Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The student-driven literary magazine at Long Beach High School, “Fragments,” once again received two notable recognitions for its quality content. The magazine was awarded a Superior ranking in the 2025 Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines program — REALM — from the National Council of Teachers of English. The magazine has also been named a 2025 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Award finalist for 2025 by Columbia University.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/13/26
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The 22nd annual All-County Art Exhibition took place at W.T. Clarke High School, in Westbury, on March 1. School districts across Nassau County took part in the event, with students from every grade displaying work in paint, pencil and ink, photography and sculpture. Fifty-four seniors were selected as recipients of $250 senior scholarship awards, and Sara Biancamano was the winner from Long Beach High School.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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To improve resident roadway safety, the City of Long Beach has begun developing a Safety Action Plan. The initiative outlines infrastructure improvements for the city, and will be used to apply for a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant in May.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/6/26
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When someone in the City of Long Beach needs help, they often dial 911. Ready to pick up that call is Eileen DiBari, a police dispatcher for the Long Beach Police Department who has always wanted to help others. DiBari, 42, is the second-longest-tenured dispatcher in LBPD and has fulfilled the role since she was 22 years old. She took the civil service test in 2004 and went to paramedic school before joining the police department in 2006.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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3/6/26
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About 50 people gathered at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale on Feb. 13 for a public screening of a behind the scenes documentary honoring the life and legacy of Calvin Moret, a highly decorated World War II veteran and the last surviving Tuskegee Airman born in Louisiana. The event, supported by the Latino Civic Association of Long Beach, drew attendees from across Nassau County, including several from Long Beach with personal ties to the Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy.
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By Stacy Driks
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3/6/26
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Not many schools get to recognize their centennial celebration, but most do celebrate the first 100 school days of each year. On Feb. 13, students at West Elementary School had a chance to celebrate both, using the 100th day of school to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the school being built.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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During the Feb. 17 meeting of the Long Beach City Council, members voted to approve a $50,000 payment to Long Beach resident Michael Wasserman. In May 2021, Wasserman filed a lawsuit against the City of Long Beach; the Long Beach Police Department; Ronald Walsh, Long Beach police commissioner at the time; and multiple specific police officers, initially seeking $25 million in compensation.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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Artists in Partnership, a nonprofit organization advocating for local artists and creators, will present the 9th annual Women in the Arts awards and recognition gala at the Allegria Hotel on April 16. The event spotlights women in the community who represent visual and literary artists, musicians, educators, businesswomen and community activists who keep cultural arts and the local community at the center of their work.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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For more than 10 years, the Friday before winter recess has always been a high-energy day at Lindell Elementary School thanks to the annual wellness fair. This year, on Feb. 13, students from pre-K through fifth grade took part in a day packed with physical activity and mental engagement.
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By Chris Colucci
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3/6/26
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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez’s Long Beach career ended the way it started — with another New York State wrestling championship. The senior captured his third title, beating Manhasset’s Will …
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By Dylan Butler
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3/3/26
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