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Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford announced the funding along with Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves and Long Beach officials at a press conference outside of Evangel Revival Community Church in North Park on July 21.

Ford secures funding for ShotSpotter in L.B.

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford and Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma L. Gonsalves announced last week that they had secured $500,000 in funding to bring the ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/30/15

Laura Borawski, far left, Jill Backlin, Lynn Eisenberg and Fran Matkin at the Larry Elovich Memorial Fun Run and Walk in 2013.

Larry Elovich 5K memorial fun run set for Saturday

The Long Beach community will gather on Saturday, Aug. 1, to honor the memory of one of the city's longtime civic leaders. The third annual Larry Elovich Memorial 5K Fun Run and Walk will kick … more

By Andrew Coen | 7/30/15

The Waldbaum’s located at 85 E. Park Ave. is expected to become a Stop & Shop.

Waldbaum's to be replaced by a Stop & Shop

The Waldbaum’s at 85 E. Park Ave. is slated to become a Stop & Shop after its parent company, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company — also known as A&P — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/30/15

Penny Frondelli/Herald Peter Hawkins, who finished first overall, at the start of the race.

Waterfront Warriors welcomes service members to the beach

The streets of the West End were packed with flag-waving residents as the seventh annual Waterfront Warriors welcome parade stepped off on July 19. Twenty-two service members and their families … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/30/15

L.B. man charged in major drug arrest

Long Beach police arrested Carlos Puca, 29, of Long Beach, in the early morning hours of July 20 and charged him with two felony counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to … more

7/23/15

Pro surfer Kelly Slater during the finals of the Quiksilver Pro New York in 2011.

The Quiksilver Pro N.Y. and a community's fight for survival

Months before the crowds flocked to the beaches in September 2011 to watch professional surfers like Kelly Slater during the Quiksilver Pro New York — the largest pro surfing competition ever held … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/22/15

Public works crews water each of the newly planted trees with 15 to 20 gallons of water every week.

Tree replanting on hold until fall

The city will receive millions of dollars in additional state funds to help with the replacement of thousands of Hurricane Sandy-damaged trees that were removed last year. The replanting, which got … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/15/15

The city held its annual fireworks show on July 10, drawing thousands of spectators to the beaches. The event included live music at Long Beach Boulevard.

Long Beach holds annual fireworks extravaganza

The City of Long Beach held its annual Fireworks Extravaganza last Friday, shooting off a firework show visible for miles along the coast. Before the fireworks, there was a free concert held on the … more

7/15/15

A small Portuguese man-of-war was found on Grand Boulevard beach this week.

Man-of-war jellyfish spotted in Long Beach

There were several reports of unusual wildlife washing up on the shores of Long Beach last weekend. On Sunday afternoon, a baby Portuguese man-of-war — a large jellyfish-like animal — was found … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/15/15

Runners lined up on the boardwalk before the race.

Rec holds Fabulous 4th race

The Long Beach Recreation Department held it’s annual Fabulous 4th of July Race in Memory of Sean Ryan last Saturday on the boardwalk. The event consisted of a 4K run at 8:30 a.m. after a 1K … more

7/15/15

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