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One of Long Beach's biggest events returns

Long Beach shamrock 'n rolled Saturday at the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17’s 34th annual Irish Heritage parade and festival. The festival began at 10 a.m., with the parade … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 10/13/23

Long Beach veterans were honored at a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service at the recreation center last December. Later this month, they will walk to stop military and veteran suicides.

Long Beach's VFW and Auxiliary Post 1384 will host this new awareness event

Veterans are at a 57 percent higher risk of suicide than Americans who haven’t served in the armed forces, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In each of the past 20 years, … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 9/15/23

Lighting up the island: A patriotic salute sets the tone for a colorful Fourth of July

The sky will be aglow for the annual spectacle that marks our Independence Day, always a rousing celebration. While the main event is Tuesday, of course, the county-wide festivities begin Saturday, with plenty of local fireworks to enjoy. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/28/23

Are we what we watch on TV? Say it ain’t so.

It’s easy to admit watching “The Roosevelts,” “Band of Brothers” or “The Dust Bowl,” all high-minded documentaries featured on PBS. It has felt so satisfying to drop into conversation . . . more

12/16/21

Joy Williams, the CEO and Founder of Soul Joy Wellness, sits in middle in her pink jacket and orange pants surrounded by the 5k runners.

Third Soul Joy Run Walk Praise 5K at Baldwin Park

On Oct. 9, Soul Joy Wellness held their third 5k Run Walk Praise at Baldwin Park. Joy Williams, the Founder and CEO of Soul Joy Wellness, partnered with the Theta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa … more

Karina Kovac | 10/15/21

FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who grew up in Rockville Centre, died in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. His brother, Frank, is walking 537 miles in his honor.

Rockville Centre native to trek 537 miles in memory of brother who died on 9/11

Frank Siller can recall sitting at a kitchen table with his siblings and other family members on Sept. 11, 2001, glued to the television as they collectively realized that Frank’s younger brother, Stephen, wasn’t going to return from the World Trade Center. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/12/21

For goodness’ sake, get vaccinated

We’re steadily getting there — herd immunity, when a minimum of 60 to 70 percent of Americans will be vaccinated against Covid-19. As of press time this week . . . more

5/6/21

Members of the Hangout One Happy Place celebrated the holidays this past winter.

Nonprofit to host Autism Awareness Walk Saturday

The Hangout One Happy Place will be walking for autism awareness this Saturday, April 17. Hangout One Happy Place, a nonprofit organization based in Baldwin, serves as a safe space for … more

4/16/21

When it comes to Trump, newspapers go BIG

I have seen my share of heart-stopping headlines. In The New York Times, I read “MEN WALK ON MOON,” “NIXON RESIGNS,” “U.S. ATTACKED” . . . more

1/14/21

To spread Christmas cheer, sisters-in-law Andrea Casano and Jennifer Casano organized a community-wide tree decorating and luminary walk for their neighbors in Merrick on Dec. 19. The 2020 themed tree included hand-drawn rainbows, pictures of essential workers, face mask ornaments and toilet paper trimmings.

Merrick residents deck the streets to spread holiday cheer

‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the streets, Merrick residents hustled and bustled to meet. On nearly 30 lawns throughout the neighborhood, specially themed trees adorned with … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/28/20

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