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Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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Only two retail marijuana dispensaries operate in New York State, both in Manhattan. This one is staffed by trained employees.
City Council still undecided about pot sales
The Long Beach City Council, still weighing whether to reverse a decision it made in December 2021 to opt out of a New York state program to allow retail sales of marijuana, met with state cannabis … more
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Masha Benitiz was able to attend her Long Beah High School prom last summer after her double lung transplant.
Transplant patient is hospitalized, but plans a ‘Super’ party
Masha Benitiz, the tiny Long Beach woman who underwent a double lung transplant last year, is back at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital this week, recovering from some infections, but her stay there … more
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Lisa Dawn Romano, a real-state agent and freelance photographer, addressed the Monday night meeting of the Women’s’ Empowerment Group at the L.B. Library.
Long Beach women’s group told to follow their passions
Lisa Dawn Romano’s family was so poor when she was growing up in Brooklyn that her mother used an open window in the apartment because they lacked a refrigerator. Romano grew up … more
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Joe Sinnona is celebrating his 35th year of being a realtor in Long Beach this year.
Celebrating 35 of selling Long Beach homes
About 36 years ago, Joe Sinnona was an English teacher at Junior High 141 in the Bronx. Then, he was forced to take a leave of absence. He never went back. Flash forward:  Sinnona is marking … more
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Construction workers near what will be the boardwalk-side entrance to the rental building’s shops and restaurant.
Superblock rental building to be completed by year’s end
The Superblock project, which is filling seaside lots that have been empty for 40 years, is to be partially completed sooner than expected, an executive at the development company told the Long Beach … more
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Long Beach has won a $4.5 million state grant to help revitalize its downtown.
$4.5M grant for downtown revitalization
The City of Long Beach and the Village of Lindenhurst, in Suffolk County, have each won competitive grants of $4.5 million to help them revitalize their downtown business districts, Gov. Kathy … more
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The new crosswalk on Centre Street by the train station garage has been equipped with lights and signs to increase pedestrian safety while crossing the street.
New crosswalks increase pedestrian safety in city
The Community Development Block Grant Program supports community development activities to help build stronger and more resilient communities across the country. Activities may address needs such as … more
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Gerrin Hagen, a Long Beach High School hockey and lacrosse player and student, died last Friday after getting hit by an SUV in Hicksville.
Mourning an athlete who died too young
“Any time anybody was feeling down or out, he was the kind of person that put his arm around you and made you a better person,” Jason Pearl, Long Beach High School’s lacrosse coach, … more
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Karen McInnis resigned as City Council president on Tuesday night.
After just a year, Karen McInnis steps down as council president
In an unexpected move at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, council President Karen McInnis announced that she was stepping down, and would be replaced by council member John Bendo. McInnis, … more
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