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We can’t continue to neglect our downtowns

I was a kid in the old days, when the hub of Long Beach was downtown, Park Avenue. We called the area Town, and we never had to leave it. Everything was there, from pizza for 25 cents a slice to record shops . . . more

3/18/16

The popular ensemble Gathering Time, led by Stuart Markus (right) of Malverne, performs "A 60’s Folk Celebration” at the Folk-2-Funk Festival, on Saturday, in Long Beach.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

3/16/16

A perfect example of corporate greed

I have made no secret of my opposition to the egregious tax giveaway the City of Long Beach is eager to give to luxury development giant iStar. Last Wednesday . . . more

3/3/16

LIRR schedule changes go into effect on March 7.

LIRR announces schedule changes

The Long Island Rail Road will be implementing new train schedules beginning Monday, March 7 on several South Shore branches. The schedule adjusts some off-peak and weekend trains because of ongoing and upcoming construction projects. more

2/26/16

The Seal Watching tours at Jones Beach often attracts Groups of 50 and more.

Their 'seal' of approval

For many people who live in Wantagh, Jones Beach State Park is considered their go-to beach. But what they don’t know, is that there are other ocean-dwelling mammals who also call the beach their home. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 2/23/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

The expansion of the Oceanside Campus will add more space to the emergency room and seven new operating rooms to South Nassau Communities Hospital.

SNCH to expand Oceanside campus

South Nassau Communities Hospital just unveiled its plans to expand its main Oceanside campus, as well as finalized renderings of the Medical Arts Pavilion it is building to replace the Long Beach … more

By Alex Costello | 2/17/16

Long Island Railroad service suspended

Service is suspended on the Long Beach, Far Rockaway, West Hempstead and Babylon branches. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/14/16

LIRR service suspended for entire South Shore

A disabled train in Valley Stream has shut down train service for the entire South Shore of Nassau County. According to the Long Island Rail Road, service on the Babylon, Long Beach, Far Rockaway … more

By Alex Costello | 2/14/16

Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter hop out of Beatrix Potter's classic storybooks and onto the stage at the Madison Theatre on Feb. 15.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Africa: Sub-Saharan DiversityDrawn exclusively from the Hofstra University Museum’s collections, this exhibition explores the rich diversity of 25 ethnic cultures across … more

2/10/16