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Long Beach Student Who Survived Chimpanzee Attack Dominates In Wrestling Competition Long Beach Student Who Survived Chimpanzee Attack Dominates In Wrestling Competition
Long Beach Student Who Survived Chimpanzee Attack Dominates In Wrestling Competition A Long Island teen who, as a child, narrowly survived a chimpanzee attack in his native Central Africa is now showing his resilience by making a name for himself in high school wrestling. When Dunia Sibomana Rodriguez was only 6, his life was forever changed. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he traveled into Virunga National Park to play with his brother and cousin one day when the trio was attacked by a chimpanzee. Sibomana Rodriguez’s younger brother and cousin were killed in attack and the 6-year-old suffered severe injuries to his lips and face. In 2015, rangers from …

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by Sophie Grieser
News
Teen Enters Plea In Collision That Killed Beloved Long Beach HS Athlete Teen Enters Plea In Collision That Killed Beloved Long Beach HS Athlete
Teen Enters Plea In Collision That Killed Beloved Long Beach HS Athlete A Long Island teenager has been indicted for allegedly running a stop sign, striking another teenager with his SUV, and causing his death, authorities said. Valley Stream resident Mactyme Michel, aged 19, was indicted on Monday, July 10 for his role in a January 2023 incident that killed a high school senior in Long Beach, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. On January 12, 2023, Michel was driving a 2012 Honda Pilot northwest on Cantiague Lane in Westbury. Earlier Report: Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete' At approx…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash
Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Services have been scheduled for a Long Island teenager killed after being hit by an SUV while skateboarding. Gerrin Hagen, who turned 18 on Monday, Dec. 26, played both ice hockey and lacrosse at Long Beach High School, where he was a senior. Earlier report: Teen Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville The incident happened in Hicksville around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. Hagen was riding his skateboard westbound on Cantiague Lane near Robbins Lane when he was struck by a 19-year-old driving a 2012 Honda Pilot, also traveling westbound, Nassau County Police said. He…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete' Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete'
Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Wonderful Student, Talented Athlete' Updated story: Services Scheduled For Long Beach HS Senior Killed In Crash A teenager killed after being hit by an SUV while skateboarding is being remembered as a two-sport varsity sports standout who was a strong student. Long Island resident Gerrin Hagen, who turned 18 on Monday, Dec. 26, played both ice hockey and lacrosse at Long Beach High School, where he was a senior. Earlier report: Teen Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By SUV In Hicksville The incident happened in Hicksville around 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. Hagen was riding his skateboard westbound on C…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Three Nassau HS Football Players Airlifted To Hospitals After Injuries Three Nassau HS Football Players Airlifted To Hospitals After Injuries
Three Nassau HS Football Players Airlifted To Hospitals After Injuries Three junior varsity high school football players were hospitalized with injuries sustained in separate games on Long Island on Saturday, Sept. 14. Two Long Beach JV players are said to be in stable condition after colliding in a game at around 10:50 a.m. According to Nassau County Police, Fourth Precinct officers responded to the Long Beach High School located at 322 Lagoon Drive for two youths injured while playing football.  Upon arrival, police observed an injured 14-year-old boy who had collided with a 15-year-old player. The 14-year-old sustained a neck injury and was transporte…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Three Long Beach Elementary Schools Closed After Student Diagnosed With E. Coli Three Long Beach Elementary Schools Closed After Student Diagnosed With E. Coli
Three Long Beach Elementary Schools Closed After Student Diagnosed With E. Coli Three elementary schools in Long Beach will be closed on Monday, June 24 after a student was diagnosed with a suspected E. coli infection. The City of Long Beach has been under a “boil water” alert since Friday afternoon, June 21 for possible E.coli contamination.  The district said the closures of the East, West and Lindell schools on Monday were made out of "an abundance of caution." "Although we can provide adequate bottled water for students and staff to drink, we cannot guarantee proper handwashing among students," the school district said in a statement. "Even though this is rea…

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by Joe Lombardi