Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Long Beach pride is shining as bright as gold thanks to hometown hero Charlie McAvoy and Team USA. The men’s hockey team captured the gold medal at the Winter Olympics last Sunday with a nail-biting win in overtime, defeating Team Canada 2-1. It’s the first U.S. gold in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice,” when the American team earned a hard-fought win over the Soviet Union on Feb 22, 1980 — 46 years ago to the day.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/27/26
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Just as Long Beach was moving on from January’s winter storm that brought close to a foot of snow, a new blizzard arrived, dumping even more. Long Beach declared a snow emergency on Feb. 22, lasting three days.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/27/26
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As you make your way around the City of Long Beach, during special events or in general, you might come across a police officer in their car or out walking a foot patrol. While it takes an army to keep the city safe, it might not be possible without Special Officer Jaime Price, who works in the traffic division, spending most of her time looking for gaps in coverage. She assigns her 20 officers to patrols and coordinates with city departments and outside agencies, using her knowledge of her home city to understand how the police department can improve.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/27/26
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From high school sweethearts into their mid-90s, the couple celebrates a milestone 75th anniversary as they continue to set the standard for their entire family. Spanning 75 years of marriage, two children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, Robert and Joan Falcon (formerly Weiss) have built a full life together — nearly all of it in and around Long Beach.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/27/26
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In Dec. 2025, the Nassau County Bar Association awarded a $5,000 grant to Long Island Reach, the multi-service agency offering counseling, treatment and educational services to families across Nassau County. The organization offers a range of resources to support the community, and the grant funding will be reinvested into basic operating expenses to continue delivering its programs. The WE CARE fund is the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/27/26
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Long Beach pride is shining as bright as gold thanks to hometown hero Charlie McAvoy and Team USA. The national men’s hockey team captured the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics with a nail-biting overtime win to beat Team Canada 2 to 1. The medal is the first US gold in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice,” when Team USA earned a hard-fought win over the Soviet Union on Feb 22, 1980.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/22/26
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Long Beach, like all of Long Island, endured a blizzard with winds gusting more than 40 mph and 13 to 15 inches of snow covering the ground. The City of Long Beach underwent a three-day snow emergency.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/21/26
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“The First Seven Minutes” is a lifesaving training program developed by Magen David Adom — a volunteer-based emergency response team somewhat comparable to the American Red Cross. On Feb. 4, AFMDA brought this training to Long Beach, partnering with the Long Beach Fire Department to host a specialized training program for emergency professionals serving Long Island’s South Shore.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/20/26
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The 2026 Barrier Island Film Festival is set to showcase some of the most talented filmmakers and performers from the Long Beach area. On March 7 and 8, the Long Beach Historical and Preservation Society will host the second annual festival — eight short films featuring local actors, directors and locations — as the museum’s latest fundraising activity.
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By Chris Colucci
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2/20/26
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In 2023, when officer Sean Gutfleisch traded in his NYPD badge to become a member of the Long Beach Police Department, it was no surprise to see the impact that he’s having now. On Feb. 7, Gutfleisch was honored at the Second Annual Law and Order Night for his service. The night of recognition, led by the American Legion Post 972 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1384, highlighted first responders in the community for their excellence and bravery.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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2/20/26
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