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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito spoke outside Camp ANCHOR, urging the need for ADA-compliant restrooms.

Lido's Camp ANCHOR secures $1.5M for accessible restrooms

Camp ANCHOR receives $1.5 million in federal funding for ADA-compliant restroom construction, enhancing accessibility for individuals with special needs and fostering community inclusivity. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/12/24

Long Beach’s Title VI policy was revised at the City Council meeting on April 2.

Long Beach Council reviews Title VI policies for equity

The Long Beach City Council adopts updated nondiscrimination policies in line with Title VI, focusing on equitable access to city services, public transit, and community engagement for all residents. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/12/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

City Council president Brendan Finn reiterated his thoughts on the ever-going wind turbine project off Long Beach, questioning the point of the governor's new RAPID Act.

Long Beach neighbors rally against turbines, cables

Long Beach, Island Park and Oceanside community residents have been speaking their minds about offshore wind for nearly two years. For or against it, they have made their voices heard — at … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/15/24

A rendering of what the city plans to have the sidewalks renovated into.

Park Avenue revitalization project is now underway

Phase 2 of the ambitious City of Long Beach revitalization and improvement project for the downtown and central business districts started this week with beginning on the north side of Park … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/15/24

Empire Wind Project approved amid turbulent times for industry

The federal government has granted final approval for the construction and operation plan of the Empire Wind projects, marking a significant milestone despite challenges in the offshore wind … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 3/1/24

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24

Richard DePalma, center, was appointed acting police commissioner on Jan. 22 by Deputy City Manager Phil Ragona, left, and City Manager Dan Creighton.

Meet Long Beach’s acting top cop

As the executive officer of the Long Beach Police Department, Richard DePalma was second-in-command to Commissioner Ron Walsh, who resigned on Jan. 22 after three years on the job. When Walsh … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/23/24

Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.

Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress

After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/13/24

Long Beach is proposed to lose millions in aid, which has school officials voicing their frustration.

Long Beach schools may lose state aid

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2025 on Jan. 16, revealing, among other things, the aid each school district would be receiving — or losing. In … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/2/24

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