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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

The school board voted to adopt the $142 million spending plan on April 11.

School board OKs $142M budget

The Long Beach Board of Education voted unanimously on April 11 to adopt a $142 million budget for the 2019-20 school year that is about $2.5 million larger than the current spending plan, and … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/18/19

Long Beach resident and PSEG employee Terry Blackburn worked with his colleague, Leighann Thomas, to beautify the median of Long Beach Boulevard as part of PSEG Long Island’s Earth Week activities on Tuesday.

PSEG beautifies Long Beach for Earth Week

With Earth Day approaching on April 22, PSEG Long Island visited Long Beach Tuesday to beautify the city’s entrances and encourage residents to use energy-efficient power. Nearly a hundred PSEG … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/18/19

Long Beach retains consulting firm amid financial woes

The Long Beach City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to enter into a $140,000 agreement with a financial consulting firm to help turn the city’s finances around and develop a long-term plan as … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/18/19

Firefighters responded to a call for a partial wall collapse at an assisted living facility in West Atlantic Beach Saturday at around 2:30 p.m.

Busy weekend for L.B. firefighters

Multiple ambulance calls throughout the weekend kept the Long Beach Fire Department on its toes. Firefighters rushed to extinguish a house fire in the Canals Saturday at around 8:40 p.m., fire … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/18/19

The Kulanu Academy 2019 boys’ basketball team. Standing, from left, Moshe Levinson, Moshe Marashli, Yossi Tahalov and coach Vincent Rougê. Kneeling, from left, Gavriel Imani, Yosef Krasner and Donny Hoschander. Not pictured: Mayer Farah, Menachem Jacobs and Mike Khadeida.

Kulanu hoops in Cedarhurst scores big in second season

Nine boys at the Kulanu Academy have gained a better sense of belonging just by being part of a basketball team at the Cedarhurst school for those with special needs. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 4/18/19

Students greet those walking into Meadow in the morning.

Meadow club is ‘Aiming for Amherst’

For the first time, Meadow Elementary School competed in the Future Problem Solving Program for the 2018-2019 school year, and took home first place in the “Community Problem Solver” category. … more

4/18/19

The Lynbrook girls’ lacrosse team became the top fundraisers in the country ahead of their April 4 game against Hewlett, collecting more than $8,400 for the HEADstrong Foundation, a group that offers support to those affected by cancer.

Lynbrook girls' varsity lacrosse players are top fundraisers in the country for HEADstrong Foundation

When the Lynbrook girls’ varsity lacrosse team set out to raise money to combat cancer, the players’ parents and coaches had no idea they would become the top fundraisers in the country for their cause. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

In response to complaints about overflowing garbage, Central High School District administrators provided North High School with larger garbage bins.

North High School community claims administration is unresponsive

One month after North High School students spoke before the Central High School District Board of Education, decrying the condition of the school’s facilities, North parents, teachers and students again filled the cafeteria at Memorial Junior High School on April 9 to demand answers from district administrators. more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/18/19

With the Long Island Power Authority seeking to reduce its property tax payments at four power plants, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park, residents from Island Park and Northport have banded together in protest.

Island Park, Northport residents team up to protest LIPA tax case

As the Long Island Power Authority continues to seek a reduction in its property-tax payments on four National Grid-operated power plants — including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station — Island Park residents met with a Northport-based coalition on April 11 to protest the efforts, which would significantly raise taxes in the communities. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

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