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During Tropical Storm Isaias, two trees fell on an Oceanside home, which has caused residents to remain without power.

Oceanside, Island Park residents still dealing with aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias

When Tropical Storm Isaias rocked Nassau County on Tuesday, Harbor Isle resident Jeanne DeBraccio Gidwill said she couldn't believe the strength of the wind. more

By Mike Smollins and Scott Brinton | 8/7/20

Phil Ragona, 57, is seeking to stay on as the permanent commissioner for the Long Beach Police Department.

Long Beach Acting police commissioner wants ‘acting’ gone from his title

Phil Ragona, 57, has tossed his hat into the ring to become Long Beach’s permanent police commissioner, he said last week. He has a head start. He already sits in the commissioner’s chair, at … more

By James Bernstein and Darwin Yanes | 8/7/20

Marvel has opened a new location on the boardwalk at National Boulevard on the boardwalk.

Now, Long Beach has more to Marvel about

Marvel Frozen Dairy, the iconic ice cream shop that has been serving up creamy treats for almost 70 years, has opened a second location in Long Beach, this one on the boardwalk, at National … more

By Dylan Valic | 8/7/20

Alexandra Nielsen is the first woman to be appointed as a Sergeant in LBPD history.

Long Beach Police Department names first woman to rank of sergeant

The Long Beach Police Department has promoted a woman to the rank of sergeant, the first female to be named to the post in the agency’s 109-year history. Alexandra Nielsen was appointed sergeant … more

By James Bernstein | 8/7/20

Grace Conway, far left, Owner Kelly Escaravage and Ava Rockefeller

Long Beach adds a third new restaurant during pandemic

A third restaurant has just opened in Long Beach during the coronavirus, nudging the city a bit closer to its normal life of bumper-to-bumper cars and crowded streets, the way things were before the … more

By James Bernstein | 8/7/20

Tree limbs fell on a resident’s truck on Washington Street during the storm.

Isaias tears down trees, power lines in Franklin Square and Elmont

Angela Pedone said she was lucky that she decided to go to the bank during Tropical Storm Isaias, because when she returned to her house on Washington Street in Franklin Square on Tuesday afternoon, … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 8/5/20

Franklin Square, Elmont residents continue to deal with Isaias' aftermath

Angela Pedone said she was lucky that she decided to go to the bank during Tropical Storm Isaias, because when she returned to her house on Washington Street in Franklin Square on Tuesday afternoon, … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 8/5/20

Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach and members of the LPD inspected a home in the Yorkshire neighborhood after a tree fell when Tropical Storm Isaias hit the area on Tuesday.

Tropical Storm Isaias packs a punch in Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Tropical Storm Isaias rolled across Nassau County Tuesday afternoon with relatively little rain, but with sustained winds in the 30 to 50 mph range, including in Lynbrook and East Rockaway. The storm brought with it gusts in excess of 70 mph, downing trees throughout the region, with some falling on homes. more

By Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 8/4/20

William J. Ost, front left, with his wife, Mary, and children William, James and Mary.

Elmont Legionnaire dies at 89

William J. Ost spent more than 60 years recruiting members to the Elmont American Legion Post 1033 and nearly half that time organizing and running the town’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/4/20

John Gigante retired from A Cut Above, on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, after 45 years last Saturday. He celebrated with employees Donna DeGiuli, left, and Kathy Chernow.

'John the barber' retires after 45 years in Elmont

John Gigante has become an icon in the Elmont community, cutting and styling residents’ hair at A Cut Above on Hempstead Turnpike for the past 45 years. But on Aug. 1, Gigante said goodbye to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/4/20