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The 2026 Long Island Rail Road strike ended on its third day after negotiators reached an agreement following another day of on-and-off talks. Service restoration planned to begin gradually, while details of the deal await member ratification.
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By Brian Kacharaba & Chris Colucci
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5/19/26
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A strike by five Long Island Rail Road unions shut down service early Saturday morning after negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement before the deadline, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters across the Island.
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By Brian Kacharaba & Chris Colucci
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5/16/26
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Long Beach Police Sgt. Walter Munsterman was honored with the Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association’s Distinguished Service Award for his 31 years of leadership, dedication and community-focused law enforcement service.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/15/26
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A federal lawsuit involving Long Beach resident Michael Wasserman and his politically themed vehicle flags will continue after he rejected a $50,000 settlement offer from the city, arguing the ordinance used against him violates free speech protections.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/15/26
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Long Beach officials presented a proposed $113.8 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes a tax cap override, rising operational costs and continued investment through more than $230 million in grant funding.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/15/26
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Long Beach musician and teacher Benjamin Metzger has launched Ninja Noir Academy, a community-focused program combining music, martial arts, yoga and wellness inspired by his personal health and spiritual journey.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/15/26
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The Long Beach Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center hosted its first “Senior Spring Fling by the Bay,” bringing together nearly 150 older adults for music, dancing, food and community celebration during Older Americans Month.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/15/26
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Long Beach High School has been named a No Place for Hate School for the 2025–2026 school year, earning recognition after completing a curriculum from the Anti-Defamation League.
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By Abigail Grieco & Chris Colucci
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5/15/26
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It's not every day that students get to take part in a centennial celebration, but the current classes at East Elementary have been gearing up for the school's 100-year anniversary since they arrived in September. The school will celebrate with an outdoor "block party" on May 19.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/15/26
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The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Arts Council partnered with local artists to transform six boardwalk ticket booths into colorful public art installations ahead of the summer beach season.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/8/26
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