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Megan Casey of Shine’s Bar in the West End served different types of beer at the annual Tasting by the Sea fundraiser hosted by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians Division 17.

Tasting by the Sea returned to Long Beach on May 11, featuring food and beverages from local restaurants and breweries around the barrier island. The second annual event, hosted by the Ancient … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/24/18

Christina Daly/HeraldDane Mackie, a 17-year-old from Barbados, edged out seasoned pros to take home the top prize last Saturday at the 18th annual Unsound Pro surfing competition, the largest contest in New York.

Grom tops Unsound surf competition

The Unsound Pro surf competition returned to the Lincoln Boulevard beach for its 18th year last week, as 48 surfers battled it out from Sept. 1 to 5. The competition also featured a vending … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/10/15

The event was organized by Peaceful Minds, with participation by members of Lt. John F. O’Grady VFW Post 1384, Ancient Order of the Hibernians Division 17 and the “Fighting” 69th Infantry unit.

Boardwalk march benefits veterans

Long Beach-based nonprofit wellness center Peaceful Minds held its 5th Annual Boardwalk March on June 13 as residents joined members of Lt. John F. O’Grady VFW Post 1384, the Ancient Order of the … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/8/15

A variety of food vendors will be stationed on the boardwalk and the beach, as indicated in the above map that the city released last week, part of an effort by the city to again expand food concessions there.

The Shoregasboard to return this summer

Beachgoers will again have more food options to look forward to this summer, when the city rolls out its food truck court — the Shoregasboard — and brings back a variety of food vendors and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/30/15

Trisha Daly, left, a partner at The Blue Bungalow, with Swingbellys co-owner Kelly Sullivan and A Whale's Tale owner Gregg LaPenna at one of the new boardwalk directories.

City unveils new business directories 

The city officially unveiled its new “boardwalk directories” this week, part of an effort to promote local businesses. The directories include maps of local establishments, much like a mall … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/8/14

Swingbellys owner Sean Sullivan, behind the bar of his West End barbecue restaurant.

Sun, surf and barbecue

When the temperatures rise, people flock to the West End barbecue joint Swingbellys for pulled pork, pickle chips and cold beer. The Herald recently caught up with owner Sean Sullivan, who spoke … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/22/14

A variety of food vendors will be stationed on the boardwalk and the beach, part of an effort by the city to expand food concessions there.

The Shoregasboard is back!

Beachgoers have some new food options to look forward to this summer. In addition to the continuation of the successful food truck court — the Shoregasboard — introduced last summer, the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 4/16/14

The Pay it Forward crew: Sean and Kelly Sullivan, left, Jackie and Billy Kupferman, Janet Slavin, Michelle and Tim Kelly.

People of the Year 2013: Project Pay it Forward

"In the days after the storm, there was a mentality of helping one another — it was such a mess, but there was also such a feeling of community. You really felt like you were literally helping … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/30/13

The city is extending its post-Hurricane Sandy marketing campaign into the winter months in an attempt to help businesses during the holidays, an initiative that includes another TV commercial featuring the new boardwalk lights, pictured.

Long Beach hits the airwaves — again

Just as the city took to the airwaves to promote that it was open for business in the summer, a new marketing campaign is underway to let everyone know there is quite a bit to do here in the winter … more

12/11/13

Chris Quinn and his daughter, Leah, 2, checked out the new holiday lights on the boardwalk at a ceremony on Monday.

Holiday events aim to draw visitors to Long Beach

The holiday season kicked off in Long Beach this week with a number of festive events, including the lighting of the new boardwalk holiday lights. Events and activities are scheduled during the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/4/13

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