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Sixteen years and counting. This year’s Sept. 11 remembrances stopped us, held us fast and then let us go. The deep tolling of the bells, the mournful strains of taps . . . more
After a number of residents urged the city to install mats on the barrier island’s beaches so that those with mobility issues can easily access Long Beach’s iconic shoreline, the city last week released a plan to do just that. more
An attorney representing parents of five disabled Long Beach students said they plan to sue the school district for $25 million, claiming that officials failed to act on complaints of abuse of the children by their former special education teacher that allegedly took place over seven years. more
The Town of Hempstead next week will consider a law that would implement a “Do Not Knock” policy to protect homeowners, while raising fines for solicitors who don’t register with the town. more
ore than 500 residents have signed a petition calling for the Board of Education to vote for the “status quo” option — one of five options proposed for the city’s schools — in order to keep … more
Former City Councilman Michael Fagen was spared sentencing yet again last Thursday. Fagen’s attorney Marc Gann said that the sentencing was adjourned, for the fourth time now, because both … more
School board trustees said they wanted to hear from Long Beach parents. Now they are getting their wish. Antonia Capofarri, parent of two West School alums, has started an online petition to … more
When Long Beach residents Jason Alegria and Frank Caputo learned that the festival portion of the Quiksilver Pro New York event — including music, BMX and motocross events — was cancelled on … more
With a proposed rate increase for Long Island Rail Road riders looming, state Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. announced a petition drive last week to fight it. more
You know I don’t keep anything from you, so why should I start now? After 60-something years of remaining relatively intact — that is, keeping all my parts in place — I was told last week that my gallbladder must go. more
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