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Sophomore point guard Sean O'Neil hit for 16 points Friday night as the Eagles stayed hot with a win at Long Beach.

Injuries and illness were much to blame for Valley Stream Central’s difficult 0-5 start, but the Eagles are healthy now and on a positive flight path that could land them in the Nassau Class AA … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/14/24

Equinor and BP's Empire Wind deal, which would've impacted Long Beach, is no more.

Agreement on Empire Wind 2 is no more

Plans for the Empire Wind 2 offshore wind farm — a controversial project that would impact Long Beach, Oceanside, Island Park and other nearby municipalities — have been scrapped, at … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/12/24

The bill Gov. Kathy Hochul signed will align many local elections, now held in odd-numbered years, with state-wide and federal elections held in even-numbered years.

Hochul shifts elections to 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. Hochul said she believed the … more

By Jordan Vallone and Brendan Carpenter | 1/12/24

Senior Blake Salice-Mitchell has been a driving force for Long Beach, averaging 14.5 points and 12.5 rebounds over the first 10 games.

Long Beach chasing playoff spot

Long Beach had a chance to make a statement last Saturday afternoon at Conference AA-3 boys’ basketball co-leader Great Neck South, but the Blazers came out firing from long range and outscored … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/9/24

The New Long Beach City Council — from left, John Bendo, Chris Fiumara, Brendan Finn, Mike Reinhart and Roy Lester.

New Long Beach City Council sworn in, holds first meeting

People across the world celebrate New Year’s Eve with parties, friends, food and drinks — and many sleep in the next day to recover. In Long Beach, however, community members and … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/5/24

Equinor, BP terminate Empire Wind 2 agreement

Equinor and BP announced Wednesday an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate Agreement for the Empire … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/4/24

At his beach Masses, Barr spends time connecting with all who are there.

He's strengthening Long Beach's community faith

The Rev. Brian Barr’s early foundation in faith was nurtured by his father, a New York City firefighter turned federal investigator, and a stay-at-home mother who emphasized living in the world … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 12/28/23

Senior Greg Milone, right, is one of five All-County returnees for the Marines, who have their sights set on contending for the county title.

Long Beach eyes biggest prize

Led by eight All-County winners and a pair of Nassau Division 1 champions, Long Beach finished runner-up to Wantagh in both the dual meet playoffs and county tournament last winter. Now with … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 12/28/23

Brooke Anya, right, and Ally Knights are fired up for the Pride to carry over the momentum from last season’s finish.

Hofstra fueled for CAA success

Hofstra women’s basketball is looking to build off last season's late success that spurred the Pride to the conference quarterfinals as the No. 12 seed. The Pride struggled to a 4-14 … more

By Andrew Coen | 12/23/23

Ronda Gale Xanthos at work on one of the planters on Park Avenue.

How this group is beautifying Park Avenue’s plain planters

Artists in Partnership is one of Long Beach’s premier arts organizations. The group holds fundraisers, concerts and crafts festivals, promoting art through community events. A lot of what … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 12/22/23

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