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Long Beach residents and elected officials gathered to celebrate the MLK Center’s new chapter after it signed a lease agreement with the city last month.

Long Beach's MLK Center celebrates its first lease in 30 years

The Long Beach City Council approved a new lease agreement with MLK Center Inc. last month, allowing the group to continue using its building on Riverside Boulevard as a community center. It was the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/14/25

After battling lupus for decades, Vera Davis is seeking a kidney donor.

Long Beach’s Vera Davis hopes for kidney transplant

Long Beach resident Vera Davis, 64, urgently seeks a living kidney donor after being diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney failure due to lupus. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/14/25

Honorees Liz Nachman, Amy Schwartz Bernabeo, and Teresa McCarthy.

Kiwanis Club of Long Beach celebrates Women’s History Month

The Kiwanis Club of Long Beach hosted its 3rd annual Women’s History Month Brunch, honoring local women and raising funds for children’s programs. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/14/25

Tatiana Pejkovic, left, Harmony’s principal, Theresa Cherba, Harmony’s director of HR and program compliance, Lori Neazer, director of Harmony’s clinical services, and Laura Escobar, the owner of Hive, worked together to make the gallery possible.

Harmony Heights Day School celebrates hope through the arts at Hive Market & Gallery

“Hope in Harmony: A Journey of Healing & Expression,” a gallery exhibition and fundraiser, opened at Hive Market & Gallery in Oyster Bay on March 8, showcasing artwork, crafts, handmade goods, … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

The event is part of NOSH’s Kids Day of Service series, spearheaded by their youth program.

NOSH delivering shamrocks and smiles in honor of St. Patrick's Day

NOSH Delivers!, a local food pantry that serves more than 500 families in communities on the North Shore, is gearing up for their upcoming “Shamrocks Rock” event this Saturday as part of … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi addresses pressing concerns in town hall

Nearly 10,000 people participated in a tele-town hall with U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi last Thursday, where he addressed constituent concerns about federal budget cuts, border security, and the increasing … more

By Roksana Amid | 3/14/25

Leonard Lehrman, right, has had an extensive musical career, and worked with some of the 20th century’s greatest composers and conductors, like his former teacher Nadia Boulanger.

What to know about famed composer and Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library reference librarian Leonard Lehrman

For Leonard J. Lehrman, music is more than a passion — it’s the fabric of his life. An accomplished composer, conductor and pianist, Lehrman has spent decades championing the works of … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

Roger Pasquier told attendees about species of birds that once thrived on Long Island but have gone extinct, and others whose populations have managed to recover.

Learning about feathered friends at special Raynham Hall Museum lecture

Ornithologist Roger Pasquier captivated an audience at Raynham Hall Museum on March 7 with a lecture titled “Birds of Long Island,” a deep dive into the region’s past and present … more

By Will Sheeline | 3/14/25

Robert Ehrlich said that if he loses his write in campaign on Tuesday, he will continue to oppose Sea Cliff's government, including with a one-year tax strike.

Exclusive: Pirate Booty founder Robert Ehrlich addresses attempt to seize control of Village of Sea Cliff

Robert Ehrlich, the 67-year old founder of Pirate’s Booty, responded to claims that he was attempting to dissolve, remake and take over the government of the Village of Sea Cliff during an … more

By Will Sheeline and Luke Feeney | 3/14/25

Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips and other elected officials gathered outside the Long Beach LIRR station March 13 to demand "accountability" from the MTA for station maintenance.

Nassau County officials call for 'accountability' from MTA

Local officials held a press conference Thursday outside the Long Beach LIRR station calling for more "accountability" from the MTA. County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Comptroller Elaine … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/13/25

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