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Austin Gibbons surfing in Long Beach on July 9.

Austin Gibbons, Long Beach surfer and lacrosse player, dies at 27

Long Beach resident and surfer Austin Gibbons died on July 10. He was 27. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/12/25

Beatriz Salinas plans to take her Airstream to Montauk this month to sell some jewelry.

Vintage airstream becomes mobile jewelry boutique for Point Lookout artist Beatriz Salinas

Beatriz Salinas transforms a 1962 Airstream into BEA, a traveling jewelry boutique inspired by sculpture, memories, and aquatic life across Long Island. more

By Sara Lodespoto | 7/4/25

Leigh Crane and Devin Parker, the city’s sanitation superintendent, have formed a relationship over the years while Crane has worked to recognize the city’s workers.

A brunch to show these Long Beach city workers how appreciated they are

Sanitation workers play a crucial role in any community. They keep streets and neighborhoods clean — without them, they would be far from it — and most of the time, they do it without any … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/27/25

Players took to the courts to have some fun, all in Skudin’s name.

Long Beach plays volleyball in Casey Skudin’s name

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

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/27/25

Hundreds of vendors lined the boardwalk for the annual Long Beach Chamber of Commerce vendor fair on June 21 and 22.

Long Beach Chamber's vendor fair packs the boardwalk

Local businesses ventured out onto the boardwalk again as the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual vendor fair last weekend. The boardwalk fair was a hit before Covid, before taking … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/27/25

Ellen Pickus, of Baldwin, has been on stage this month in a new production of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore,’ with performances across Long Island through Sunday.

This former Long Beach teacher returned to the stage in Gilbert & Sullivan’s 'H.M.S. Pinafore'

Ellen Pickus, a 75-year-old Baldwin resident and a retired Long Beach English teacher, has been back on stage this month with the Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island, in a new production of “H.M.S. Pinafore.” more

By Hernesto Galdamez | 6/27/25

The new ocean-themed signs show walkers, runners and bikers precisely how far away some Long Beach spots are.

Just in time for beach season, Long Beach added these boardwalk enhancements

The Long Beach boardwalk and the city’s beaches are its crown jewels. People come from near and far to enjoy summer days on the boards, on the sand and in the ocean. In an effort to … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/20/25

Sarah Peters held the grand opening for her new Limitless Physical Therapy space on May 10.

This Long Beach therapist was once a star gymnast

Sarah Peters had a number of scholarship opportunities in gymnastics waiting for her. Then she suffered a debilitating ankle injury, forcing her to rethink her life plans. That injury turned out to … more

By Sara Lodespoto | 6/20/25

The LaPenna family has settled with two parties following their 2022 lawsuit.

LaPenna family settles with two in wrongful death lawsuit

Lazar LaPenna was playing in a little league baseball game on April 29, 2022, two days after his 10th birthday, when he collapsed after getting a base hit. LaPenna was diagnosed with epilepsy at a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/20/25

Graduates threw their caps in celebration on their joyous day.

Long Beach Class of 2025 tosses their caps

In a celebration of accomplishments and what’s to come, Long Beach High School’s Class of 2025 tossed their caps to mark their graduation on June 12. Graduates and their families … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/20/25

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