This column could have many titles. One might be, “Is there a Democratic Party in Nassau County?” Another could read, “Whatever Happened to the once proud Democratic machine in Long Beach?"
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11/16/23
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The Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, celebrated retired Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, and his support for those with developmental disabilities, by hosting a screening of the short film, “A Voice for …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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9/22/23
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Harvey Weisenberg, a former lifeguard, coach, policeman, assemblyman and always Mr. Long Beach was honored at City Hall Monday for yet another donation to the city.
He gave $20,000 for AEDs, or …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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8/20/23
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Recently, a unique mobile rally and car parade commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the closure of Willowbrook Psychiatric Hospital on Staten Island. Opened in 1947, Willowbrook was, by today’s standards, a horrific institution . . .
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By Harvey Weisenberg
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10/1/20
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Lifelong Long Beach resident and former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg recently published a book about his life experiences titled “For the Love of a Child: My Life, My City & My Mission.” …
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By Bridget Downes
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10/18/18
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Former New York State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg was named a winner by website City & State New York on March 31.
“There were plenty of advocates behind the BFair2DirectCare campaign,” the …
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4/7/17
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Many of the most vulnerable people in our society are cared for by some of the strongest. Looking out for a child or adult with developmental disabilities can be trying . . .
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3/30/17
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The New York state Senate and Assembly agreed on March 13 to pursue a plan to include $45 million in funding in the proposed state budget for direct support professionals who care for those who are …
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By Bridget Downes
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3/23/17
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“It was very profound for me,” John H. Simpkins Jr. said as he recalled marching through the streets of Long Beach with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, at the height of the civil …
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By Bridget Downes
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2/23/17
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We are close to the end of what has been a historic year. So many things happened affecting so many people . . .
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12/22/16
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