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Long Beach residents and elected officials gathered to celebrate the MLK Center’s new chapter after it signed a lease agreement with the city last month.
Long Beach's MLK Center celebrates its first lease in 30 years
The Long Beach City Council approved a new lease agreement with MLK Center Inc. last month, allowing the group to continue using its building on Riverside Boulevard as a community center. It was the … more
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The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1.
How Long Island could be impacted by federal budget bill
The possible impacts of the federal bill passed last month was discussed by Reps. Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi and several business and organization leaders at Hofstra University on March 1. more
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Federal and state officials, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, expressed concern about a potential funding crisis in schools across New York state if President Trump shuts down the U.S. Department of Education. Trump vowed to dismantle the department earlier this month.
School officials ponder the potential DOE shutdown
The idea of shutting down the U.S. Department of Education has been a hot — and controversial — topic since President Trump proposed doing so earlier this month. Federal and state elected … more
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Town Supervisor Don Clavin recounted a time when he was a lifeguard at a town pool, and someone suffered a seizure, underscoring the importance for the new training.
EPIC Family, town support people with epilepsy
The EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies in East Meadow is partnering with the Town of Hempstead to provide specialized training for public safety officers and lifeguards focused on recognizing and responding to individuals experiencing a seizure. more
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Resident Jackie Odom spoke of the importance of the MLK Center, and urged the City Council to approve the new lease.
Long Beach's MLK Center lease is approved after a councilman’s vote changes
A single “no” vote. A failure to pass. Passionate voices of a disappointed community. An executive session — and a “no” changes to “yes.” The measure passes. … more
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A new state grant for Long Beach has the city considering additions to the boardwalk, including potential concession locations.
These additions may soon be coming to the Long Beach boardwalk
For the past year, Long Beach has been on the receiving end of a number of state grants. The city announced yet another one last week, this one focused on its best-known attraction, the boardwalk. … more
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Local officials gathered to break ground on Jan. 30 at Town Park at Point Lookout for two new athletic fields.
Breaking ground on two new turf fields in Point Lookout
It’s almost time to play ball at Town Park at Point Lookout. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, the town board and other local officials gathered and broke ground on Jan. 30 at the … more
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Long Beach announced a new five-year agreement with Atlantic Beach at the City Council meeting to continue supplying fire-related aid.
Long Beach, Atlantic Beach renew fire aid contract
The City of Long Beach has been providing fire response services to Atlantic Beach since 1990. For the last 35 years, the city’s volunteer firefighters have been the primary care providers in … more
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Stacey Richardson, president of the Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center, walking along the Long Beach Bridge, her sign protesting offshore wind projects.
South Shore residents rally in Island Park against offshore wind
A National Day of Action against offshore wind brought community members, activists and local leaders together in Long Beach and Island Park on Saturday, highlighting a sharp divide over renewable … more
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The city was awarded $600,000 to build a storage shed for salt used in the winter to treat Long Beach roads.
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 … more
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