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James Lentini, left, Molloy University’s president, and Edward Thompson — the school’s vice president of advancement — celebrate Molloy’s new university status and a $2 million gift from S. Zaki Hossain.

Molloy celebrates the new 'U' with $2 million gift

Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/23/22

LBHS students are looking to the skies as they take part in a rocket launch program.

Heading for the stars at LBHS

Long Beach sixth graders recently participated in their annual rocket launch project The students each built a rocket in class and learned about the structure and function of rockets. A launch … more

6/16/22

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Gallagher sent a letter to families in the district addressing the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Gallagher ‘horrified’ by Texas school shooting

The shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and two teachers dead, with 17 other people wounded. Long Beach Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Gallagher, who … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/2/22

The Long Beach school board held their last meeting on the proposed budget Tuesday before the vote next week.

Long Beach BOE holds final budget hearing

The Long Beach school board held a hearing on its 2022-’23 budget Tuesday night. Before getting to the budget, the board held a moment of silence for Lazar LaPenna, the 10-year-old boy who died … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/12/22

Long Beach school officials are proposing a $151.9 million budget that carries a tax levy increase of zero percent.

Long Beach school board proposes $151M budget

The Long Beach school board has proposed a $151.9 million budget for the 2022-’23 year, about $7 million higher than the current year. The proposed budget carries a tax levy increase of zero … more

By James Bernstein | 5/5/22

Students played bubble soccer at the High School’s teen night last Friday.

Teen night back at LBHS after Covid

Long Beach High School saw the return of teen night last Friday night after a two-year absence due to Covid. The event saw a large number of teens hang out in the halls, which were decorated with … more

5/5/22

Girls warm-up before the games begin at Long Beach Middle School Saturday.

Girls flag football kicked off at L.B.M.S.

It was Spring football at Long Beach Middle School this past Saturday – all part of a program to promote girls at their athletic best. Long Beach, West Hempstead, Freeport and Lynbrook … more

By James Bernstein | 4/7/22

Thousands are expected to turn out for the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Long Beach this Sunday. The funds raised go to benefit the Make A Wish foundation.

Brrrrr . . . Polar Bear Plunge makes its return

The Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash, an annual event that raises money for Make-A-Wish Metro New York, is set to make its long-awaited return on Sunday, Feb. 2. The event is organized by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 1/30/20

The Long Island Rail Road suspended the Long Beach Branch service after a car was struck on the tracks in East Rockaway.

Long Beach train service restored

The Long Island Rail Road has fully restored the Long Beach Branch operations after the train service was suspended in both directions between Lynbrook and Long Beach. An unauthorized vehicle on the … more

8/19/19

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