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CrossFit co-owner Sean Pastuch said that the new location, at 1079 W. Beech St., above, would be nearly double the size of the previous location, at 901 W. Beech St.

The owners of a former Long Beach business, CrossFit King of the Beach, appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals last month in an attempt to return to the West End, after Hurricane Sandy forced … more

By Jasmine Blennau | 7/9/14

Long Beach City Council approves fee increases

The City Council approved increases last week in residential parking permit fees; water and sewer and sanitation rates; and bus fares, a measure that officially balances the recently approved budget … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/25/14

The Gallo family, from left, Lorenzo, Desiree, Alex and Sam, on the balcony of their rebuilt Pennsylvania Avenue home.

Residents return post-Sandy, but at a price

More than 500 days after being displaced by Hurricane Sandy, which flooded her one-story bungalow in the West End, Sam Gallo finally came home on May 30, having given entirely new meaning to the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/20/14

Swingbellys owner Sean Sullivan, behind the bar of his West End barbecue restaurant.

Sun, surf and barbecue

When the temperatures rise, people flock to the West End barbecue joint Swingbellys for pulled pork, pickle chips and cold beer. The Herald recently caught up with owner Sean Sullivan, who spoke … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/22/14

Jim Trainor, far left, holding his nephew, Johnny; his mom, Jane Trainor; and brother, Tim.

J.W. Trainor’s to celebrate 40 years

More than a year after it reopened following damage from Hurricane Sandy, J.W. Trainor’s, a popular bar and restaurant in the West End, will hold its 40th anniversary celebration next week. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/18/14

Community mourns the loss of Sean McCarthy

Sean McCarthy called his close friend Michael Chandler on April 9 to chat about the Mets’ opening day and to catch up. The two lifelong friends and diehard Mets fans grew up in the West End, and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/16/14

Residents checked out a presentation made by Verizon Wireless, which is looking to install a wireless communication facility in the West End.

Residents blast proposed cell antennas in West End

Verizon Wireless is looking to install a new wireless communication facility in the West End, saying that it would improve cell phone service and wireless capabilities for its customers. On Feb. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/19/14

the revised army corps project calls for a system of dunes and jetties. The red line illustrates the current level of the beach, while the yellow lines indicate the addition of 4.7 million cubic yards of sand.

Army Corps presents plan to public

Another Hurricane Sandy would likely breach a system of dunes and berms called for in an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection project for the barrier island, but corps officials said that those … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/12/14

Knights of Columbus members Ron Browne, left, Hank McCann and George Gentilesco in front of the construction site where the organization’s new headquarters is being rebuilt.

Knights of Columbus rising from the ashes

Twelve months ago, the heavily damaged headquarters of the Long Beach Knights of Columbus sat at the corner of West Beech Street and Minnesota Avenue, with nothing inside but piles of charred lumber … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/31/13

West End winter wonderland

Hundreds braved last Saturday’s snowstorm to line the streets of the West End and watch the Electric Light Parade. The parade was the culminating event of the “Winter Wonderland” day, … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/24/13

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