Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly is turning seized criminal assets into crime-fighting patrols. During a May 22 news conference held in front of City Hall in Long Beach, Donnelly announced a total of $60,000 in grant money, pulled from her office’s criminal forfeiture fund, to be divided evenly between the Long Beach and Freeport police departments. The money will specifically aid their fight against DWI and DUI offenses.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/29/26
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Many people in the Long Beach community know former City Councilwoman Liz Treston to be an activist and a leader. But even superheroes need sidekicks — and Treston got one through Canine Companions, a service dog provider, on May 15 at a service dog graduation in Medford.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/29/26
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The annual Long Beach farmers market returned in grand fashion, sprawling across Kennedy Plaza. You’ll find the market available Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. After this season’s successful opening day on May 2, the market kept its momentum offering a wide selection of artisanal foods — bread, cheese, honey, pies and more — as well as live plants and handcrafted items such as jewelry, candles and soap.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/29/26
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The Long Beach City School District offers inclusive pre-K through 12 education with advanced academics, career and technical programs, extracurricular opportunities and a nearly 97 percent graduation rate.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/26/26
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The Long Beach Public Library system offers year-round educational, cultural and recreational programming for children, teens and adults across its Main Library and branches in Point Lookout and the West End.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/26/26
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Arts In The Plaza returns to Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach every Saturday through October, featuring handcrafted art, live music and opportunities to support local artists and small businesses.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/26/26
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Local organizations including Artists in Partnership, the Long Beach Art League, the Long Beach Arts Council and West End Arts continue to strengthen Long Beach’s cultural identity through public art, festivals, workshops and community events.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/26/26
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Surfing remains a defining part of Long Beach culture, bringing together generations of residents through community, inclusion and a shared connection to the ocean.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/26/26
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Kennedy Plaza continues to serve as Long Beach’s community hub, hosting popular annual events including the Fall Festival, National Night Out and Halloween in the Plaza.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/26/26
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Long Beach families can enjoy safe, beach-themed fun at Pacific Park, Magnolia Playground and Clark Street Playground, each offering unique play equipment and recently renovated community spaces.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/26/26
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