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Christian Velasquez-Gelano, 28, also of Long Beach, was arrested Feb. 9 for a fatal crash where he was driving while intoxicated.

Garden City police arrested a man after he allegedly fled a single-car crash scene that resulted in one death early Sunday, Feb. 9. The car crashed into a tree at the intersection of Stewart … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/10/25

Long Beach resident James Jayshaun Edwards pleaded guilty on Dec. 20 to selling illegal guns outside his home.

Long Beach man pleads guilty to illegal gun sales

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Dec. 20 that a Long Beach man pleaded guilty to selling 10 illegal guns, including assault weapons and a ghost gun, in front of his apartment … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/3/25

The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department welcomed five new chaplains to join its program earlier this month.

The Long Beach Police Department welcomed these five new chaplains

Chaplains offer spiritual and emotional support in a variety of settings beyond houses of worship, including hospitals, schools, prisons and the military. The Long Beach Police Department launched … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 11/29/24

The city Police Department received a federal grant that will allow it to operate a narcotics unit for the first time in years.

This division will finally be reinstated by the Long Beach Police Department

The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department have been awarded a grant that will fund not only the monitoring of drug use in the city, but also more advanced methods to combat it in an … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 11/22/24

With the support of Long Beach Aware, the city Police Department can continue increasing patrols to prevent underage drinking.

See how Long Beach Aware, police renewed an effort to combat underage drinking

In 2000, the Long Beach Medical Center created the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking. Focused on reducing underage drinking and drug use, the nonprofit organization began partnering with the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 11/15/24

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the indictment of Long Beach resident James Jayshaun Edwards Wednesday for allegedly selling illegal guns.

Long Beach man indicted in gun trafficking investigation

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the indictment of 33-year-old James Jayshaun Edwards Wednesday for allegedly selling 10 illegal firearms, including "ghost guns," outside his … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/29/24

Long Beach man indicted in gun trafficking investigation

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced the indictment of 33-year-old James Jayshaun Edwards Wednesday for allegedly selling 10 illegal firearms, including "ghost guns," outside his … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 8/28/24

City officials recognized and thanked Long Beach Police Department officers and detectives for the work following the unauthorized June 13 beach gathering.

Celebrating those who helped quickly in Long Beach

Long Beach City Council honored Police Department Detectives Stephanie Marra and Rudy Pennetti, along with Officers Joseph Brand, Sean Gutfleisch, Ashley Raaf and Shelby Saroka. City Manager Dan … more

By Joseph D'Andrea | 7/19/24

Long Beach man sentenced to prison for 2022 DWI crash

A Long Beach man was sentenced to 5 to 12 years in prison Tuesday for a 2022 crash that resulted in him killing a Rockville Centre community member. Christopher Flores, 29, was driving his … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/9/24

Following this news conference on June 14, changes were made to the beach season. Residents voiced their opinions on the matter at the June 18 City Council meeting.

Long Beach community speaks on changes to beach season

A lot has happened in Long Beach in the past two weeks. City officials held a news conference on June 14 on the boardwalk at Riverside Boulevard, announcing immediate changes to beach access … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/28/24