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Losing a hero way too soon

She always had the brightest smile in the room. She was always ready to offer a hand to anyone who needed it . . . more

4/13/23

Equinor’s Empire Wind 2 project would be built 15 to 30 miles off the South Shore.

City Council hires law firms to look into Equinor project

The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to hire three law firms and an engineering company to help study a proposal by the Norway-based energy company Equinor to build a wind farm … more

By James Bernstein | 4/6/23

Anna Margiotta, a 12-year-old resident of Long Beach, earned the No. 1 ranking in her division at the snowboard nationals in Colorado.

‘Airtime Anna’ is top boarder

Long Beach is usually associated with surfing and other summertime activities. One girl is changing that, though, with her prowess on snow-covered slopes. Anna Margiotta, 12, or “Airtime … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/6/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Councilman Roy Lester said he believes that if living in Long Beach is a requirement for the city manager’s position, some may not want it.

Council to decide whether city manager must live in town

Back in the days when Charles Theofan was city manager of Long Beach — the early and mid 2000s — he lived in Freeport, and earned the nickname “Freeport Charlie.” Perhaps … more

By James Bernstein | 3/23/23

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez has persevered through a lot in life and now ESPN has shared it with the world.

Sibomana-Rodriguez highlighted by ESPN

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez’s life story — so far — is known by much of, if not all of Long Beach. But now, it’s going to be known by many more people in many more places around … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/23/23

City Police officers have been named in two civil suits by residents who claimed they were beaten by officers.

Brewington calls for action on police brutality

Frederick K. Brewington, one of Long Island’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, called this week for a civilian complaint review board after two civil suits were filed against Long Beach … more

By James Bernstein | 3/23/23

Long Beach schools, and specifically the high school, have a chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 30 percent.

City schools report chronic absenteeism

Chronic absenteeism in the Long Beach school district has reached a rate of nearly 30 percent this year, an eye-popping number that is among the highest in New York state. The sobering statistic … more

By James Bernstein and Brendan Carpenter | 3/16/23

City councilwoman Karen McInnis proposed a series of cuts to help ease the financial burden on taxpayers.

Long Beach residents face potential double-digit tax hike

Long Beach residents could be facing a double-digit tax hike in the coming fiscal year. The increase is primarily the result of a $5.5 million down payment on a $75 settlement with Manhattan … more

By James Bernstein | 3/16/23

Denise Ford, a Long Beach resident and 20-year veteran of the Legislature, announced she wouldn’t seek reelection in the fall.

Ford won’t seek reelection after 2 decades

Denise Ford, who has served as a Nassau County legislator for 20 years, has decided against running for reelection this fall, she said last week. The 72-year-old Ford was elected to the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/16/23

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