The Long Beach family of Lazar LaPenna, the Little Leaguer who collapsed and died last April at Point Lookout Park after reportedly suffering a seizure on the field, has filed a notice of claim against Hempstead town and other jurisdictions. That claim — generally filed against a municipality ahead of a lawsuit — alleges required life-saving equipment was not available when LaPenna died.
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By James Bernstein
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7/8/22
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Lazar LaPenna had just celebrated his 10th birthday on Wednesday. Two days later, he was doing what he loved best — playing Little League baseball. But it would be his last game.
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By James Bernstein
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5/2/22
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Sen. Charles Schumer announced at a news conference Thursday that $19 million was allocated in President Joseph Biden’s proposed 2021-22 budget to complete a project to dredge the Jones Beach …
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By Darwin Yanes
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6/4/21
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Two Hempstead Town Bay Constables were honored Tuesday for their quick action in saving the life of a man who fell into frigid waters while duck hunting near the Curtis E. Fisher West Marina in Point …
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By Darwin Yanes
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1/14/21
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Beginning Friday, Dec. 4 and through the month the Town of Hempstead is providing free drive-in movies featuring holiday and winter classics for the whole family.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/3/20
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Point Lookout may be tiny, in geographical terms, covering less than two-tenths of a square mile at the very eastern tip of the Long Beach barrier island, but it seems to have always had a giant sign …
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By James Bernstein
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8/14/20
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The Town of Hempstead will host a drive-in concert and fireworks show on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Independence Day celebration at Town Park Point Lookout.Popular local music …
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6/22/20
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While Nassau County legislators may be divided on many issues, they recently made it clear that they agree on the importance of protecting Long Island’s wetlands.
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9/27/19
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Performances/On Stage
AidaThe hit musical based on Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, Thursday and Friday, June 27-28, 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 29, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 30, 2 p.m. John W. Engeman …
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6/27/19
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By Bridget Downes
bdownes@liherald.com
Long Beach firefighters had their hands full last weekend when they responded to house fires in Long Beach and Point Lookout.
On Friday at around 5 …
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By Bridget Downes
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11/21/18
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