Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Long Beach Waterfront Warriors held their annual 5K race on the morning of July 19, followed by a parade down Beech Street, from Ohio Avenue to New York Avenue, with a community barbecue at Long Beach Catholic School to finish off the all-day event.
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By Wesley Schnell
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7/24/26
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The Island Park Public Library transformed its parking lot into a prehistoric playground on July 11 as dozens of families from Island Park and Long Beach gathered for the second annual Dino Games, a collaborative summer event designed to keep children active, engaged and excited about reading.
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By Abigail Grieco
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7/24/26
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Nassau County Alternate Deputy Presiding Officer Michael Giangregorio Legislator Patrick Mullaney introduced legislation that would create a Blue Envelope Program aimed at improving communication between law enforcement officers and neurodivergent drivers during traffic stops and emergency situations.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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7/24/26
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During the July 7 City Council meeting, council members announced the end of a 16-year drought in contract negotiations between the city and the Long Beach Professional Fire Fighters Association, after an agreement was reached to certify a multi-year contract that began almost immediately and stretches until June 2030.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/17/26
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The City of Long Beach celebrated its own 100th birthday with fanfare in 2022, so it wasn’t about to let America’s 250th birthday be any less exciting. On July 10, the city presented its annual fireworks display on the beach.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/17/26
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In early July, Assemblyman Ari Brown and New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick delivered six-figure funding to help renovate the Long Beach Police Department headquarters. The $100,000 boost will be used for structural improvements and upgrades at police headquarters.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/17/26
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The annual Long Beach Arts and Crafts Boardwalk Festival is approaching 40 years of presenting small businesses during a summer weekend — this year, it was held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a rainy July 11 and picture-perfect July 12. While food trucks and booths offered tasty treats from classic zeppoles to shaved ice, many local businesses were among the vendors. Over 200 vendor booths stretched from Long Beach Boulevard to Edwards Boulevard.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/17/26
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Shootout for Soldiers — the annual 24-hour lacrosse game and fundraiser — took place at the new Point Lookout Athletic Complex, marking the first time hosting the event in the Town of Hempstead. Along with a new game starting every hour, beginning at 9 a.m. July 8 and concluding at 9 a.m. Thursday, the nonstop event included community engagement activities and veteran recognition.
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By Wesley Schnell
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7/17/26
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Around 11:30 a.m. on July 16, Town of Hempstead beaches — Lido, Point Lookout, Malibu and Nickerson — were shut down after a shark was seen off the coast. The size and species of the shark are currently unknown. Beachgoers were pulled from the water until lifeguards and the town's Shark Patrol completed a search of the area using Jet Skis and drones.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/16/26
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The City of Long Beach has coordinated with the Long Beach Arts Council to invite local artists to paint murals on the beachfront ticket booths along the boardwalk. After the first phase, the renovation of six booths, was completed in May, the project was expanded to an additional 10 booths. In early July, the work was finished, and the booths were officially unveiled.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/10/26
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