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Ford with Patrick Mullaney, who replaced her in the legislature.
Denise Ford honored for decades of service
Explore Denise Ford's legacy of community service and leadership, honored during Women's History Month. Learn about her impactful contributions and enduring dedication. more
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Hedy Page, front, a local artist and honoree this year, and Johanna Mathieson presenting a 2018 painting by Page inspired by the people and programs at the Magnolia Community Center.
Long Beach set to celebrate its Women’s History with these events
Long Beach is embracing the spirit of Women’s History Month with three events celebrating the accomplishments of local women and their contributions to the community. The Kiwanis Club will … more
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How Near Rockaway became Rockville Centre
The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more
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Let’s be sure we don’t relive some of our history
Black History Month is a chance for us to celebrate the many contributions African-Americans have made to the country. They’ve done this despite discrimination and oppression — something even Long Island, in the past, was not immune to. more
Artists in Partnership has been sharing art through different mediums in Long Beach for over 20 years.
AIP and Long Beach Public Library host performance for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Artists in Partnership hosted “Harriet Tubman: Herself” on Sunday afternoon, captivating audiences with an interactive and educational one-woman show. … more
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The Long Beach Historical Society welcomed the holiday season with its annual holiday boutique.
This two-day event returns to the Long Beach Museum
The Long Beach Historical Society welcomed the holiday season with its annual holiday boutique, a two-day event that showcased the many talents of local artists on Dec. 2 and 3. For several … more
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Browne's family has been living in Long Beach since 1924.
Meet the new L.B. Historical Society president
Jeanne Browne, 75, a Long Beach native with a lifelong connection to the community, has an eye for history. Browne wanted to spread that passion and interest among other residents, and assumed … more
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Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March
The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more
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Susan Gottehrer, director of the Nassau chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, has witnessed, participated and taught about the power of protests and essential need to speak up for rights and overall human equality.
Participating in, instead of watching, history
She described herself in college as a “timid soul” with a fear of public speaking. Meet Susan Gottehrer now, and you’ll find out that’s nowhere near accurate. more
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Don’t let shark mania ruin your summer
There are few sounds that can paint a more vivid picture than the ominous and simple theme created by composer John Williams for the 1975 film “Jaws.” more
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