Friday, October 2, 2026
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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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Daniel Creighton, 55, a Long Beach resident for nearly 10 years, was hired as Long Beach city manager in January 2024. He was offered a new contract after a unanimous City Council vote at the July 7 council meeting. Creighton’s two-year contract technically began on Jan. 3, and runs through Jan. 2, 2028.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/10/26
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Long Beach is scheduled to receive $180,000 as a result of the State’s Municipal Parks and Recreation statewide grant program. On June 30, Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $10 million in funding awarded to 20 different statewide projects as part of round two of the Municipal Park and Recreation Grant Program.
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By Wesley Schnell
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7/10/26
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The annual Long Beach tradition — lasting nearly 40 years — combining local small businesses, the arts community and the iconic boardwalk continues as the Arts and Crafts Festival returns on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/10/26
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For eight weeks throughout the summer season, Artists in Partnership is going to be offering a free storytelling and arts and crafts program for children from ages 3 to 6 every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., during the farmers market at Kennedy Plaza.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/10/26
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti held a news conference at the Town Park at Point Lookout on July 9, joined by partners from Northwell Health, to launch the town's Summertime Wellness Series. The officials offered skin cancer screenings and prevention advice.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/9/26
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