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Fair Lido's Camp ANCHOR secures $1.5M for accessible restrooms
Camp ANCHOR receives $1.5 million in federal funding for ADA-compliant restroom construction, enhancing accessibility for individuals with special needs and fostering community inclusivity.
Long Beach Council reviews Title VI policies for equity
The Long Beach City Council adopts updated nondiscrimination policies in line with Title VI, focusing on equitable access to city services, public transit, and community engagement for all residents.
Dropping the puck for one of Long Beach’s own, Gerrin Hagen
Gerrin Hagen was a lifelong hockey and lacrosse player in Long Beach. On Jan. 12 last year, he was riding his skateboard along Cantiague Lane in Hicksville after finishing classes for the day at …
Recognizing Long Beach's unsung workers
On April 3, 1968, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tenn. He was assassinated the next day. Last week, the 56th anniversary of King’s …
Community collab ensures winter warmth in Long Beach
Long Beach residents in need were provided with essential support during the winter season, thanks to the joint efforts of the National Grid Foundation and the United Way of Long Island’s …
Community engagement surges as Long Beach school budget vote nears
How Long Beach School District navigates budget concerns and a school potential closure. Community engagement rises as May vote approaches.
Teaming up to promote fire safety in Long Beach
Long Beach City Council members, CSEA members and city officials will join volunteers from the American Red Cross on Saturday, April 13 with one goal in mind: safety. The volunteers will be …
The Easter Bunny hopped over to Lido Beach
The rain wouldn’t let up, but everyone’s favorite six-foot-tall bunny hopped over to Camp ANCHOR in Lido Beach to deliver Easter Baskets to a group of children with special needs on March …
Long Beach Middle School celebrates world cultures
Long Beach Middle School recently hosted its first World Language Culture Night with several languages showcased, including French, Hebrew, Italian, Jamaican and Spanish. As families entered, they …
This duo continues to celebrate Long Beach’s arts and wellness
Artists in Partnership, Inc. and Majestic Healing LLC are collaborating for the third annual Art of Wellness in Long Beach and the surrounding areas, from April 11 to 14. This is a …
Columnist
The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero
Former Congressman Peter King reflects on the tragic murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, highlighting the outpouring of support from Massapequa Park and beyond, including a moment with former President Donald Trump, and calls for legislative action in honor of Diller's memory."
Columnist
Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die
Former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer reminisces about bipartisan successes in Albany, contrasting them with the current gridlock in Washington, where partisan politics obstructs meaningful legislation, leaving a longing for the return of bipartisan cooperation.
Editorial
The time to support local journalism is now
Highlighting the efforts of the Empire State Local News Coalition, which aims to safeguard local journalism in New York by advocating for legislative support and rallying communities to save newsrooms and jobs amidst closures and layoffs.
Columnist
L.I. GOP must condemn Trump’s dangerous remarks
Kevin J. Kelley underscores the significance of bipartisan collaboration in politics, advocating for respect, civil discourse, and condemnation of inflammatory rhetoric from leaders like Donald Trump to protect democracy and uphold civic values.