Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Nearly 300 pizza parlors and restaurants across the Island will share a slice of Long Island Pizza Strong — a locally based fundraiser which has gathered more than $380,000 for various causes since 2023. This year, the event happening on Feb. 25 will direct proceeds to the family of Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa, a member of the Fifth Precinct and a nine-year veteran of the force, who was killed by an alleged drunk driver on Jan. 31.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/20/26
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Long Beach Public Library patrons are capitalizing on its core services, reporting over $27 million in savings across District 20 last year. The report, released by Nassau Libraries System, includes fellow District 20 libraries in Hewlett-Woodmere, Island Park, Oceanside and Lawrence. Patrons saved $21.4 million by borrowing either a physical book or e-book, rather than making a comparable purchase. Libraries also helped patrons save $2.7 million through free or low-cost enrichment programs for adults or children five and younger.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/20/26
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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez joined a short list of elite Nassau County High School wrestlers Sunday afternoon at Hofstra University’s Mack Sports Complex, becoming just the third-ever five-time …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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2/15/26
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Charlie McAvoy has made it from the Long Beach Ice Arena to the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Long Beach native and NHL pro is playing hockey for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Games — the sole Long Islander representing the United States at this year’s Olympics.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/13/26
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Hedy Page, a Holocaust survivor and a Long Beach artist, died on Feb. 4. She was 96. Hedy Kellman was born in Vienna in 1929. In 1938 she fled to Panama with her parents, Paula and Jacob Kellman, and her brother, Richard, to escape the Nazi regime. The family came to the United States in 1947, and the following year Hedy met and married Eric Pagremanski in Chicago. The two later changed their last name to Page when they became American citizens.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/13/26
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Long Beach resident Michael Skudin received the Captain Andrew J. DiMaggio Award. The award commemorates the life of Andrew J. DiMaggio, a member of the New Rochelle Fire Department known for his impact on the fire service through his instruction and mentorship. Skudin noted he was excited to bring the skills he learned back to Long Beach and help keep the city safe.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/13/26
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According to Nassau County detectives, a 54-year-old Long Beach Middle School teacher is accused of touching a female student athlete in a sexually inappropriate manner during a Dec. 2025 wrestling practice. John Anfossi pleaded not guilty before being released, with a temporary order of protection put into effect.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/13/26
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While Jan. 1 is celebrated as the start of the conventional new year across the globe, the Lunar New Year is recognized in many cultures to honor the start of spring and mark the beginning of the lunisolar calendar. In 2026, the Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 17. On Feb. 15, Artists in Partnership will host a two-part Lunar New Year event at the Long Beach Public Library.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/13/26
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On Jan. 27, Long Beach Middle School teacher John Anfossi was arraigned on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child. The 54-year-old is accused of touching a female student athlete inappropriately during a Dec. 2025 wrestling practice. Anfossi pleaded not guilty before being released, with a temporary order of protection put into effect. His next court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 10.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/6/26
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The Long Beach City Council understands that while the beach closes for the offseason, that doesn’t mean the city’s professional water-rescue team — more than 150 paid service people including lifeguards, EMTs and officers — treat the winter as a four-month-long vacation. The council recently authorized the purchase of two 2025 Yamaha WaveRunners to facilitate lifeguard activities on the water, and also agreed to buy two Nissan Frontier 4x4 pickup trucks to support land operations.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/6/26
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