Check out these north side projects Long Beach is planning

Long Beach had an eventful, grant-filled 2024: The city was awarded a total of roughly $7 million by New York state, which will fund everything from new hires and equipment in the fire and police …

Long Beach Fire Department receives brand new truck

Long Beach Fire Department welcomes a new tower ladder truck, replacing a vehicle damaged in Superstorm Sandy.

Reimagining bowling pins through upcycling

Each year, Maple Family Centers, of Rockville Centre, replaces all the pins at its five bowling centers with new ones. This year, the company found a creative way to involve the community in its annual upcycling project.

Long Beach middle schoolers travel back to Ancient Egypt

Each year, sixth-grade students at Long Beach Middle School take a step back in time to explore Ancient Egypt. On Dec. 19, students showcased an array of projects as part of their social studies unit …

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Bruce Blakeman: Safety and affordability must be Nassau’s priorities

As county executive, I have refused to make Nassau a sanctuary county, held the line on taxes even as inflation went through the roof, and brought a common-sense approach to important issues that affect Nassau families.

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Laura Gillen: Bipartisanship is the way forward

When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.

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Abandoning fact-checking is dangerous

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram and Threads, announced a significant policy shift last week: It will no longer employ independent fact-checkers to monitor and flag false content on its platforms.

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Marc Herbst: L.I. deserves its fair share of transportation funding

Long Island is known for many things, from our beautiful beaches and lighthouses to historic sites, great seafood and wineries. Yet, beneath the charm and attractions, Long Island grapples with a …