Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Organizations including the MLK Center, Kiwanis Club of Long Beach and Long Beach Lions Club continue to strengthen the community through charitable programs, youth services and civic engagement.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/26/26
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Long Beach’s 2026 calendar features signature beach and boardwalk events including the Polar Bear Splash, Arts & Crafts Festival, Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament and King and Queen of the Beach Surf Contest.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/26/26
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Long Beach’s boardwalk continues to host popular seasonal races in 2026, including the Race to Remember, Fabulous 4th of July 4K, Turkey Trot and Snowflake Race.
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By Christy Hinko
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5/26/26
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Long Beach Public School District voters approved a $162.5 million budget for the 2026-27 school year on May 19, while two incumbent Board of Education trustees — Nora Bellsey and Dennis Ryan — were re-elected in an uncontested race. Leigh Crane, the lone candidate running for the trustee seat vacated by Anita LaSpina, was elected to the library board of trustees.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/22/26
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The Long Beach Arts Council helped to coordinate the fourth annual PorchFest. The all-day, all-city event supported local musicians and provided free entertainment to the entire community from noon to 6:30 p.m. on May 16. It featured eight venues spread across the city, including residential homes and recognizable landmarks — from Franklin Boulevard in the east to Washington Avenue in the west, Kennedy Plaza and the Long Beach Public Library in the center and more.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/22/26
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On May 17, Long Beach saw its first organized “No Kings” rally as nearly 200 citizens gathered at Kennedy Plaza. The crowd displayed homemade signs to cars passing by West Park Avenue, with many drivers honking in support.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/22/26
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It is never too early or too late to start your acting career, which is what members of the Steel Magnolia improv group are doing at the Magnolia Senior Center. The 13-person group, who’s ages range from 60 to 92, started 18 years ago.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/22/26
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Nassau County Legislator Patrick Mullaney, the Long Beach Police Department and the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach coordinated the third annual bike safety rodeo on May 17, helping more than 70 local children, from 4 to 12 years old, learn how to ride with safety in mind at all times.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/22/26
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The barrier island's north shore experienced a brief influx of contaminants after wastewater from the city's treatment plan overflowed into Reynolds Channel on May 17. Nearly 30,000 gallons of partially treated wastewater spilled out of a primary tank at the facility. Roughly 10,000 gallons were cleaned up on-site, with the remaining overflow finding its way into the channel via storm drains, where it eventually diluted into the waterway.
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By Chris Colucci
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5/22/26
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Voters in the Long Beach Public School District approved a $162.5 million 2026-27 budget featuring new academic programs, facility upgrades and a Bloomberg Lab, while incumbents Nora Bellsey and Dennis Ryan won re-election and the Long Beach Public Library budget also passed.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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5/19/26
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