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Rooftop and beachfront yoga classes are offered throughout the day at NY Fit Fest.

New York Fit Fest is returning to Long Beach for a day of self-care on Sunday, Sept. 25. The one-of-a-kind fitness and wellness experience, for the first time, will now only be on the roof of the … more

9/23/22

Players in the Barefoot Bocce League were extremely focused, and clearly well-hydrated.

Long Beach’s emerging sport: bocce ball

Many might not know it, but bocce ball is a serious sport. It involves sweat, tears and, of course, brightly colored balls. The Barefoot Bocce League has been active in Long Beach since 2014, … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/22/22

Ken Moore, Democratic candidate in the 9th Senate District race.

Kaminsky casts long shadow in area Senate race

Todd Kaminsky casts a long shadow in Long Beach and the Five Towns, which make up much of the 9th State Senatorial District. Kaminsky was a state senator for eight years, and chaired the upper … more

By James Bernstein | 9/22/22

Long Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars members presented the colors at the 21st-anniversary remembrance of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Recalling 9/11, 21 years later

Twenty-one years may have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, the day America was attacked by hijacked jetliners that slammed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, but Al Fuentes is among … more

By James Bernstein | 9/15/22

Paul Gillespie has been a familiar face on the beach as a lifeguard for the past 53 years, 15 of them as Long Beach’s chief.

Chief lifeguard turns in his whistle after 53 years

Paul Gillespie has been looking at the sea for 53 years, either from his perch on a lifeguard stand or while supervising others who save lives at the ocean. He will continue gazing at the water in … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/15/22

Councilwoman Liz Treston brought MacGyver to the city’s 21st annual observance of the 9/11 terror attack. Here, MacGyver gets t meet with city manager Donna Gayden.

Most popular city council member: MacGyver

Ask anyone in Long Beach how many city council members there are, and they will say five. But there is one more, sort of. But this one never proposes legislation, argues with other council … more

By James Bernstein | 9/15/22

Cops investigate fight that left a senior citizen injured

A man was punched and kicked by a group of teenagers in Long Beach Sunday night after he confronted them about excessive noise, said police. Police are investigating who instigated the situation, … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/8/22

City Council President Karen McInnis said at Tuesday’s council meeting that she had appointed a committee to study ways of getting more LIRR passengers to the beach.

Programs phased out, seniors speak up to council

A group of senior citizens told the City Council Tuesday night that several of their important exercise, recreational and educational programs at the Long Beach Recreation Center had been eliminated, … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Anthony D’Esposito, a Hempstead town councilman, faces former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen in the November election in a race to succeed the retiring congresswoman Kathleen Rice.

D’Esposito, Gillen look to spirited race

In her Democratic primary race last month, Laura Gillen faced jabs from her opponent. She had lost her 2019 re-election bid for Hempstead town supervisor. Yet Gillen won the primary anyway. But … more

By James Bernstein | 9/8/22

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was joined by numerous local Pakistani leaders and residents to announce his relief effort for Pakistan in Valley Stream last Friday.

Blakeman announces relief effort for Pakistan

For nearly the past month, Pakistan has been impacted by severe flooding. With at least a third of the country underwater, the flooding hasn’t let up. As of Saturday Sep. 3, the cumulative … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/8/22

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