-Lido fire Department responded to the scene amid early reports that someone …
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9/26/11
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Whether Broadway or some good old-fashioned rock 'n roll, you'll find some great music on area stages to enjoy, among this weekend's highlights.
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8/24/11
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