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LGBT Network officials to call for city resignations over pride flag dispute

Officials of the LGBT Network said they will call Sunday for the resignation of Long Beach Police Commissioner Ron Walsh and City Council President John Bendo, charging them both with a homophobic … more

By James Bernstein | 5/15/21

Nancy Turnblacer noted her work for the Federal Trade Commission.

Rockville Centre school board candidates field questions

The Rockville Centre Council of Parent Teacher Associations hosted a candidates forum on May 4, at which four candidates vying for two open seats on the Board of Education fielded questions from the … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/14/21

The masked cast of “The Theory of Relativity” performing at SSHS.

The show must go online!

South Side High School’s production of “The Theory of Relativity” successfully streamed performances virtually between May 6 and 8, marking a triumphant return after the 2020 … more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 5/14/21

The Board of Education election and budget vote are on May 18.

Meet Long Beach’s candidates for Board of Education

Three candidates are running for two open Board of Education seats in the Long Beach School District’s May 18 election: incumbent Sam Pinto and challengers Dr. Pamela Banks and Alexis Pace. … more

By Darwin Yanes | 5/14/21

New proposed budget in Long Beach reduces property taxes

Long Beach officials had some good news Tuesday night for taxpayers - the proposed tax rate for the new fiscal year will be 4.9 percent, down from the previous proposed 6.3 percent. The proposed … more

By James Bernstein | 5/14/21

As part of his “Hello Neighbor” project, a Brookside Elementary School second-grader said he hoped world hunger would end.

Photo project brings students together in trying times

Baldwin High School Advanced Placement Photography students recently took portraits of younger students as part of the district’s first “Hello Neighbor” art project. Inspired by … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 5/13/21

The public will vote on the school district budget next Tuesday.

Baldwin School District balances its spending plan

Earlier this school year, the Baldwin School District was faced with a $4.5 million deficit because of the coronavirus pandemic. With additional aid coming from the federal government, the proposed … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/13/21

Sea Cliff's Troop 43 recently helped clean up Scudders Pond, along with the Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor.

In a pandemic, Scouting is an ideal activity

While many youth activities were put on pause during the pandemic, Scouting was one exception. Not only did Sea Cliff’s Scouts BSA Troop 43 never miss a beat throughout the past year, troop leaders say, the changes have been beneficial. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/13/21

The Downtown Café is a popular destination for outdoor dining.

‘Downtown Summer Nights’ in full swing in Glen Cove

After a successful season of street closures during the warmer months last year, Glen Cove has decided to continue to close off the downtown streets on weekend nights again this year to create more outdoor dining space. The City Council held two public hearings on the matter last month, and approved the closing of portions of School and Glen streets on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. more

By Jill Nossa | 5/13/21

Vote 'yes' for Lynbrook, East Rockaway school budgets

It it is as important a time as ever to back them as officials strive to enhance school safety and increase the quality of programs amid the coronavirus pandemic, while holding the line on taxes. more

5/13/21

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