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Shallow Fog This Long Beach Ethics Board appointment came with questions
The Long Beach Board of Ethics has five members, who are appointed by the City Council. They serve as volunteers, meeting once a month and offering ethics opinions, reviewing financial disclosure …
Long Beach embraces 'Poppy Month' to honor heroes
Join Long Beach's Girl Scout Troop 2178 in honoring veterans with their 'Poppy Power Project'—May is now 'Poppy Month' in the city.
Carefully disposing of Long Beach’s hazardous materials
A handful of city officials and volunteers participated in the S.T.O.P. Program on April 21. The Town of Hempstead partnered with the City of Long Beach for the event. Over 900 residents came to …
Delivering some holiday treats to Long Beach neighbors
Long Beach City Council President Brendan Finn, Vice President Chris Fiumara and Member Mike Reinhart, along with former Legislator and community member Denise Ford, packed ‘Seder to Go’ …
Long Beach Schools continues its musical excellence
Long Beach Public Schools has been honored for the 14th consecutive year with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. This …
Long Beach votes to settle with Robert Agostisi
Explore the contentious City Council meeting in Long Beach, ending with a vote to settle a lawsuit with former city manager amid community uproar.
Long Beach School District reveals 2024-25 second budget draft
Long Beach School District's $155.9 million second budget draft for 2024-25 addresses funding challenges while prioritizing student needs. Learn about community input and efforts to ensure educational excellence.
Long Beach, Red Cross ensure homes have working smoke alarms
Discover how American Red Cross volunteers and officials in Long Beach ensure fire safety by installing free smoke alarms, saving lives one home at a time.
The new owner of Long Beach's Earth Arts has big plans
Join Susan Clancy's uplifting journey as she revives Earth Arts, igniting creativity and community spirit in Long Beach with every brushstroke.
PASSOVER GREETING
This is a Passover message for you, especially today
The very first holiday experienced by the Israelites in the Bible unsurprisingly marked their long awaited liberation after centuries of slavery under the oppressive pharaohs. In Exodus, …
Columnist
The heartbreaking death of an NYPD hero
Former Congressman Peter King reflects on the tragic murder of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, highlighting the outpouring of support from Massapequa Park and beyond, including a moment with former President Donald Trump, and calls for legislative action in honor of Diller's memory."
Columnist
Washington: where bipartisanship goes to die
Former Assemblyman Jerry Kremer reminisces about bipartisan successes in Albany, contrasting them with the current gridlock in Washington, where partisan politics obstructs meaningful legislation, leaving a longing for the return of bipartisan cooperation.
Editorial
The time to support local journalism is now
Highlighting the efforts of the Empire State Local News Coalition, which aims to safeguard local journalism in New York by advocating for legislative support and rallying communities to save newsrooms and jobs amidst closures and layoffs.
Columnist
L.I. GOP must condemn Trump’s dangerous remarks
Kevin J. Kelley underscores the significance of bipartisan collaboration in politics, advocating for respect, civil discourse, and condemnation of inflammatory rhetoric from leaders like Donald Trump to protect democracy and uphold civic values.