The Long Beach Historical Society is set to host a nostalgic blast from the past with its “Woodstock Revisited Gala” at Temple Emanu-El on Saturday, March 9.
The event is scheduled …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/16/24
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Elected officials gathered at the Long Beach school district administration building last week to speak out against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget cuts to schools. Parents, educators, …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/9/24
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The legacy of a man whose generosity knew no bounds is setting sail in Island Park.
Three years ago, John Esposito, a longtime Island Park resident, left a request in his will for his cousin — …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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2/9/24
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2025 on Jan. 16, revealing, among other things, the aid each school district would be receiving — or losing.
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/2/24
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The Long Beach Humane Society, which has been in operation since 1976, is at risk of closing amid a financial crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
“It takes a lot of money to run a …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/2/24
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The City of Long Beach announced on Monday that Police Commissioner Ron Walsh had resigned. The city said that Walsh stepped down “in order to pursue other professional …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/26/24
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Long Beach boasts any number of arts fairs and concerts throughout the year. Arts in the Plaza draws hundreds who peruse goods from local shops, while concerts bring a variety of vibes on the beach …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/26/24
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Will Skudin can routinely be found on his surfboard in the waves off Long Beach, waiting for one more good ride.
But on Jan. 22, the 37-year-old Skudin, whose family name is synonymous with …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/26/24
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The Long Beach Board of Education met for its rescheduled meeting Jan. 16, initially planned for Jan. 9 but delayed due to inclement weather.
The spotlight of the meeting centered on the high …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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1/26/24
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The new Long Beach City Council held its first regular meeting on Jan. 2, and one of its first orders of business was to appoint a new city manager, Long Beach resident Dan Creighton.
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By Brendan Carpenter
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1/19/24
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