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An emergency response crew has already rescued five swimmers who got into trouble last week.
How city lifeguards have been off to a busy start
It’s still early in the beach season in the city, with lifeguards having been on duty only since May 27. Nevertheless, they have had an unusually busy start. Hundreds of beachgoers … more
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At the temple’s first-ever Pride Shabbat in 2017, candles were lit to usher in the Sabbath and represent a message of inclusion. The next installment of the annual Shabbat will be next Friday, June 16.
Temple Emanu-El has a busy month ahead
Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach has been an epicenter of cultural and religious events across the city for quite some time. Special Shabbats, performances and talks have brought many different people … more
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Raymond and Kate Tormey, who organized and trained residents to use Narcan.
Learning how to save someone else’s life
T hroughout the nation, the opioid crisis has severely impacted thousands of households. One solution, though, is hoping to minimize the opioid deaths in the Long Beach community. In March, … more
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This year’s tournament, the second year of it running, helped raise enough money for the group to continue giving out its scholarship.
Remembering someone by helping others
As summer approaches and high school seniors look toward their transition off to college and their next steps, one scholarship at Long Beach High School not only benefits a senior — but also … more
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Poor air quality closes Long Beach schools for Thursday
Long Beach schools announced Wednesday afternoon that schools will be closed Thursday due to the poor air quality experienced across the island. No decision has been made for Friday. … more
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Soup kitchen volunteer Tom O’Brien preparing some meals to go.
The virus didn’t stop these Long Beach volunteers
The coronavirus pandemic may be over for many people, but the Long Beach Soup Kitchen — a battle station during the long health crises — is busier than ever. The soup kitchen, across … more
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Beryl Jackowitz-Soloman moved her family from Brooklyn Heights to Long Beach when Covid made them rethink life in the city.
The pandemic led this family from Brooklyn to the beach
When the coronavirus pandemic struck New York City in March 2020, the Jackowitz-Solomon family, then living in Brooklyn Heights, felt they had to do something fast. The schools, museums and parks … more
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The carnival had many rides, including a giant Ferris wheel and swings.
How a carnival brought good times to Long Beach
For a few nights, the large dirt lot on the corner of East Broadway and Edwards Boulevard was more than just a parking lot of summer beachgoers. It was a carnival, with rides, games, food and laughs. … more
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Long Beach’s Memorial Day Parade saw hundreds turn out in support.
A day to honor nation’s fallen in Long Beach
Bells rang, sirens blared, and excitement filled the air as the City of Long Beach’s Memorial Day Parade took to the streets Monday. The march, organized by the Joint Veterans Organization … more
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A member who attended objected to the wind farm plan, saying cables that would run beneath Long Beach might pose health threats.
Trying to explain the whys of Long Island wind farms
A group of experts attempted to explain to a large crowd at Long Beach’s City Hall last Wednesday the need for a plan by New York State to construct a wind farm off Long Island’s South … more
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