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Long Beach resident and environmental activist Scott Bochner led the presentation.

Residents, civic leaders demand transparency

Following a call for greater transparency by several South Shore civic and elected leaders over a proposal by Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano to sell or lease three of the county’s sewage … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 3/20/12

Various choirs sang inspirational songs at the event on Sunday.

Concert commemorates Black History Month

“Everyone was uplifted — everyone was overjoyed,” said Centre Street resident Walter Searcy. “It was a full house, and people were engaged in the music.” Searcy was referring to the … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 2/24/12

Minister of Music Jamel Lewis will once again direct the concert.

Long Beach celebrates Black History Month

“This month is important for African Americans — it gives many a sense of pride,” said Ar-Rahman Buskey, program director of the Martin Luther King Center. “It’s important to let … more

Chris Engelhardt | 2/13/12

Candidates running for three seats on the City Council participated in a debate at the Long Beach Public Library on OCt. 20.

Long Beach City Council debate illustrates political divide

While few political and personal barbs were exchanged between the six City Council candidates at the Oct. 20 Candidates’ Forum at the Long Beach Public Library, the criticism that did arise … more

Anthony Rifilato | 10/26/11

Volunteers share the joy of reading at L.B. Library

On Friday, Sept. 23, reading volunteers from the Reading Between the Lions (RBL) program gathered at the Long Beach Public Library to gear up for the new school year. RBL is an intergenerational … more

10/3/11

Ellen Pickus will be conducting a 9/11-themed poetry and prose workshop at the Long Beach Public Library on Sept. 10.

Long Beach Public Library hosts 9/11 programs

“I don’t think poetry is an escape from the real world,” said Ellen Pickus, an award-winning poet and retired English and creative writing teacher at Long Beach High School. This year, … more

By Chris Engelhardt | 9/1/11

Long Beach Jazz Festival

The “City By The Sea” becomes a mecca for music lovers, beginning Thursday night, Sept. 23, when the Long Beach Jazz festival takes center stage. A world-class cadre of musicians will gather at Long Beach Public library, and other venues, for four days devoted to jazz and other forms of music-making. more

Karen Bloom | 9/16/10

Making music: Blues legend Michael Powers is one of many musicians to appear at this weekend’s Barrier Beach Blues Festival.

A weekend of music at the Barrier Beach Blues and Arts Festival

A bit of the Mississippi Delta comes to Long Beach this weekend in the form of the 2nd Annual Barrier Beach Blues and Arts Festival. more

6/23/10

A new start for Lester, Long Beach school board

By a margin of 150 votes, challenger Roy Lester beat incumbent Lynn Gergen to win another three-year term on the Long Beach Board of Education in the May 18 election. Lester garnered 52 percent of … more

ARIELLA MONTI | 5/26/10

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