In less than a month, Nassau County will be without a district attorney. Kathleen Rice, who has held the position since 2006, will be heading off to Washington, D.C. . . .
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12/4/14
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The Long Beach Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, a non-profit group that works to curb a problem that members say is rampant in Long Beach, will be extending its reach to Rockville Centre as …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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9/25/14
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The Long Beach Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking received a $27,500 grant to mentor the Rockville Centre Youth Council. The grant came from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
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9/24/14
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A week before Long Beach High School seniors celebrate their prom and graduation, the Long Beach Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking announced that it has launched a new advertising campaign …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/18/14
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The City Council passed a measure on Tuesday that increases the fine for anyone who violates the city’s social host law, a day after a Town Hall meeting was held to address the dangers of underage …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/22/14
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The City Council is holding a public hearing Tuesday to discuss a measure that would increase the fines for anyone who violates the city’s social host law, with officials saying that tougher …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/15/14
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A woman who was arrested in 2012 after she served cotton candy-flavored vodka to minors chose earlier this month to serve 60 days in jail instead of completing her probation.
Long Beach resident …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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3/26/14
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There were 35 drug overdoses in Long Beach last year. Six were fatal, and four of those were attributable to heroin.
In light of the apparently growing heroin problem on Long Island, the city held …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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3/19/14
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Following the death of a Long Beach man last month from what police suspect was a drug overdose, the city will host a panel discussion next week in an effort to educate the community about drug abuse …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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3/6/14
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A group of Long Beach High School students are creating awareness about the dangers of underage drinking — and urging parents to think twice about placing those liquor and beer bottles next to …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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12/5/13
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