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City Police officers have been named in two civil suits by residents who claimed they were beaten by officers.

Brewington calls for action on police brutality

Frederick K. Brewington, one of Long Island’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, called this week for a civilian complaint review board after two civil suits were filed against Long Beach … more

By James Bernstein | 3/23/23

The City Council Tuesday agreed to a $65,000 settlement in a case brought by a Long Beach woman who said she was attacked by police.

Long Beach settles police ‘attack’ suit with $65K payment

The City Council Tuesday night agreed to pay a Long Beach woman $65,000 to settle a civil suit in which she claimed she was “attacked” by a police officer who slammed her to the sidewalk, … more

By James Bernstein | 3/9/23

Inwood resident Wilson Ulloa allegedly stole an Inwood Fire department pickup truck and caused a tranformer to explode in East Atlantic Beach on March 4.

Stolen Inwood fire vehicle ignites East Atlantic Beach transformer

A stolen Inwood Fire Department pickup truck struck a utility pole on Mohawk Avenue in East Atlantic Beach which caused the pole to crack in half and a power transformer to explode on March 4, according to Nassau police. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/5/23

The City of Long Beach has begun using a new notification system, CivicReady, to alert residents of emergencies and city events.

In an emergency, city now has more ways to let you know

A few days before Christmas, Long Beach was hit with severe rain that caused flooding in some areas, particularly in the West End and the canals. The city is no stranger to storms, big and small. … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/12/23

Catalytic converters, cash found in Long Beach home raid

Nassau County Police seized thousands of catalytic converters and cash during a raid in Long Beach on Wednesday, Dec. 14. The converters and cash, which was about $4 million, were found in the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 12/15/22

Seabreeze Deli, in the West End of Long Beach, had its liquor license suspended Thursday after numerous violations.

Seabreeze Deli alcohol license suspended, employee arrested

The New York State Liquor Authority suspended the license of Seabreeze Deli Thursday. Now, no alcohol can be sold at the convenience store. The West End shop has received numerous complaints from … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 11/18/22

A Long Beach man was arrested on October 9 after robbing a TD Bank in Oceanside.

Officer assists in arrest of suspected bank robber

Lt. Brett Curtis has made a number of arrests since he joined the Long Beach Police Department 17 years ago. But one of the biggest collars he has ever made came when he was off-duty and had assisted … more

By James Bernstein | 10/20/22

A Long Beach man was arrested for the robbery of an Oceanside TD Bank Sunday.

Long Beach man arrested for robbing Oceanside bank

A Long Beach man has been arrested for robbing a bank in Oceanside Sunday morning. Joseph Dahmen, 38, entered TD Bank, located at 247 Long Beach Rd., went up to a teller and handed her a note … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 10/10/22

Cops investigate fight that left a senior citizen injured

A man was punched and kicked by a group of teenagers in Long Beach Sunday night after he confronted them about excessive noise, said police. Police are investigating who instigated the situation, … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/8/22

The Long Island Rail Road suspended the Long Beach Branch service after a car was struck on the tracks in East Rockaway.

Long Beach train service restored

The Long Island Rail Road has fully restored the Long Beach Branch operations after the train service was suspended in both directions between Lynbrook and Long Beach. An unauthorized vehicle on the … more

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