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U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer introduced legislation at Long Beach Middle School on Wednesday that would reimburse school districts that have their water tested for lead.
Schumer calls for increased lead testing at schools
After high lead levels were detected in the water at schools in Ithaca and Newark, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer unveiled new legislation at Long Beach Middle School on Wednesday that would ease the burden on school districts throughout the state when it comes to costly water-quality testing. more
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Courtesy City of Long Beach About 200 people attended the ceremony last Sunday, hosted by the city and VFW Post 1384.
WTC steel monument formally dedicated
On Sunday, a steel beam recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center was dedicated at a ceremony attended by about 200 people at the VFW Plaza, on West Park Avenue at Grand Boulevard. … more
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The WTC steel beam was placed at a memorial set up in VFW plaza on West Park Avenue and Grand Boulevard last December. It will be formerly dedicated this Sunday.
World Trade Center steel to be dedicated Sunday
A steel beam recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center will be dedicated at a ceremony on Sunday to honor the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept.11, 2001. Its … more
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Keith Grant, founder of 1156Run and a veteran, crossed the finish line carrying an American Flag.
A race to remember
Hundreds of runners took to the streets for the 39th annual City Manager’s 10-Mile Race to Remember Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice on May 24. more
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The number of volunteers was large enough to break up into different groups and help the community by participating in rebuilding projects in seven different locations.
Run, Ride, Rebuild brings Long Beach together
Gorgeous weather shined down on Long Beach last weekend as numerous community organizations and volunteers came together to rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy, clean debris from the beaches … more
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County cancels activities, cautions of icy roads
All Monday afternoon activities at the Nassau County Aquatic Center and the ice rinks of Cantiague, Christopher Morley, and Grant parks have been canceled ... more
LICADD receives prevention grants
One of Long Island’s largest nonprofit substance-abuse treatment agencies received three grants this winter that officials said will help them teach young people about the dire consequences of … more
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Sarah Hartmann, the founder of Race2Rebuild, and Keith Grant, founder of 1156Run, are teaming up with the city to bring Run, Ride, Rebuild to Long Beach.
Racing to rebuild
Like thousands of other runners, Brooklyn resident Sarah Hartmann was all set to run the New York City Marathon two years ago. But 36 hours before the race, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the … more
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Youth Council teams with LB
The Long Beach Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking received a $27,500 grant to mentor the Rockville Centre Youth Council. The grant came from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. more
'Amerikanah' with a side of Jollof rice
Two of my favorite pastimes are reading and eating, and, after years of trial and error, I have discovered the happy coincidence that I can do both at the same time. more
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