Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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More than 250 people gathered at Long Beach City Hall for the annual Kristallnacht commemoration, featuring Holocaust survivor Susan Gelfand, student speaker Alexa Roth and a call to remember the victims and confront antisemitism.
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By Chris Colucci
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11/6/26
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Nine-year-old Long Beach resident Emma Moran organized a community walk to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes, support local families and fund an educational book about diabetes, health management and nutrition for children.
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By Chris Colucci
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11/6/26
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Hooks for Heroes will host its 11th annual Veterans Day fundraiser in Long Beach, honoring Caryl Ann O’Neill-Niven for her nonprofit work and Army veteran Adam Butter for his community involvement.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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11/6/26
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Students from Long Beach and Oceanside high schools joined local figure skaters to collect food donations for the Long Beach Soup Kitchen, supporting its food pantry and meal services for community members in need.
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By Chris Colucci
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11/6/26
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The Long Beach Theatre Guild will present a sensory-friendly performance of “Oliver” on Nov. 8, providing accommodations for neurodivergent audiences and individuals with sensory sensitivities.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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11/6/26
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The 2026 midterm election polls closed at 9 p.m on Nov. 3. As of midnight, the unofficial results project a blue wave combining incumbent victories with unexpected upsets. A string of political positions with impactful ties to Long Beach and the South Shore were on the ballot.
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By Chris Colucci
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11/4/26
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Longtime Long Beach philanthropist and former state Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg received the American Red Cross Long Island chapter’s Humanitarian Award at its annual Heroes Celebration, recognizing his decades of advocacy, public service and support for people with developmental disabilities.
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By Chris Colucci
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10/30/26
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Long Beach resident Darren Paltrowitz is expanding his entertainment journalism and podcasting career through programming at the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library and academic presentations in Europe and Canada, while working to preserve Long Island’s cultural and historical stories.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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10/30/26
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Long Beach resident Mindi Dovberg marked 1,300 consecutive days of water immersion on Oct. 25, maintaining a daily routine that began in 2023 and has grown into a community of local cold-water enthusiasts.
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By Chris Colucci
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10/30/26
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Arts In The Plaza celebrated the end of its annual Long Beach season with Halloween In The Plaza on Oct. 24, featuring local artists, live student music, costumes, candy, a parade and free children's activities.
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By Chris Colucci
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10/30/26
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