Monday, January 13, 2025
Long Beach had an eventful, grant-filled 2024: The city was awarded a total of roughly $7 million by New York state, which will fund everything from new hires and equipment in the fire and police …
Long Beach Fire Department welcomes a new tower ladder truck, replacing a vehicle damaged in Superstorm Sandy.
Each year, Maple Family Centers, of Rockville Centre, replaces all the pins at its five bowling centers with new ones. This year, the company found a creative way to involve the community in its annual upcycling project.
Each year, sixth-grade students at Long Beach Middle School take a step back in time to explore Ancient Egypt. On Dec. 19, students showcased an array of projects as part of their social studies unit …
Long Island Reach, founded in 1970, is a community-based, multi-service agency providing a range of rehabilitative and treatment services for youth and their families in Nassau County. The agency …
Long Beach High School has announced the top two students in this year’s senior class: Daniel Brenner is the valedictorian, and LiLin Garfinkel is the salutatorian. Brenner, 17, was born …
Rev. Michael F. Delaney, a seasoned Episcopal leader, becomes vicar of St. James of Jerusalem in Long Beach. Read about his distinguished service and new role.
Bill Cassidy of Rockville Centre is a living testament to the power of perseverance, discipline and the relentless pursuit of good health. At the age of 82, Cassidy has battled setbacks and rebounded …
Reese Gallinaro is a junior at Long Beach High School. She’s young, but she’s already had to go through a lot — twice. Gallinaro was diagnosed with leukemia twice growing up, …
Columnist
In Nassau County, there is a palpable sense of hope and optimism on the horizon, and much of that can be credited to the steady, inclusive leadership of County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
Columnist
For nearly 45 years, U.S. Department of Education has soldiered past many attempts to break it apart, or disband it altogether, most notably by conservative politicians who believe that the federal agency oversteps states’ rights.
Editorial
As we step into the new year, we should resolve to move beyond empty platitudes. Instead of vague aspirations for “better days,” let’s strive for tangible progress: a stronger sense of community, a commitment to justice, and a willingness to adapt to changing realities.
Columnist
While there are certainly plenty of domestic issues, and Americans in need, we cannot forget the people of Ukraine, who are nearing the end of their third year of war with Russia.