How do you know it’s fall in Long Beach? The annual Fall Festival returns to Kennedy Plaza this weekend, after a two-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.
There will be rides for …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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10/6/22
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Since last December, when the Long Beach City Council voted unanimously to opt out of a New York state program to allow retail sales of marijuana, the issue has been dormant. Some even said dead. …
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By James Bernstein
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9/29/22
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You may never have thought of Long Beach as a vegan town, but the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals does.
In a survey conducted by PETA, Long Beach was ranked in the top 10, landing …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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8/18/22
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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association and FirstNet, Built with AT&T, have partnered to launch a statewide health and wellness program that will be available to all 58 county sheriff’s offices in New York.
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Staff Report
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8/1/22
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“He lived by the sea, was raised by the sea, was an avid sports fan and came to this camp.”
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin was talking about Lazar LaPenna, the 10-year-old …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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7/28/22
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There are more than 15,000 jobs — a record amount — posted on the state labor department’s seasonal job bank in a variety of industries from amusement parks to farms and restaurants and summer camps across every region.
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By Jeff Bessen
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6/30/22
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Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history.
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By Tom Carrozza
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6/23/22
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As part of its ongoing celebration of Long Beach’s centennial, the city has begun to focus on small businesses that date back decades.
Several Long Beach businesses have been highlighted, …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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6/16/22
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It was a day for members of Long Beach’s business community to shed their work clothes and have a good time.
The Chamber of Commerce and the city sponsored a Scavenger Hunt on May 14, …
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By James Bernstein
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6/2/22
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Long Beach officials over the weekend said they have begun eviction proceedings against the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, saying the organization has "consistently failed to meet" with city …
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By James Bernstein
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5/22/22
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