A crowd of veterans gathered at the waterfront in Oyster Bay on Dec. 7, holding a memorial event in muted honor for the brave sailors and servicemembers who were killed in a surprise attack by the …
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By Will Sheeline
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12/15/23
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Holding his Bible and crucifix tightly, Michael Schenc knelt before a relic of St. Jude, the patron saint of hope and impossible causes. He bowed his head in prayer, and then pressed his holy …
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By Roksana Amid
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12/15/23
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Residents of East Norwich gathered around the village’s Christmas tree and nativity scene to ring in the beginning of the holidays. Despite the rain the attendees faces were lit up with smiles …
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12/15/23
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Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton has been designated to serve as minority leader by the members of the Nassau County Legislative Democratic Caucus starting in 2024. DeRiggi-Whitton, 55, …
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By Roksana Amid
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12/15/23
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A Long Beach police sergeant ran into a burning home on Feb. 19. Inside, a resident was caught in the inferno. The officer, Sgt. Judy Arroyo, saved the man’s life.
Arroyo was honored at …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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12/15/23
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Kennedy Plaza was alive with colorful lights and festive music as city officials and members of local synagogues celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah on Dec. 7.
Rabbis Eli Goodman, of Chabad of …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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12/15/23
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Residents and visitors united in the festive celebration as the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce illuminated the West End with the 10th annual Electric Light Parade on Dec. …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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12/15/23
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At Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, the community gathered to mark the commencement of Hanukkah during a spirited celebration on Dec. 7.
The event featured a spread of snacks, a DJ, dancing, and …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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12/15/23
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Starting next spring, the familiar features of the SAT test-taking experience — filling out answer sheets, paging through booklets, and sharpening No. 2 pencils — are officially no more. …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/15/23
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Members of Central High School’s Athletes Helping Athletes Club visited Wheeler Avenue Elementary School on December 4. Through AHA, Central juniors and seniors paid an enthusiastic visit to …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/15/23
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