Tyrenzo Brown loved people. He loved his family and he loved his kids, Brown’s uncle, James Hodge, told the crowd. He had recently found out he was going to have another son, Hodge said.
But …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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10/8/14
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State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg has called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to extend the deadline for residents to file for the NY Rising program, for what he calls “ a variety of compelling …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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10/2/14
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A new dose of Irish culture is coming to the West End in the form of the Wee Craic, an annual showing of Irish short films and music.
The 15th annual Wee Craic will take place on Friday, Oct. 3 …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/25/14
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The Long Beach Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, a non-profit group that works to curb a problem that members say is rampant in Long Beach, will be extending its reach to Rockville Centre as …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/25/14
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After almost two years of discussion, the Long Beach Public Library’s board of trustees still does not have a proposal for a new West End library branch.
Last week’s board meeting, however, …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/25/14
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“The waves are here — you guys out here in New York are known for being hardcore surfers,” said professional surfer Jeremy Johnston, of Florida, just after he finished third in the 2014 Volcom …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/24/14
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Sunny skies and prime waves helped kick off the 17th annual Unsound Pro surf competition on Thursday morning.
The event, which will be held from Sept. 18-21 at Lincoln Boulevard, is presented by …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/18/14
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Lisa Parisi of Oceanside is one of the lucky ones.
When her home on Carrel Avenue was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, most of the reconstruction costs were covered by her flood insurance. For the …
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By Tom Jordan
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9/18/14
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Every morning, Ruth “Dodo” Berk makes herself a cup of coffee and a piece of toast, and sits down at the table in her Lido Beach Towers apartment to play solitaire. She planned to start Thursday …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/18/14
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The newest surf store in Long Beach is looking to make its mark this weekend when it hosts its first contest, the 1st annual Long Beach Longboard Classic.
Moku Surf, the West End’s only surf …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/11/14
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