Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Daniel Creighton, 55, a Long Beach resident for nearly 10 years, was hired as Long Beach city manager in January 2024. He was offered a new contract after a unanimous City Council vote at the July 7 council meeting. Creighton’s two-year contract technically began on Jan. 3, and runs through Jan. 2, 2028.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/10/26
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Long Beach is scheduled to receive $180,000 as a result of the State’s Municipal Parks and Recreation statewide grant program. On June 30, Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $10 million in funding awarded to 20 different statewide projects as part of round two of the Municipal Park and Recreation Grant Program.
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By Wesley Schnell
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7/10/26
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The annual Long Beach tradition — lasting nearly 40 years — combining local small businesses, the arts community and the iconic boardwalk continues as the Arts and Crafts Festival returns on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/10/26
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For eight weeks throughout the summer season, Artists in Partnership is going to be offering a free storytelling and arts and crafts program for children from ages 3 to 6 every Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., during the farmers market at Kennedy Plaza.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/10/26
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti held a news conference at the Town Park at Point Lookout on July 9, joined by partners from Northwell Health, to launch the town's Summertime Wellness Series. The officials offered skin cancer screenings and prevention advice.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/9/26
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The Instagram account "LongBeachNYMemes" has attracted more than 20,000 followers since 2020. The page, operated by West End resident Drew Guarini, continues to offer relatable memes about life in the City by the Sea while supporting small businesses and encouraging residents to explore music, arts and restaurants in Long Beach.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/3/26
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The Long Beach lifeguard team consists of more than 150 paid service people including lifeguards, EMTs and officers. On June 30, Mount Sinai South Nassau continued with their eighth year of sponsorship by presenting the lifeguards with an annual donation of custom-designed T-shirts.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/3/26
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The Town of Hempstead celebrated America’s 250th birthday with its annual concert and fireworks spectacular on June 27. The day began with scattered rain and threatened to force a last-minute reschedule, but the weather shifted to a clear, enjoyable afternoon and evening.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/3/26
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Long Beach’s Liam Bolz has reached Eagle Scout after nearly 12 years as a member of Troop 215. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement and rank attainable by a Scout in the Scout BSA program.
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By Wesley Schnell
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7/3/26
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A library card isn’t just a passport to all the reading your imagination can handle. It’s an all-access pass to free activities and events, educational and entertaining programs and even a lending library to borrow anything from a metal detector to a karaoke machine. Here are a few more reasons to head to the Long Beach Public Library this summer.
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By Chris Colucci
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7/3/26
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