Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Jessica Hernandez, an Oceanside resident, has always looked for ways to help children in the community. Now, she’s pivoting to children abroad with Pencils of Promise — a nonprofit that supports children in impoverished communities in Guatemala, Laos and Ghana. On Jan. 11, Hernandez helped to coordinate a fundraiser for Pencils of Promise at Barrier Brewing Company’s Long Beach location on East Park Avenue.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/16/26
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It was standing-room-only at City Hall as the Long Beach City Council welcomed one re-elected incumbent and two new members on New Year’s Day. George Ennis and Tracey Johnson were sworn in for their first terms, while Michael Reinhart, who was first elected in 2023, took the oath of office for the second time. Reinhart and Ennis began four-year terms, while Johnson, who garnered the third-highest vote total in last November’s election, will serve for two years.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/9/26
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Nearly 18,000 people attended a tribute to the 15 victims of the Bondi Beach massacre in Sydney, Australia, at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center just days after last month’s shooting, and teens from Chabad Teen chapters in Long Beach and the Five Towns joined the Chabad Teen Network, known as CTEEN, in solidarity as they remembered those who died.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/9/26
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Long Beach resident Joel Greenberg created a tour highlighting the city’s diverse neighborhoods and culture, from the Red Brick District and historic homes to the industrial district and houses of worship. The tour also showcases Long Beach’s live music venues, the iconic 2.1-mile boardwalk and the street art that lines city streets.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/9/26
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The list of Long Beach High School wrestling legends runs deep and Dunia Sibomana gets to write one final chapter as not only one of the Marines’ all-time greats but also its most unique star.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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1/9/26
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If you received a Powerball ticket for the holidays, it’s time to double-check those numbers. A winning ticket for the Dec. 24 drawing of the New York State Powerball was purchased at Lido Wine and Spirits on East Park Avenue. As of Jan. 5, the prize is unclaimed. The third-prize winning ticket — one of eight sold across the state — matched four numbers and the Powerball, resulting in a hefty $50,000 purse.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/9/26
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The only thing that might be stronger that Jasmine Wade’s spirit is the collective strength of the community that rallied around her. Over the past two years, Wade, her children and the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center have become an unshakeable team.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/2/26
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Scholarships give students across the country the chance to pursue a college education, but only a relative few receive full rides — and Aidan Tarsia, of Long Beach, is one of them. The Long Beach High School senior will attend Boston College in September thanks to the QuestBridge National College Match.
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By Aidan Warshavsky
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1/2/26
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Island Park resident and former U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as inspector general for the federal Department of Labor.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/2/26
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“New year, new me” is an all too familiar mindset as the calendar rolls over. Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are connected to diet and exercise, whether that’s wanting to reach a goal weight, breaking a personal best marathon pace, or simply choosing a healthier lifestyle. We reached out to Cody Ringle, the senior lead of coaching at Active Life, a fitness training facility on East Park Avenue, to discuss the best tips for anyone who wants to get started in the new year.
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By Chris Colucci
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1/2/26
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