Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Find Your Voice Autism Debate Workshop was presented on March 20 by Spectrum Designs, a nonprofit that offers neurodiverse people employment opportunities. It is designed to adapt traditional debate and public speaking techniques for those on the spectrum, using visual tools and strategies informed by research into the challenges of communication.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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4/3/26
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The Long Beach Municipal Ice Arena will feel a bit warmer on April 11, when members of the community gather for the 4th annual Gerrin Hagen Memorial Hockey Day. The all-day event will be hosted by the G2H Foundation in partnership with the FDNY Hockey Team Fundraiser Series and the City of Long Beach.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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4/3/26
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Local children turned into master bakers as families gathered at Aleph Academy at Chabad of the Beaches on March 25 for a hands-on Passover experience. As part of a global CKids initiative, the event brought ancient traditions to life with a modern MasterChef-style twist that left every participant and parent buzzing with excitement.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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4/3/26
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The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation held the 64th annual Easter egg hunt on March 28, presented by East End Volleyball. Children from 3 to 7 years old took to the Recreation Field throughout the day in seven age-based groups and one special needs group.
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By Chris Colucci
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4/3/26
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After troubleshooting with utility companies and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the city of Long Beach is moving forward with some key projects to protect residents on its north shore. The North Shore Critical Infrastructure Flood Protection Program, initially slated to be completed in October 2024, will continue bulkhead work along the bayfront.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/27/26
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The Kiwanis Club of Long Beach hosted its fourth annual Women’s History Month Brunch on March 15, recognizing three local women. Norah Finn Kelleher, Ilene Fox and Sammi Metzger were this year’s honorees, and nearly 100 people gathered at the Long Beach Hotel for the event.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/27/26
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Small businesses play a vital role in New York’s economy, ranking third nationwide behind California and Florida in total share, according to a report released last week by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The study found that small businesses lagged in growth by nearly 5 percent of the national rate from 2001 to 2023.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/27/26
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The Town of Hempstead and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society will have the area's first beach clean-up of the year on March 28. The organizations have worked to keep the waters and shoreline clean for more than 15 years by organizing annual clean-ups attended by volunteers.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/27/26
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In her efforts to prioritize public safety across District 9, Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick provided the Long Beach Public Library system with wall-mounted overdose emergency kits and naloxone first-aid pouches.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/27/26
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Long Island students gathered at Hofstra University for ERASE Racism’s Leaders of Tomorrow Conference to build leadership skills and address segregation and equity issues.
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By Melissa Berman
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3/27/26
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