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The Long Beach Public Library will be holding a fair for the savvy senior on Thursday, June 6 from 10 am until 12 pm for a fabulous morning created for the active, enthusiastic and savvy senior. … more
On June 20, at 7 p.m, a city historian Roberta Fiore will give a talk about all of our boardwalks and then ask those present to share their own favorite stories. Some of the stories may include … more
On Saturday, June 1 at 8 pm, their is going to be a Trivia Night presented by TRIZICAL and it will be emceed by Helen a renowned trivia games hostess. There will be selected questions from a … more
Unsound surf shop hosted its 4th annual Surf Art Show last Saturday, an event that marked the shop’s re-grand opening and also featured music, modern art and delicious local food. Residents … more
Last Saturday, the City of Long Beach, KaBOOM!, JetBlue Airways and Surf for All teamed up to rebuild Magnolia Playground, which was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. Hundreds of volunteers, both … more
The City of Long Beach is launching a new initiative this summer to help local businesses and attract visitors to the city. Food trucks will now operate in Long Beach, part of an effort called “The … more
The city’s annual Memorial Day parade steps off from Ohio Avenue at 9:30 a.m. and marches to City Hall. Over 50 organizations are participating and for the first time, the Long … more
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation located at 700 Magnolia Blvd. oversees the activities of the Beach Park and the Recreation Center. With dozens of sports and program … more
Beach Pass Information for the 2013 Season Despite the damage from Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach residents will be able to head down to the beach this summer. Beach passes are currently on sale in … more
With three surf shops in the city — Unsound, Maritime Surf and Long Beach Surf Shop — there is no shortage of places to find the latest surfboards and gear. But don’t forget about … more
Allegria Hotel 80 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY (516) 889-1300  allegriahotel.com Long Beach Hotel by the Sea 405 East Broadway, Long Beach, … more
Long Beach has a variety of places to dine in. You can get anything from bagels to seafood right here in Long Beach. Bagel & Coffee ShopLong Beach Bagel CaféRob Anzalone757 East Park … more
Long Beach is a city that has something to offer everyone, for every season. Summer, however, is arguably its finest time to shine. With summer right around the corner, the Herald has compiled a list … more
The Long Beach Recreation Department will host the 37th Annual City Manager’s 10-Mile Trophy Run on Sunday, May 26. The race begins at 8 a.m. The race, in memory of recreation leader and race … more
Balaram Stack, the 20-year-old hometown surf ambassador for Long Beach, and one of twenty-four professionals scheduled to compete within the second round of the Quiksilver Pro New York on Wednesday, … more
All eyes were on Balaram Stack Tuesday morning when he competed in his first ever ASP World Tour contest at his home break in Long Beach. As the competition's most publicized wildcard, Stack faced … more
As expected, the opening rounds of the Quiksilver Pro N.Y. competition will begin at 8 a.m. today, where 36 pro surfers, including wildcards Balaram Stack and Asher Nolan, compete in 12, three-man … more
Balaram Stack turned 20 years old today – the same day throngs of spectators crowded the National Boulevard beach and cheered his name, as he stood next to 10-time ASP champion Kelly Slater and a … more
The two most talked about surfers in the Quiksilver Pro N.Y. competition - reigning 10-time ASP Champion Kelly Slater and hometown hero Balaram Stack - will face each other in the sixth of 12-round … more
After 16 pro surfers from across the world hit the waves for the Quiksilver Pro New York Trials, vying for the final wildcard entrant spot for the Quiksilver Pro N.Y. , pro surfer Asher Nolan, of … more
Amid the bustle of Quiksilver’s merchandising tent, as indie rock music reverberated throughout the store and customers crowded inside the massive structure that stretches along the boardwalk … more
The first call for the Trials for the Quiksilver Pro New York kicked off at 8 a.m. Local Pro surfer T.J. Gumiela is competing in … more
When Long Beach residents Jason Alegria and Frank Caputo learned that the festival portion of the Quiksilver Pro New York event — including music, BMX and motocross events — was cancelled on … more
EVENT TIME LOCATION  DESCRIPTION Quiksilver Retail Tent 9am - 8pm Event Site, Long Beach, New York  WIN Through out the event Authentic Signed Surfboards from Kelly … more
Amid talks that the entire Quiksilver Pro N.Y. event was heading toward cancellation, city officials announced this morning that Quiksilver is working closely with the City of Long Beach "to preserve … more
Last week, just a few days after he returned home from a surfing trip to Peru, local pro surfer Balaram Stack said he is trying not to think about the pressure as he gears up for a “whole new … more
Following last month’s announcement of several music acts slated to perform during the Quiksilver Pro New York surf competition in September, Quiksilver announced Wednesday its full line-up of … more
The Evangel Revival Community Church will hold a car wash on Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Long Beach City Hall. To receive these services, residents must pay a $7.00 fee for a regular … more
        On August 7, the Kennedy Plaza will host the previously "rained out" portion of the 3rd Annual Barrier Beach “Memphis” Blues and Arts Festival … more
Get updates and info on the largest action sport event in history! Signup to our mailing list and be the first to know about events, parties, surfing results and more during the … more
The Nassau County teen talent search, “Reach for the Stars,” is holding its finals July 30 at 7:30 at the Lakeside Theatre. The competition will display the talents of 25 vocalists between the … more
The City of Long Beach is proud to present its annual Free Summer Concert Series on the Beach. One of the most popular summer traditions in Long Beach is our free concert series. Shows are held … more
Basic Rules of the Beach: -Learn to swim and never swim alone.-Only swim when lifeguards are on duty.-Always go to the beach with an adult - and swim in front of the lifeguard between the green flags … more
People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating, but under some conditions, sweating just isn't … more
Recreation Center Summer Hours June 25 – August 19, 2011 POOL HOURS: PUBLIC SESSIONS MONDAY 1:30-3:30pm6:30-8:30pm TUESDAY 6:30-8:30am 1:30-3:30pm … more
FUN IN THE SUN For Babies under 6 months:• The two main recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun exposure, and to dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved … more
The following surfing schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather and/or water conditions. All surfers must pay admission to the Beach Park and are subject to all Beach Park and Beach … more
Saturday, August 6, at 2:00 p.m. High Tide will perform a musical tribute to Bob Marley, the legendary genius of Jamaican reggae music, on Saturday, August 6 at 2 p.m. at the Long Beach … more
The Long Beach Public Library is proud to present the 9th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival: Thursday September 15th 7:00 p.m.: Gail Storm (Solo Piano and Vocals) 8:00 p.m.: Bakithi Kumalo … more
Zumba Gold With Certified Zumba Instructor Ruth Karhu Four (4) Sessions from 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. at the Long Beach Public Library. Mondays, August 8, 15, 22 & 29 Zumba Gold is a … more
“Some people say that once you start with music, that becomes your life,” said musician, actress, model and Long Beach resident Alexandra Brodsky, 15, who will compete as a finalist in the … more
Following months of speculation and rumors over the music acts slated to perform during the Quiksilver Pro New York surf competition in September, New York City-rockers Interpol — the acclaimed … more
“I remember George surfing when he was eight or nine,” said Long Beach resident Elisa Gerber of her close friend, the late George Geiser. “It was his life — that was his yoga.” … more
Historical Society Arts & Crafts Festival: Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21 Over 200 craft and food vendors line the boardwalk at Riverside Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 432-1192 … more
Michael Kiefer Swim and Paddle Run:Saturday, July 30 In memory of Firefighter Michael Kieferand sponsored by the Long Beach Patrol. The race will be held at National Blvd. beach at 8 a.m. Call … more
June 29, 2011 – A day after she attended her senior prom, Long Beach High School student Kadee Medrano, 18, strutted down the runway as cameras flashed, fashionable spectators applauded and the … more
On June 27, film crews for the popular TV show "Royal Pains" set up camp on the beach at Pennsylvania Avenue in Long Beach to shoot the show’s eighth episode of the 2011 season. Actor Mark … more
On Saturday, July 23, Neil McCabe will be signing copies of his new book, Two World Order, at Sutton Place (124 W. Park Avenue) from 4-7pm. $5 of every book sold will be donated to Autism … more
“I’m stoked to be here,” Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight told a crowd of hundreds in Times Square on June 16. McKnight was on hand to announce, among other things, that when the … more
Long Beach resident and filmmaker George Ennis is best known for the annual film festival held in his name, the George Ennis Film Festival, an event known for its colorful characters, celebrity … more
  The Quiksilver Pro New York competition is the first Association of Surfing Professionals world tour event ever held on the East Coast, and will be broadcast nationally on MSG Networks … more
Local indie folk-rocker Mike Krum and his band performed for hundreds of spectators on the National Boulevard beach and the Allegria Hotel last Friday, where he tore through a set of infectious … more
Aug. 19 - 21: 6TH ANNUAL BEACH TENNIS USA AND ITF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: All summer long, Beach Tennis combines tennis and beach volleyball into one exciting game. Visit beachtennisusa.net for info. more
The City of Long Beach will play host to the Quiksilver Pro New York Surf Competition September 1 through September 15. This international event will offer a $1 million prize purse, the highest ever … more
The second annual Surf Week in Long Beach, hosted by the Allegria Hotel and presented by NY Sea Productions, took place July 13-15, and featured an array of events, including “Surfing for the … more
With surfing season now in session, many residents across Long Beach are out searching for the latest surf apparel and gear, whether to show off their pride for the sport, or to have reliable … more
On July 13, families from across Long Island headed to the beach on Riverside Boulevard to enjoy a thrilling day of sun and surf courtesy of Surfer’s Way, a not-for-profit organization based in … more
The Farmers Market is located at Kennedy Plaza at Long Beach City Hall, next to LIRR station. It is open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market runs from May … more
Long Beach resident and filmmaker George Ennis is best known for the annual film festival held in his name, the George Ennis Film Festival, an event known for its colorful characters, celebrity … more
Thousands of spectators lined the boardwalk and beaches last Saturday for Long Beach’s annual “Fireworks Extravaganza.” The sky was lit up with an array of colorful fireworks just before 9:30 … more
The City of Long Beach's annual boardwalk Arts & Crafts Festival will be held on the following dates: Sat, Sun, July 16 and 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be 30 food vendors and more than … more
Long Beach Waterfront Warriors 5K Race and Welcome Parade to take place July 23 and 24 Long Beach, NY – July 11, 2011 – The Long … more
Lola's Kitchen & Wine Bar180 W. Park Ave.(516) 442-1090Sorrento's255 West Park Ave(516) 889-4800The Mediterranean Seafood Café952 W. Beech Street(516) 665-8075The Saloon1016 W. Beech … more
Wednesday, July 13 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: “Surfing for the Visually Disabled” … more
July 9 - 15: Between National Blvd. and Magnolia Blvd. July 16 - 22: Between Magnolia Blvd. and Laurelton Blvd. July 23 - 29: Between Laurelton Blvd. and Lafayette Blvd. July 30 - August 5: … more
Surfer's Way, a Long Beach-based non-profit organization designed to offer children with special needs the opportunity to experience the exhilaration and liberation of surfing, is holding its surf … more
Tourists visiting Long Beach by car can breathe a sigh of relief — at least for now. City officials have scrapped a proposal to install parking meters after City Manager Charles Theofan said that the initiative needed further discussion. more
This is an accident just waiting to happen.....WHY...tell me WHY....the boardwalk was fixed in spots in the east end? Yet, the whole shebang will be happening here, mid city, and the actual … more
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