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Park Avenue flooded after heavy rainfall hit the South Shore of Nassau County Friday morning.

Heavy rain causes flooding in Long Beach

Heavy rainfall that began on Friday morning consumed Nassau County’s South Shore and flooded some streets in Long Beach. A flood advisory was in effect for eastern Nassau County until 2:45 p.m., … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/7/17

Long Beach paying it forward

Long Beach residents know too well the aftermath of historic flooding — the desperate need for supplies and money after losing everything, gas shortages, the anxiety of being displaced, the monumental task of rebuilding. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/24/16

Long Beach residents John McNally, left, and Allison Kallelis embark on the city’s spring Scavenger Hunt.

City hosts spring Scavenger Hunt

After hosting its first scavenger hunt in October, the city led a "spring hunt" on May 15, in which teams of residents uncovered fun facts about Long Beach by exploring shops, restaurants and historic sights while competing for great prizes. more

5/26/16

Despite Long Beach dog owners’ call for a pilot dog park on the beach, the city rejected the request last week, citing safety and cleanliness concerns. (Courtesy Dogs of Long Beach/Facebook)

City rejects pilot dog park on the beach

Months after many Long Beach residents called for a pilot dog park on the beach, the city rejected the request last week — citing health and safety concerns — despite reviewing a survey that showed support for the measure. more

By Ben Strack | 5/11/16

Long Beach firefighters helped rebuild a vandalized 9/11 memorial in the West End on Sunday. Photos by Joseph Kellard

LBFD members rebuild vandalized 9/11 memorial

Bill Murphy, who built and maintained a September 11 memorial on Oceanview yards from his California Street home, noticed early Saturday that the metal frame that holds a flagpole was torn from the … more

By Joseph Kellard | 12/13/15

Courtesy Dogs of Long Beach/FacebookThe City Council is considering designating the beach at Long Beach Boulevard a dog park during the offseason.

Dogs on the beach?

After a group of residents circulated a petition calling for beach access for dogs that garnered more than 2,000 signatures, the City Council announced last week that it would conduct a survey on … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/15/15

Boardwalk directories, like this one at Riverside beach, will include maps of local businesses.

L.B. aims to boost tourism, support local businesses with new initiatives

While last summer could be considered something of a rebound for Long Beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the city seems to be riding high this season, basking in good publicity and … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/25/14

The city is extending its post-Hurricane Sandy marketing campaign into the winter months in an attempt to help businesses during the holidays, an initiative that includes another TV commercial featuring the new boardwalk lights, pictured.

Long Beach hits the airwaves — again

Just as the city took to the airwaves to promote that it was open for business in the summer, a new marketing campaign is underway to let everyone know there is quite a bit to do here in the winter … more

12/11/13

Chris Quinn and his daughter, Leah, 2, checked out the new holiday lights on the boardwalk at a ceremony on Monday.

Holiday events aim to draw visitors to Long Beach

The holiday season kicked off in Long Beach this week with a number of festive events, including the lighting of the new boardwalk holiday lights. Events and activities are scheduled during the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/4/13

Project 11561 founders Allison Kallelis, far left, Heather O'Grady, Jackie Wilkinson and Jessie Farrell used crowdfunding to raise $10,000 for holiday lights in the West End.

Miracle on Beech Street

This week, a group of residents and West End business owners met their fundraising goal to replace holiday lights in the West End that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy, one of the many initiatives … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 11/20/13

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