Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Celebrating its centennial year, the Long Island Association hosted its annual State of the Region breakfast on Jan. 9, which included the presumptive gubernatorial candidates: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/19/26
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You might never know that Sophie Marino knows how to skate, let alone wield a hockey stick, unless you got to know the lone female member of the Long Beach High School hockey team.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/16/26
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized across the country as an opportunity to honor the work of civil rights activist and Baptist minister, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The City of Long Beach acknowledged the day, Jan. 19, as the Martin Luther King Community Center hosted its annual MLK commemorative march.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/16/26
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When Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft arrived at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach in March 2017, he quickly got to work connecting with the community. One of his early priorities was establishing a distinct Shabbat service, specifically on the Friday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to recognize the lasting impact and lessons of the civil rights leader. On Jan. 16, Rabbi Zanerhaft oversaw the 10th consecutive MLK Shabbat service at the temple on Neptune Boulevard.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/16/26
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The Long Beach Fire Department is kickstarting the new year with an influx of new safety and rescue gear. At the Long Beach City Council meeting on Jan. 6, the board approved the purchase nearly $330,000 worth of essential “bunker gear” — the durable jackets, pants and boots worn by firefighters — as well as four brand new defibrillator/monitor units, all headed to the LBFD.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/16/26
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Jessica Hernandez, an Oceanside resident, has always looked for ways to help children in the community. Now, she’s pivoting to children abroad with Pencils of Promise — a nonprofit that supports children in impoverished communities in Guatemala, Laos and Ghana. On Jan. 11, Hernandez helped to coordinate a fundraiser for Pencils of Promise at Barrier Brewing Company’s Long Beach location on East Park Avenue.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/16/26
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It was standing-room-only at City Hall as the Long Beach City Council welcomed one re-elected incumbent and two new members on New Year’s Day. George Ennis and Tracey Johnson were sworn in for their first terms, while Michael Reinhart, who was first elected in 2023, took the oath of office for the second time. Reinhart and Ennis began four-year terms, while Johnson, who garnered the third-highest vote total in last November’s election, will serve for two years.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/9/26
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Nearly 18,000 people attended a tribute to the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach massacre in Sydney, Australia, at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center just days after last month’s shooting, and teens from Chabad Teen chapters in Long Beach and the Five Towns joined the Chabad Teen Network, known as CTEEN, in solidarity as they remembered those who died.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/9/26
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Long Beach resident Joel Greenberg created a tour highlighting the city’s diverse neighborhoods and culture, from the Red Brick District and historic homes to the industrial district and houses of worship. The tour also showcases Long Beach’s live music venues, the iconic 2.1-mile boardwalk and the street art that lines city streets.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/9/26
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The list of Long Beach High School wrestling legends runs deep and Dunia Sibomana gets to write one final chapter as not only one of the Marines’ all-time greats but also its most unique star.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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1/9/26
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