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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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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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 …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/4/24
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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 …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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12/28/23
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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 …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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12/22/23
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A Long Beach police sergeant ran into a burning home on Feb. 19. Inside, a resident was caught in the inferno. The officer, Sgt. Judy Arroyo, saved the man’s life.
Arroyo was honored at …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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12/15/23
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Kennedy Plaza was alive with colorful lights and festive music as city officials and members of local synagogues celebrated the beginning of Hanukkah on Dec. 7.
Rabbis Eli Goodman, of Chabad of …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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12/15/23
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The City of Long Beach has been planning to revitalize and improve the downtown and central business districts for some time, and work began in late spring. To aid in the process, the city has been …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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12/8/23
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Atlantic Beach village has agreed to pay the Chabad of the Beaches $400,000 over four years to settle a 2022 federal lawsuit.
The Chabad of the Beaches, a Long Beach-based religious organization …
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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12/1/23
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The City of Long Beach celebrated Veterans Day with its annual gathering in City Hall, with community members coming together to show support and gratitude for those who have, and are currently, …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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11/24/23
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