Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman ordered Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear in front of the county legislature next week. But it seems Blakeman and others will have to wait until at least February.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/18/24
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Patrick Joseph O’Looney Jr., lovingly known by all as “P.J.,” a longtime resident of Long Beach, born in the Bronx, passed away Dec. 13 at the age of 87.
Born July 20, …
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1/18/24
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The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum.
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By Brandon Cruz
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1/17/24
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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 …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/12/24
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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 …
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By Jordan Vallone and Brendan Carpenter
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1/12/24
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The Martin Luther King Center is set to host the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade and celebration on Monday, Jan. 15.
The march will step off from Laurelton Boulevard and West Park …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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1/12/24
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The Lions Club is an international organization that is very active on Long Island, with chapters in many villages, towns and cities. In Long Beach, there are nearly 70 members of their own that …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/12/24
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The launch of E-ZPass on the Atlantic Beach Bridge last month has brought change to the seven-decade-old structure that connects Atlantic Beach with Lawrence, and has also confused many residents and …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/12/24
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Happy New Year! Yes, it is that time of year when we inspire to start anew, which often includes incorporating our new year resolutions!
Personal self-care goals we start out with great …
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By Donna Pisacano Brown
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1/11/24
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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 …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/5/24
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