The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park.
Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/9/24
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Icannot tell a lie. ‘Tis the magical season when my inner child rises to the surface, taking charge of my emotions as my heart becomes fully engaged in the Christmas holiday spirit! A most festive …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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12/22/23
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As I contemplate the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, I find my thoughts drifting back to the formative years of my youth while being raised by my paternal grandparents who immigrated from Italy. A …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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12/14/23
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The sandy dunes of Point Lookout hosted a celebration last Friday in a feature of sport, camaraderie, and community, all in the name of one of Long Beach’s own — Casey Skudin.
The …
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By Sean Kennedy
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6/25/23
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Adrian Dragoo, a former member of the Woodside Warriors in Queens, knew Joseph Mulvey for 15 years.
He recalled when they responded to a fire, with people trapped inside. As the firefighters ran …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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9/1/22
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The Long Beach family of Lazar LaPenna, the Little Leaguer who collapsed and died last April at Point Lookout Park after reportedly suffering a seizure on the field, has filed a notice of claim against Hempstead town and other jurisdictions. That claim — generally filed against a municipality ahead of a lawsuit — alleges required life-saving equipment was not available when LaPenna died.
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By James Bernstein
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7/8/22
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Lazar LaPenna had just celebrated his 10th birthday on Wednesday. Two days later, he was doing what he loved best — playing Little League baseball. But it would be his last game.
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By James Bernstein
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5/2/22
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Sen. Charles Schumer announced at a news conference Thursday that $19 million was allocated in President Joseph Biden’s proposed 2021-22 budget to complete a project to dredge the Jones Beach …
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By Darwin Yanes
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6/4/21
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Two Hempstead Town Bay Constables were honored Tuesday for their quick action in saving the life of a man who fell into frigid waters while duck hunting near the Curtis E. Fisher West Marina in Point …
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By Darwin Yanes
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1/14/21
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Point Lookout may be tiny, in geographical terms, covering less than two-tenths of a square mile at the very eastern tip of the Long Beach barrier island, but it seems to have always had a giant sign …
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By James Bernstein
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8/14/20
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