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Isabel Combs, 1, picked her favorite pumpkin in the patch at the city’s annual Fall Festival at Kennedy Plaza last Sunday.

The City of Long Beach hosted its annual Fall Festival on Saturday where more than 300 people enjoyed seasonal activities like pumpkin picking, a Halloween costume contest and hayrides. Craft … more

10/18/18

More than 30 participants learned how to play the sport of Pickleball during a course run by the Town of Hempstead on June 7 at Seaman Neck Park in Seaford.

Pickleball: It's a big dill in local parks

Pickleball, a cross between badminton and tennis, is the fastest growing sport among baby boomers in America. Created in the 1960s, and now popular in many retirement communities, the game is played on a badminton ... more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/14/16

The city will hold its annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4.

City ringing in the holidays with events

Nominate Someone GreatWe are looking for someone “great” to join City officials in lighting the tree. We want to know who has done great things for our community. We want to hear about … more

12/2/15

Photos Courtesy Kerry Ann Troy/Long Beach Recreation Department Hundreds of runners lined up on the boardwalk before the race.

Hundreds turn out for annual Turkey Trot

The city’s Department of Parks & Recreation held its annual City Council Turkey Trot last Sunday. More than 700 runners turned out for the event, which included two races — a one-mile race for … more

11/27/15

Herald intern Grace Poppe soared during her her first trapeze lesson at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

The girl on the flying trapeze

I am 18 years old, and despite my love of travel and new experiences, I have never really considered myself the adventurous type. However, I surprised my family, friends and even myself when I agreed to try a private trapeze lesson at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow for the first time. Although I doubted my meager gymnastics experience from the age 4 would be of much help, the prospect was enticing. more

By Grace Poppe | 8/1/13

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