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A Long Beach Housing Authority building.

The Long Beach Housing Authority is slowly moving toward a new federal program that will provide access to funds to make needed repairs at the city’s four public buildings. Word of the move from … more

By James Bernstein | 7/22/21

GOP D.A. candidate takes aim at Kaminsky

Anne Donnelly, a career prosecutor who this week was named the Nassau Republican’s nominee for county district attorney, wasted no time on calling out what she sees as her opponent’s chief … more

By James Bernstein | 7/22/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, of Long Beach, took the lead in asking the state to require regular structural inspections of buildings in coastal areas after the collapse of a highrise in Florida.

State officials seek inspections of coastal buildings

Saying they were horrified by the collapse of a condominium building in Surfside, Fla., two weeks ago, and anxious to make sure it did not happen in Long Beach or other coastal areas of New York, … more

By James Bernstein | 7/8/21

Long Beach Police chief, PBA head at odds again

Worries that thousands of young people would mob the beach last Sunday night were for naught: No one showed up. But there were consequences in the wake of the large crowd that turned out on the … more

By James Bernstein | 7/8/21

Alicia Gerez and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky after she was confirmed to the New York State Court of Claims.

Long Beach resident confirmed to NYS Court of Claims

Alicia Gerez, the daughter of immigrants from the Dominican Republic who grew up in the crime-ridden Brooklyn neighborhood of East Flatbush, last month achieved a life-long dream when the State … more

By Darwin Yanes | 7/8/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and his wife, Ellen Tobin, were surrounded by supporters as Kaminsky announced his candidacy for district attorney Monday.

State Sen. Kaminsky announces run for D.A.

Todd Kaminsky, who was re-elected last November to a third two-year term in the State Senate, announced his candidacy for Nassau County district attorney Tuesday. Appearing in a dark blue suit … more

By James Bernstein | 6/28/21

Nassau County Democrats tap State Sen. Todd Kaminsky for district attorney race

Nassau County Democrats have nominated State Sen. Todd Kaminsky to run for district attorney in the November election. more

By Darwin Yanes | 6/25/21

Officials urge the state health department to ban delta-8 after being alerted of packaging that resembles popular cookie brands for kids. Kaminsky displayed a common delta-8 product, which can be purchased at some local convenience stores.

Officials seek to block Delta-8

Local officials gathered in front of Long Beach City Hall Wednesday to denounce the sale of cannabis-infused products, which they say are being marketed to children. The news conference comes a … more

By Darwin Yanes | 6/24/21

Democratic primary winners, from left, Roy Lester, Tina Posterli and John Bendo.

Long Beach Democrats select Bendo, Posterli, Lester

Long Beach Democrats on Tuesday chose incumbent City Council President John Bendo and his running mate, Tina Posterli, to run for council seats in the November general election. The two ran with the … more

By James Bernstein | 6/24/21

Downtown Long Beach may look differently after the city impliments its new comprehensive plan.

L.B. looks for more change

Last June, hundreds of people marched on the Long Beach boardwalk to protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis the month before. They carried signs and chanted “We want justice!” and … more

By James Bernstein | 6/17/21

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