Thursday, October 1, 2026
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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walked the streets of Long Beach in March 1968, less than two weeks before his assassination. Almost 60 years after his visit, and 40 years after Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a federal holiday across the country, more than 150 people of all creeds, colors and backgrounds marched those same streets, helping his spirit and message live on. The MLK Community Center celebrated the holiday with its annual commemorative march.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/23/26
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When West Elementary school reading teacher Kelly Mendoza isn’t visiting kindergarten classes or helping students in smaller group settings, she’s often broadening her knowledge as an educator. In November she was invited to make a presentation at the National Council of Teachers of English, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/23/26
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Harvey Weisenberg has served the city of Long Beach, in some capacity, for almost all of his 92-year-long life. His work has ranged from volunteer to professional — as a lifeguard, police officer, educator, city councilman, city council president, community activist, and New York State assemblyman.
In his most recent act of community support, Weisenberg donated a set of self-opening doors at the Long Beach Recreation Center.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/23/26
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Students in Long Beach Public Schools’ Learning Activities to Raise Creativity (LARC) program participated in the WordMasters Challenge, where 11 students placed in the top 5 percent nationally. Two earned perfect scores.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/23/26
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The Long Beach farmers market is a Kennedy Plaza staple from May to November. This year, instead of hibernating through the cold weather, the market will set up a temporary winter residence inside the Bright Eye Beer Co., on West Park Avenue directly across from the Plaza.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/23/26
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Celebrating its centennial year, the Long Island Association hosted its annual State of the Region breakfast on Jan. 9, which included the presumptive gubernatorial candidates: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/19/26
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You might never know that Sophie Marino knows how to skate, let alone wield a hockey stick, unless you got to know the lone female member of the Long Beach High School hockey team.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/16/26
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized across the country as an opportunity to honor the work of civil rights activist and Baptist minister, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The City of Long Beach acknowledged the day, Jan. 19, as the Martin Luther King Community Center hosted its annual MLK commemorative march.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/16/26
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When Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft arrived at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach in March 2017, he quickly got to work connecting with the community. One of his early priorities was establishing a distinct Shabbat service, specifically on the Friday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, to recognize the lasting impact and lessons of the civil rights leader. On Jan. 16, Rabbi Zanerhaft oversaw the 10th consecutive MLK Shabbat service at the temple on Neptune Boulevard.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/16/26
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The Long Beach Fire Department is kickstarting the new year with an influx of new safety and rescue gear. At the Long Beach City Council meeting on Jan. 6, the board approved the purchase nearly $330,000 worth of essential “bunker gear” — the durable jackets, pants and boots worn by firefighters — as well as four brand new defibrillator/monitor units, all headed to the LBFD.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/16/26
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