Long Beach City Council debates proposed ordinance
The Long Beach City Council discussed a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb, potentially banning rentals under 28 days with hefty penalties.
These Long Beach rockers were the stars at Bright Eye Beer Co.
Deez Guyzz, a Long Beach band, isn’t your typical musical group. Sure, they play instruments, perform at gigs and rock out, but that’s basically where the similarities end. The band …
Get ready to learn Long Beach, school is now in session
Move over summer, school is back in session! Long Beach students returned to the classroom Wednesday, filling up each of the elementary schools, the middle school and the high school. Students …
34 years of meaningful running in Long Beach
Hundreds of runners participated in the 34th Annual Robert C. McAvoy 5-mile Labor Day race, held on Monday, under beautiful, sunny skies. The race was in remembrance of an extraordinary Long …
Learning the benefits of sustainable fishing, while having fun
Community Offshore Wind recently partnered with Long Beach’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Center to organize a field trip for about a dozen students to participate in an educational fishing trip. …
A lifetime of advocacy, all without speaking a word
Ricky Weisenberg, who had cerebral palsy, spent his life trying to help people with physical disabilities. He couldn’t speak, but that never got in his way. Weisenberg, who was living at …
A new era in education at Long Beach's Temple Emanu-El
Beryl Jackowitz was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, by an observant Conservative Jewish family. Being Jewish was a very big part of her life as she grew up. She went to Jewish Day School, and …
Long Beach man indicted in gun trafficking investigation
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the indictment of 33-year-old James Jayshaun Edwards Wednesday for allegedly selling 10 illegal firearms, including "ghost guns," outside his …
Getting Long Beach students ready for the school year
Beach Catholic Outreach held it’s annual Back to School Backpack Distribution event on Aug. 23 in the St. Mary’s of the Isle Church of Long Beach in the auditorium. The timely …
Lining the Long Beach boardwalk with food, gifts, and more
The Long Beach Historical Society held its annual craft fair on Aug. 24 and 25. But, this time, it was on the boardwalk, after being in Kennedy Plaza the last few times. Tons of vendors attended …
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Save a life: drive above the influence
Fatal traffic collisions involving intoxicated and impaired drivers have surged on Long Island since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Students learn history in English, too
My love of reading and history began when I was about 16. Enrolled in an Advanced Placement English class at my high school, I was blessed to have an amazing teacher who taught me how to make sense of the things I read, and consequently fostered my love of writing.
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A relief for Long Island’s senior community
For years, Long Island’s seniors have faced a daunting challenge: the ever-rising cost of prescription medications. In a region where the cost of living already stretches many budgets to the breaking point, our elderly neighbors have often been forced to make impossible choices between their health and their financial stability. Now, however, there is a ray of hope on the horizon for Nassau and Suffolk counties’ substantial senior population.
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New Costco policy highlights double standard on ID’s
Costco, the popular warehouse retailer with multiple locations across Long Island, is making a significant change to its membership policy. As of the new update, customers will be required to scan the bar code or QR code associated with their membership cards at store entrances.