Long Beach, NY News & Events

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These wrestling teams are having breakout seasons

A look at which athletes are making a name for themselves on the mat.

Only in NewsdayLI college to lose $1.8M in funding after Ed Department claims program is racially discriminatory

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Rapper Pitbull headed to Jones Beach this summer

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Upcoming Events

Friday, January 16

Great Books Discussion Group: Maus

Jan19

Discussion of the graphic biography "Maus" by Art Spiegelman

Where

Long Beach Public Library

111 W. Park Ave.

Long Beach, NY

Phone

516-432-7201

Price

free

Website

longbeachlibrary.org

Life Insurance Made Simple: Protecting What Matters Most

Jan20

Learn about the different types of life insurance coverage plans and how each can help with expenses, income protection and long-term goals, preference given to residents, register starting Jan. 6

Where

Farmingdale Public Library

116 Merritts Ave.

Farmingdale, NY

Phone

516-249-9090

Price

free

Website

farmingdalelibrary.org

Great Books Discussion Group: Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Feb2

Discussion of the novel "Behind the Beautiful Forevers" by Katherine Boo

Where

Long Beach Public Library

111 W. Park Ave.

Long Beach, NY

Phone

516-432-7201

Price

free

Website

longbeachlibrary.org

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Friday, January 16

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