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Whatever happened to a fabled Democratic machine?

This column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?" more

11/16/23

Lifelong Long Beach resident makes life-saving donation to the city

Harvey Weisenberg, a former lifeguard, coach, policeman, assemblyman and always Mr. Long Beach was honored at City Hall Monday for yet another donation to the city. He gave $20,000 for AEDs, or … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/20/23

Cuomo needs to fund the developmentally disabled

Recently, a unique mobile rally and car parade commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the closure of Willowbrook Psychiatric Hospital on Staten Island. Opened in 1947, Willowbrook was, by today’s standards, a horrific institution . . . more

By Harvey Weisenberg | 10/1/20

Harvey Weisenberg, right, with his late wife, Ellen, and son, Ricky.

Former Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg publishes book

Lifelong Long Beach resident and former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg recently published a book about his life experiences titled “For the Love of a Child: My Life, My City & My Mission.” … more

By Bridget Downes | 10/18/18

Former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, left, with his late wife, Ellen, and son, Ricky.

Weisenberg named ‘winner’ of the week

Former New York State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg was named a winner by website City & State New York on March 31. “There were plenty of advocates behind the BFair2DirectCare campaign,” the … more

4/7/17

Governor: Direct caregivers deserve a ‘living wage’

Many of the most vulnerable people in our society are cared for by some of the strongest. Looking out for a child or adult with developmental disabilities can be trying . . . more

3/30/17

Former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, pictured at City Hall last year, lobbied for salary increases for workers who care for the developmentally disabled.

State lawmakers back pay raises for direct caregivers

The New York state Senate and Assembly agreed on March 13 to pursue a plan to include $45 million in funding in the proposed state budget for direct support professionals who care for those who are … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/23/17

The Rev. J.J. Evans, far left, Wayne Vann, Alonzo Merkerson, former City Councilman Bruce J. Bergman, Cecelia Jones, former council president and City Court Judge Roy Tepper, former State Assemblyman and council President Harvey Weisenberg, Barbara Campbell, Grace Harold, Bill Owens and John H. Simpkins Jr. at a ground-breaking ceremony for the MLK Center’s Riverside Boulevard facility in 1980.

MLK Center keeps King’s legacy alive

“It was very profound for me,” John H. Simpkins Jr. said as he recalled marching through the streets of Long Beach with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, at the height of the civil … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/23/17

2016 – Oh, what a year it was!

We are close to the end of what has been a historic year. So many things happened affecting so many people . . . more

12/22/16

Former New York State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg donated $10,000 to an Old Bethpage-based drum corps made up of individuals with special needs on June 28.

Weisenberg donates to local drum corps

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises welcomed former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg on June 28, who presented a $10,000 donation to the FREE Players Drum Corps, which could help send them to the world championships in 2018. more

By Ben Strack | 7/14/16

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