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Poor air quality closes Long Beach schools for Thursday
Long Beach schools announced Wednesday afternoon that schools will be closed Thursday due to the poor air quality experienced across the island. No decision has been made for Friday. … more
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Soup kitchen volunteer Tom O’Brien preparing some meals to go.
The virus didn’t stop these Long Beach volunteers
The coronavirus pandemic may be over for many people, but the Long Beach Soup Kitchen — a battle station during the long health crises — is busier than ever. The soup kitchen, across … more
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Beryl Jackowitz-Soloman moved her family from Brooklyn Heights to Long Beach when Covid made them rethink life in the city.
The pandemic led this family from Brooklyn to the beach
When the coronavirus pandemic struck New York City in March 2020, the Jackowitz-Solomon family, then living in Brooklyn Heights, felt they had to do something fast. The schools, museums and parks … more
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The carnival had many rides, including a giant Ferris wheel and swings.
How a carnival brought good times to Long Beach
For a few nights, the large dirt lot on the corner of East Broadway and Edwards Boulevard was more than just a parking lot of summer beachgoers. It was a carnival, with rides, games, food and laughs. … more
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Long Beach’s Memorial Day Parade saw hundreds turn out in support.
A day to honor nation’s fallen in Long Beach
Bells rang, sirens blared, and excitement filled the air as the City of Long Beach’s Memorial Day Parade took to the streets Monday. The march, organized by the Joint Veterans Organization … more
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A member who attended objected to the wind farm plan, saying cables that would run beneath Long Beach might pose health threats.
Trying to explain the whys of Long Island wind farms
A group of experts attempted to explain to a large crowd at Long Beach’s City Hall last Wednesday the need for a plan by New York State to construct a wind farm off Long Island’s South … more
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Body found floating in Reynolds Channel
 Long Beach police and the Nassau County homicide squad said the body of a man was found floating in Reynolds Channel shortly after 1 pm Saturday. The body was brought to shore and taken to … more
These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.
Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three
For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more
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Thousands are expected to turn out for the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Long Beach this Sunday. The funds raised go to benefit the Make A Wish foundation.
Brrrrr . . . Polar Bear Plunge makes its return
The Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash, an annual event that raises money for Make-A-Wish Metro New York, is set to make its long-awaited return on Sunday, Feb. 2. The event is organized by … more
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The Long Island Rail Road suspended the Long Beach Branch service after a car was struck on the tracks in East Rockaway.
Long Beach train service restored
The Long Island Rail Road has fully restored the Long Beach Branch operations after the train service was suspended in both directions between Lynbrook and Long Beach. An unauthorized vehicle on the … more
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