Celebrating 125 years, Nassau County, formed in 1898 from parts of Queens, has become New York’s fifth-largest county, known for its spacious homes, quiet neighborhoods, excellent schools, rich history, and vibrant community spirit.
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5/24/24
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After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.
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By Karl Valere
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5/24/24
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Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
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By Jerry Kremer
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5/24/24
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Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans.
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By Jack Martins
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5/24/24
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Voters passed the Long Beach School District's 2024-25 budget Tuesday night.
Incumbents Sam Pinto and Alexis Pace were also re-elected to the School Board, beating out challengers Harold …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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5/21/24
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The Long Beach Board of Education finalized its $155.9M 2024-25 budget, including key initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Vote is on May 21 at local schools.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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5/17/24
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Cristin Delaney-Guille grew up in Floral Park, but about 18 years ago, she packed up and moved to Long Beach.
Delaney-Guille, 43, gave birth to a daughter, Olivia, shortly afterward, and then …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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5/17/24
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Long Beach community members banded together at the Cabana Tuesday night to recognize and raise for a little-known speech disorder: apraxia.
Childhood apraxia of speech is a disorder that makes …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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5/17/24
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Sam Pinto (incumbent)
Pinto is a lifelong resident and graduate of LBHS. He has 3 children in the district, 2 elementary and 1 rising into middle school. He is a passionate, civic-minded …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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5/17/24
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A mass of solemn Long Beach community members came out to remember one of their own.
A vigil was held on May 7 to honor Adam Astone’s memory. Astone died May 3.
Those who …
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5/17/24
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