After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park.
Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/9/24
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2025 on Jan. 16, revealing, among other things, the aid each school district would be receiving — or losing.
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/2/24
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The Long Beach Humane Society, which has been in operation since 1976, is at risk of closing amid a financial crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
“It takes a lot of money to run a …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/2/24
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The City of Long Beach announced on Monday that Police Commissioner Ron Walsh had resigned. The city said that Walsh stepped down “in order to pursue other professional opportunities.”
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/26/24
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Long Beach boasts any number of arts fairs and concerts throughout the year. Arts in the Plaza draws hundreds who peruse goods from local shops, while concerts bring a variety of vibes on the beach …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/26/24
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The City of Long Beach announced today that Police Commissioner Ron Walsh has resigned.
Inspector Richard DePalma will assume the position of acting police commissioner until a …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/22/24
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The new Long Beach City Council held its first regular meeting on Jan. 2, and one of its first orders of business was to appoint a new city manager, Long Beach resident Dan Creighton.
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/19/24
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Katherine Lynch, of Long Beach, a senior at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, has been named a semifinalist in the 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search. The biotechnology company announced her …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/19/24
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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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