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Excitement-filled volleyball games were the centerpiece of the memorial tournament for Casey Skudin.
Serving, setting and spiking on the sand for Long Beach's own
The sandy dunes of Point Lookout hosted a celebration last Friday in a feature of sport, camaraderie, and community, all in the name of one of Long Beach’s own — Casey Skudin. The … more
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City suspends adult volleyball league play
Adult volleyball league play, one of the biggest summer attractions in Long Beach, has been suspended indefinitely after spectators and those waiting to play continued to block an emergency lane … more
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David Sorise spiked the ball over the net as his team, Socks on the Beach, competed against the Fozzies at the 22nd annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament on Sept. 8.
Michelle O'Neill Volleyball Tournament draws thousands
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com The beach was packed on Sept. 8 as thousands of people gathered on the sand to play volleyball in the 22nd annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball … more
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Organizers of special events, including the Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament, said that the discussion of increasing permit fees, as well as a proposal to reimburse the city, have cast a pall over preparations for this year’s events.
Event organizers demand answers
The City Council may have tabled a second public hearing at last week’s meeting to discuss the possibility of increasing the cost of special-event permits as a response to the city’s financial … more
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Baldwin captains, from left, Kaia Harrison, Jenna Annecchiarico and Aziah Hudson led the way to a 60-24 win over Massapequa as the Lady Bruins claimed a fifth straight Nassau Class AA championship. They went on to win their first-ever state Federation crown.
A salute to champions from 2017-18
It was a banner season for many high school athletic programs in the Herald’s coverage area. Listed are many of the top team accomplishments, in chronological order. more
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Joe Deruvo and Kiersten Kissinger tipped the ball back over the net at the 21st annual Michelle O’Neill volleyball tournament on Sept. 9.
Annual volleyball tournament benefits children with cancer
Hundreds of people packed Laurelton Boulevard beach on Sept. 9 for the 21st annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament — one of the largest events in Long Beach. The tournament, which … more
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Michelle O’Neill tourney celebrates 20 years
The Michelle O’Neill Foundation kicked off its 20th annual volleyball tournament last Saturday, an event that attracted thousands of participants and spectators to the nets along Long Beach’s shore for competitive and recreational play. more
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Point Lookout Paralympian seeks gold in Rio
When Lora Webster began to feel constant pain in her knee while playing on two basketball teams nearly 20 years ago, she paid a visit to the doctor. After a biopsy showed a cancerous tumor in her left tibia, the then-11-year-old athlete made one request. more
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Upcoming events in and around Long Beach
Long Island’s largest 9/11 ceremony will take place at 7:30 a.m. in Point Lookout, and will feature an interactive sunrise memorial to remember the heroes during the attacks and celebrate their legacy. For more events, click above. more
Photos by Eric Dunetz/HeraldThe beach was packed during last year’s Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament. This year’s event is set for Sept. 12 at Laurelton Boulevard beach.
Bump, set, spike!
Almost everyone in Long Beach has a story about how supportive the community can be. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the years that have followed, neighbors helping neighbors, and … more
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