2024 Long Beach Living In

LONG BEACH

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Anthony A. Nozzolillo, Esq. At torney at Law

A Seasoned General Practice Attorney, Always Representing the Best Interests of His Clients

• Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closing Transactions

• Real Estate Litigation (Title Issues, Breach of Contract, Quiet Title, Adverse Possession, Boundary Line Disputes)

• Landlord/Tenant Matters/Disputes (Non-Pay, Holdovers, Evictions)

• Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning (Including Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies)

• Civil Litigation (Personal Injury, Slip and Falls)

• Contract Law (Legal Drafting/Review: Contracts, Leases, Partnership Agreements, Asset Purchase/Sale Agreements, etc)

• Corporate Law (Formation of Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships; Drafting of Corporate Resolutions, Consents, Shareholder Agreements)

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Barefoot Bocce —  Long Beach’s hidden sport league Walk through a hidden path of calm, creativity

Studio Noir: Where legends are made

On the cover: Beth Skudin and Will Skudin

Cover photo: Tim Baker

design: Jeffrey A. Negrin

A letter from the

publisher

Dear Long Beach residents and visitors:

As the sun stretches its golden fingers across our beloved city, we're gearing up for yet another unforgettable summer in Long Beach!

Long Beach thrives with a vibrant tapestry of new eateries, eclectic shops, and an array of nightlife and entertainment options that cater to every taste — whether you're strolling through the East End or the West End.

Our annual Living In Long Beach guide is a celebration of our unique beachfront community. More than just a compendium of essential information, it offers a glimpse into the lives of those who embody the spirit of our city, alongside a curated selection of our most anticipated events.

This summer, staples like the Michell O'Neill Volleyball Tournament, as well as a plethora of beachside fireworks and movie screenings, are all back. And, of course, concerts promise to set the shoreline ablaze with excitement. Our cherished arts and crafts fairs on the boardwalk will return, blending shopping, culinary delights, and live music into an unforgettable experience.

From East Atlantic Beach to Point Lookout, our communities are abuzz with anticipation as we prepare to welcome throngs of beachgoers and summer enthusiasts. Memorial Day heralds the official commencement of beach season, marking the beginning of endless days of relaxation and enjoyment by the ocean's edge.

With more than a century of history, Long Beach has continually reinvented itself, evolving into the crown jewel of the South Shore. The landscape is changing, with new condos and apartments beckoning residents to our picturesque oceanfront, while fresh dining establishments and chic boutiques inject new vitality into our streets.

The ongoing Superblock construction, coupled with citywide revitalization efforts, underscore Long Beach's unwavering ascent as one of the county's premier beachfront destinations.

Living In Long Beach is a labor of love brought to you by the Long Beach Herald, our city's cherished hometown newspaper. In partnership with the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to serve as the official publication for another year.

We trust that you'll find this edition of Living In Long Beach both enlightening and engaging. And we invite you to join us in celebrating the spirit of our community through the pages of the Long Beach Herald, each and every week.

While Long Beach is undoubtedly a fantastic place to call home yearround, there's something truly magical about the summer season when our city truly comes alive.

Here's to a summer filled with cherished memories, sandy toes and endless adventures. We'll see you on the beach!

Warm regards,

Stuart Richner Publisher

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A mess Age from the Chamber of Commer C e The Chamber: Helping LBNY to Thrive

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce wishes you a happy spring and a wonderful and fun-filled 2024 beach season.

The Long Beach community is a very special one, and it continues to transform and grow in ways that benefit both our residents and businesses. At the chamber, we’re there every step of the way, whether it be by hosting a “Meet the Candidates” video post to introduce our citizens to the candidates running in our local elections so they can make an informed choice, or by informing local businesses about government and private financial grants to bolster commerce and improve the appearance of our city. Or by co-sponsoring the installation of a new “welcome” sign to the city, or by getting your favorite fairs back on the boardwalk. The chamber is constantly seeking new ways to help improve the city and assist its local businesses.

The chamber’s prime mission is to be a promoter and advocate for our local businesses, helping to ensure their voices get heard by the city’s government leaders and beyond. At our monthly general membership networking meetings, through our e-newsletter and our online media, the chamber keeps residents and businesses informed and up to date on a variety of matters touching us all. Throughout the year the chamber hosts a variety of speakers from both government and the private sector who inform our members on topics such as: the city’s beautification plans, available grants, environmental concerns, law enforcement and parking issues, and the city’s budget. In addition, a part of the chamber’s budget is dedicated specifically to media promotion. Last year we spent more than $10,000 on television, print and digital media advertising on behalf of LBNY’s local businesses.

heart and soul of Long Beach by hosting a number of events that bring us all together; yearly events such as our upcoming Vendor Fair on the Boardwalk, the Electric Light Parade, and Casino Night. We’re also proud to help promote many non-chamber enjoyable events held in Long Beach, such as Porch Fest, the Arts in the Plaza, the free summer movies and concerts on the beach, and the Farmers Market weekly fairs at Kennedy Plaza.

Long Beach is a wonderful, fun and friendly place, and the chamber is proud to be a key part of it. There are so many things to do and enjoy in Long Beach. There really is something for everyone, whether it’s biking our 2.5-mile boardwalk, or listening to live music offered at many of our bars and restaurants, or catching an art exhibit at the Long Beach Public Library or surfing the waves off our beautiful beach. It’s all going on in LBNY.

In the year ahead and beyond, the chamber and its dedicated volunteer board of directors look forward to serving the residents and businesses here so we can keep the City of Long Beach the best place to live, work, eat and play on Long Island.

Join us! Sign up for our free e-newsletter, visit our website, and follow us on social media. Check us out in-person at one of our general meetings, usually held on the third Monday of each month. Become a member of The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Together, we can continue to make LBNY better for all of us. At the chamber, we know that when the city improves and grows, we all thrive.

Sincerely,

The chamber also strives to enrich the

Board of Directors, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

A MessAge froM the city MAnAger

Welcome to Summer, Long Beach!

Summer starts here, with our world-class beaches and boardwalk, endless views, the best in restaurants and eateries, and boutique shopping that is second to none.

The City Council and city administration look forward to celebrating Summer 2024 together with our community. It’s going to be a great one, and we will kick it all off on Memorial Day Weekend, with the opening of our beaches for weekends on May 25. (Beaches will be open every day beginning on June 27).

Also on opening weekend, you can run or walk straight to the city manager’s annual 10-Mile Race to Remember on May 26. On Memorial Day, we will honor those who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice at the City of Long Beach Memorial Day Parade.

Manager

Long Beach City Council

Brendan Finn President

Chris Fiumara Vice President

John D. Bendo

Roy Lester

Michael Reinhart

Celebrating Long Beach and America! It wouldn’t be summer without the annual City of Long Beach Fireworks Extravaganza, which will light up the skies on July 12.

We’ll hit all the high notes of summer together each week with the annual City of Long Beach summer concert series, which begins July 3.

And the summer fun continues with so many of our annual traditions.We’ll hit the road with our running race series, and roll out the red carpet

and become “Hollywood East” for the City of Long Beach “Movies on the Beach” series.

No summer would be complete without a few summer makeovers before we all hit the beach. A brandnew renovation of Pacific Park makes its official debut on Memorial Day weekend. And, Park Avenue between Long Beach and Riverside boulevards also gets a major upgrade, which includes new sidewalks and brickwork, benches, lighting and bike racks!

But beyond its beauty, what makes Long Beach a standout place to be in summer and all year long is our tight-knit community: you.

We celebrate our residents, our small business owners, and our dedicated city workers — many of whom also call Long Beach home.

That’s what puts our city on the map and makes it truly special this season — and every season.

Thank you, Long Beach. It’s an honor to serve our community. On behalf of the City Council, we look forward to a wonderful season full of good times, bright sunshine, and the best neighbors in the best city in the world.

Daniel Creighton City Manager

Daniel Creighton City

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The City of Long Beach's central business district will soon be booming, with people from all over visiting in the summer.

Careers, bliss, and family, all defining Long Beach’s ‘unhidden’

gems

By Brendan Carpenter

Long Beach is known for its vibrant arts scene, parks, and never-ending options of restaurants and bars — just a few of the things that make the city special.

There is one thing, though, that stands above the rest. And, sure, it may be a little obvious: the beach. In fact, it’s so obvious, the beach in Long Beach may even be an “unhidden” gem.

Each summer, thousands of neighbors and visitors flock to the sand, set down their towels, coolers and umbrellas, and enjoy the sun for hours and hours.

For those not wanting to just kick back and relax, the beach is also home to a number of sports and activities. Beach concerts and movies at night, beach volleyball — including the yearly Michelle O’Neill tournament that draws and raises thousands — and, of course, surfing.

When you think of surfing in Long Beach, you can’t think long without the Skudins coming to mind. The Skudins have

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There's millions of ways to enjoy the ocean. For some people, it's just breathing the salt air. It's just good to everybody.

—Beth Skudin

Tim Baker/Herald photos

The Long Beach boardwalk, along with the beach, are unique aspects to life in the city that many may take for granted.

been the surfing family in the city for years.

Will, 37, is a professional surfer, frequently competing in national and worldwide competitions. His brother, Cliff, is a local surfer and works in the school district.

Together, they run Skudin Surf, a group that gives surfing lessons to young local wave riders. They also have Surf for All, a nonprofit with Skudin Surf that specializes in teaching lessons and holding special surfing events for teenagers dealing with autism, cerebral palsy and other disabilities that may

have led them to believe they’d never be able to surf

All of these things — the surfing, nightly events and sports — are normal in Long Beach. But to people visiting, they’re unique, interesting and eyeopening.

“Growing up here and being a kid from this town, the ocean was our playground,” Will says.“It’s almost like we took it for granted, how lucky we were to call the beach and the ocean our playgrounds.”

Will learned to surf at a very young age, taught by his parents, who learned from his grandfather.

In fact, his grandfather — Dick Bolton — taught all of his children how to surf on one surfboard. His children then taught all of their children how to surf on it, Will being one of them. The board was specially

Photos: During the summers, the beach is packed with people from near and far.

painted by Bolton in 1962 with the words “The Big Kahuna.”

“It doesn't matter if you surf or swim or kite board — or even if you just have to get your feet in the water,” says Beth Skudin, Will’s mother.“People live here for that reason. Everyone who lives here loves it in so many different ways. For some people, it's looking at it. Some people are doing exercises on the on the wet sand. There’s no best way to enjoy it.

“There's millions of ways to enjoy the ocean. For some people, it's just breathing the salt air. It's just good to everybody.”

The Big Kahuna board is now kept by the family in their Skudin Surf shop on the Riverside Boulevard boardwalk.

Oh yes, the boardwalk — another amenity those living in Long Beach enjoy, but likely don’t think about as much as they should. Because of that, its significance can sometimes be overlooked.

The boardwalk is home to restaurants, ice cream shops and clothing and apparel shops. The beach is a serene aspect of life for Long Beach residents, something most other communities don’t get to experience.

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Mother and son, Beth and Will Skudin, have surfed the Long Beach waves all their lives.

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The two-mile stretch is also a welcoming place for neighbors, friends and families to enjoy a warm summer day, all while looking at the other part of the “unhidden” gem.

The boardwalk was originally built in 1914, with the help of some elephants. And whether it’s winter or summer, one can find strollers, joggers and bicycle riders making their way across the planks.

Hurricane Sandy destroyed the boardwalk in 2012. Broken pieces and wood jutted out all over the place. It was rebuilt in a year a project that included new dunes, which could help if there is ever a future storm.

Regardless, the spirit of Long Beach is fully back at the city’s “unhidden” gems of beaches and boardwalks and it’s something few other communities on Long Island, if any, can boast.

Growing up here and being a kid from this town, the ocean was our playground . . . It’s almost like we took it for granted, how lucky we were to call the beach and the ocean our playgrounds.

—Will Skudin

Each block in Long Beach has its ‘own beach,’ named after the block.

Bringing a Fresh Spirit to Real Estate

A Nassau County resident for over 30 years, Karla Grasso is very familiar with a variety of neighborhoods on the south shore of Long Island. Energetic and full of enthusiasm, she brings a fresh spirit to real estate. With 37 years' experience in the garment center, she learned early on the power of listening to your clients. A problem is just another word for a solution if you truly listen to what the consumer is looking for. Kind and spirited by nature, she is hard working and resilient. Karla's love of the neighborhood she now lives in brought her to work here too. You will often find her walking or biking on the boardwalk or taking yoga classes in one of our local yoga studios.

A Nassau County resident for over 30 years, Karla Grasso is very familiar with a variety of neighborhoods on the south shore of Long Island. Energetic and full of enthusiasm, she brings a fresh spirit to real estate. With 37 years' experience in the garment center, she learned early on the power of listening to your clients. A problem is just another word for a solution if you truly listen to what the consumer is looking for. Kind and spirited by nature, she is hard working and resilient. Karla's love of the neighborhood she now lives in brought her to work here too. You will often find her walking or biking on the boardwalk or taking yoga classes in one of our local yoga studios.

If you're looking for a gentle hand to drive you through the process of a real estate transaction, Karla will help you.

If you're looking for a gentle hand to drive you through the process of a real estate transaction, Karla will help you.

Record Breaking Year 2021 Platinum Award Winner

Record Breaking Year

— even in the winter

By Angelina Zingariello

Tucked away on the shores of Point Lookout is a hidden gem that has become a cherished part of the community: the Buoy Bar.

While Scotty’s on the Bay has anchored the area since 1929, the Buoy Bar came into its own 70 years later, steadily growing into a beloved destination over the past few decades.

“This used to be an engine room,” says Jeane Doheny, a member of the family business.“It was like a shop and an engine room for boats. And we changed it into the Buoy Bar. And that's how it evolved.”

Yet, this isn’t a place you can easily find if you weren’t looking for it.

“It's kind of like hidden on the side entrance,” she says.“And it's been here since 1999.”

Jeane’s grandparents first opened the Buoy Bar back then, later taken over by her parents.

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It's always pretty when the sun's out and there's always boats going by, kayakers, all kinds of paddle boards in the summer.

—Jeane Doheny

Angelina Zingariello/Herald photos

The Buoy Bar is a little restaurant somewhat tucked away, resting between the community and the bay in Point Lookout.

“Now we run it,” she says.“All our kids work here. So, it's a lot of fun.”

Initially operating as a seasonal establishment, the Buoy Bar has transitioned over the years into a yearround destination.

"It's always pretty when the sun's out and there's always boats going by, kayakers, all kinds of paddle boards in the summer,”

Jeane says.“But in the winter, it’s like a snow globe when it’s snowing, because of all the clear windows here.”

To keep spirits high during the colder months, the Buoy Bar hosts a

The Buoy Bar has an outdoor eating and patio area for people to enjoy their food with a view.

The bar and restaurant welcomes in the outside air for its guests — weather permitting.

variety of events, including psychic nights, craft nights, and comedy nights, catering to the locals, and providing a unique winter experience.

And yes, you did indeed read “psychic night,” when some of the area’s leading psychics and mediums come out to provide private readings, and share in a dinner.

“We don't do those kinds of events in the summer because it ties up the deck with our seating for the night,” Jeane says.“So, it's nice to have those nights in the winter where you can just hang out at your table and spend the entire evening there.”

The Buoy Bar offers a menu of seafood and American food along with a large cocktail selection. Additionally, they offer free boat docking every day until 6 p.m.

With its rich history, warm ambiance and diverse menu, the Buoy Bar continues to serve visitors year-round, embodying the essence of Point Lookout's seaside charm.

Outside the back door of the restaurant rests a sandy area for people to feel as though they’re on the beach even when they’re not.

The restaurant is one of many in Point Lookout, but perhaps the hardest to find.

Important numbers

cIty hall extensIons:

main number: (516) 431-1000

Building Department Ext. 1005

City Clerk Ext. 1002

City Comptroller Ext. 1004

City Council Ext. 7200

City Court (516) 442-8545

City Manager Ext. 1001

Civil Service Ext. 7214

Community Development Ext. 7288

Corporation Counsel (city attorney) Ext. 1003

Data Processing Ext. 7248

Payroll Department Ext. 7230

Public Relations Ext. 7205

Public Works Ext. 1011

Purchasing Ext. 1006

Tax Assessor Ext. 1009

Tax Department Ext. 1008

Transportation (516) 431-4445

Water/Sewer Ext. 1007

Zoning Board of Appeals (516) 705-7215

DIrect numbers:

Beach Maintenance

(516) 432-2606

Beach Park (516) 431-1021

Chamber of Commerce (516) 432-6000

Events Hotline (516) 705-7414

Fire Dept. (Emergency) 911/(516) 889-7800

Fire Dept. (Non-emergency) (516) 431-2434

Lifeguards (516) 431-1810

Housing Authority (516) 431-2444

Police Dept. (Emergency) 911

Police Dept. (Non-emergency) (516) 431-1800

Recreation (516) 431-3890

Sanitation (516) 431-3132

Senior/Community Center (516) 431-3510

Sewer Maintenance (516) 705-7418

Storm Hotline (516) 431-1000, Opt. 1

Street Maintenance (516) 705-7174

Water Pollution Control (516) 431-5691

Water Purification (516) 431-5694

Water Transmission (516) 431-5694

West End Community Center (516) 431-6770

Youth and Family Services (516) 431-3510

Place garbage and recycling receptacles curbside after 9 p.m., the day before collection, and no later than 7 a.m., on the day of collection. All containers/bags used should not exceed 40 pounds.

residential pickup

east end: Mondays and Thursdays

West end: Tuesdays and Fridays

residential high rises: Monday through Saturday

commercial pickup

citywide: Seven days a week

Dual stream recycling Guidelines

The City of Long Beach has transitioned to dual-stream recycling. This means all residents and businesses now need to separate paper and cardboard from glass, metal and plastic. Place recycling next to garbage.

residential pickup

citywide: Every Wednesday high rises: Monday through Friday

commercial pickup

citywide: Seven days a week

For sanitation and dual-stream recycling inquiries or comments, download the Long Beach Response App for your smartphone, or visit LongBeachNY.gov or call (516) 432-3132

recyclable anD non-recyclable Items

FInD the complete lIst at longbeachny.gov search: single stream

Do recycle:

material:

Glass/cans:

• Rinsed glass, jars & bottles.

• Labels may be left on.

• Metal cans rinsed clean, labels may be left on

• Empty aerosol cans.

aluminum: plastic:

• Rinsed aluminum foil and take-out tins (discard lid).

• All plastic beverage, food and detergent bottles imprinted with No. 1 to 7 inside the recycling logo. These items should be rinsed.

• Rigid plastic, such as crates and furniture (i.e. patio furniture, lawn chairs, etc.)

paper & cardboard:

• Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, hard and soft covered books, binders, catalogues, phonebooks, loose-leaf, office & computer paper, plain envelopes with plastic windows.

• Cereal boxes, unsoiled pizza boxes, paper bags.

Do not recycle:

• Lids & caps, broken glass, light bulbs, windshields, window pane glass and laminated glass.

• Wire rings from cans, coat hangers.

• Pesticide/herbicide, motor oil cans and paint cans (garbage pick-up if paint can is empty)

• Do not recycle plastic that does not have a recycling logo.

• Do not recycle plastic bags, toys, diapers, chemical containers, straws and plastic utensils.

• Foam packaging, plastic cards & stickers from junk mail

• Contaminated paper products, used napkins/ towels/plates

• Discard all caps and lids

YSwing and Slide at local parks

ou might say Long Beach is one big park. After all, its beautiful beach is referred to as the “Ocean Beach Park.”

But Long Beach also has numerous children’s playgrounds that dot the entire city. During the summer, parks are run with recreation staffers, who supply cold water, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes and more. They are also there to make sure that all of the equipment is in working order.

The parks and recreation department once again provides family fun in rotating parks throughout the season. The program features family-friendly activities, shows, games and more. Visit LongBeachNY.gov/rec for more information.

Long Beach has spent the past year renewing, revitalizing and updating the parks across the city to ensure they're all up to date and safe for all.

PLAY GROUNDS

Playground facilities are located at:

• Georgia Ave. and W. Beech St.*

• Magnolia Blvd. and the boardwalk

• Pacific Blvd. and Shore Rd.*

• Park Place and W. Hudson St.*

• Riverside Blvd. and Pine St.

• Clark St. at Reynolds Channel*

• Veterans Park at Rec campus, Magnolia Blvd. and W. Bay Dr. (*Note playgrounds equipped with splash component active in the summer.)

Magnolia Park underwent a complete overhaul last year. New slides, benches, monkey bars and mini-houses were among the new features put in for the city's youngest

community members to enjoy. Families and neighbors met at the park for the grand opening last year, celebrating the city's effort to keep its many parks new. Clark Street Park has also undergone some cosmetic changes in the last few months. Also, with construction taking place around the skate and dog parks, the city is building four new bocce courts. The new courts will be between the gazebo and Veterans Park.

With summer approaching, it means it's almost time for the splash and water equipment at Clark Street, Georgia Avenue, Pacific Boulevard and Park Place playgrounds to be activated. The water equipment offer community members a safe way to stay cool in the hottest months of the year. Visit LongBeachNY.gov for updates and any news regarding park updates or renovations.

Herald file photo

Photo: Children were all smiles at the grand re-opening of the new Magnolia Park — complete with all-new equipment — last year.

Arts in the PlAzA

celebrates not only art, but music and community

Arts in the Plaza is Long Beach's weekly arts festival. Featuring handcrafted art and live music, the spirit of Long Beach is celebrated every Saturday at this inspired outdoor community event.

Located in the center of town at Kennedy Plaza, Arts in the Plaza takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a season that runs between May 25 and Oct. 26. That means there is ample time to enjoy Arts in the Plaza again and again.

No matter what the occasion, Arts in the Plaza is the place to shop. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and your loved ones at this exclusively handcrafted market.

The epitome of shopping local and supporting small businesses, every booth is an opportunity to connect with a local artist. Find creations in myriad media including photography, jewelry, painting, drawing, wood,

glass, mixed media, clothing, accessories and home decor.

Live music can be enjoyed throughout the day. An eclectic and exciting line up of musical performances are presented in both the morning and afternoon.

It’s always a beautiful day at Arts in the Plaza. Whether you stop by to stroll around, bring the whole family for the day, shop, listen to music, or have pleasant conversations with friends old and new, Arts in the Plaza is sure to please.

Visit ArtsInThePlaza.com for more info, including how to join as an artist or a sponsor.

Arts in the Plaza is built on love.

Love of art. Love of music. Love of community. And, of course, a love of Long Beach.

Courtesy Arts in the Plaza

Photos (top): Residents, and dogs, enjoy Arts in the Plaza. (above right): People can shop for gifts of all kinds.

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Arianna, 7, and Andrea Mejia, 6, who are sisters from Long Beach, enjoyed some of the carnival rides the Chabad of the Beaches had to offer last June.

Some of the nation’s best female lifeguards took to Lido Beach for a competition to show off some skills.

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Churches

Christian Light Missionary

Baptist Church

The Rev. Issac Melton Jr., pastor

620 Rev. JJ Evans Blvd. (516) 432-7477

Evangel Revival

Community Church

Dr. Dolores Miller

569 National Blvd. (516) 432-1527

Inglesia Cruzada Evangelica Misionera Inc.

Raul Colon, pastor 265 Long Beach Blvd. P.O. Box 832 (516) 431-7122

New Life Church of Christ Disciples

Bishop Dr. Mark Moses, pastor 124 W. Chester St. (516) 889-2357 newlife_ministries12@yahoo.com

Panaghia Church of Island Park

Greek Orthodox Church

Presbyter George Kazoulis, priest 83 Newport Road Island Park 11558 (516) 432-4086

Point Lookout Community Church

Joel Beasley, senior pastor 60 Freeport Ave.

Point Lookout 11569 (516) 432-5990

ThePLCC.com

Sacred Heart

Roman Catholic Church

Monsignor John Tutone, pastor 301 Long Beach Road Island Park 11558 (516) 432-0655

SacredHeartIslandPark.com

St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal

Rev. Susan K. Bock 220 W. Penn St. (516) 432-1080

stjameslbny@gmail.com StJamesLB.org

St. John’s By The Sea Lutheran Church

Rev. Alexander Raabe 75 E. Olive St., (516) 432-7771

The People’s Church of Long Beach

111 Delaware Ave. (516) 432-0392

PeoplesChurchNY.com

Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, the spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El, joins neighbors of all faiths and backgrounds at several events throughout the year.

Beach Catholic Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Roman Catholic Church

Father Brian Barr, pastor 75 Parkside Drive, P.O. Box 20 Point Lookout 11569 (516) 432-0045

St. Ignatius Martyr Roman Catholic 721 W. Broadway (516) 432-0045, Ext. 11

St. Mary of the Isle Roman Catholic Church

315 E. Walnut St. (516) 432-0157 BeachCatholic.com

Synagogues

Bach Jewish Center

Rabbi Benny Berlin 210 Edwards Blvd. (516) 200-1046

BachLongBeach.com

Lido Beach Synagogue

1 Fairway Road, Lido Beach (516) 889-9650 Lidoshul.org

Temple Beth-El of Long Beach

570 W. Walnut St. (516) 432-1678

Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach

Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft 455 Neptune Blvd. (516) 431-4060, Ext. 6 TempleEmanuElLongBeach.com

Temple Israel of Long Beach

Rabbi Steven Dresner 305 Riverside Blvd., (516) 432-1410

TempleIsraelOfLB.org

Temple Zion

David Koegel, president 62 Maryland Ave. (516) 705-8333 info@templezion.org TempleZion.org

The Jewish Center of Altantic Beach

Rabbi Elie Weinstock

Rabbi Simcha Willig 100 Nassau Ave. Atlantic Beach 11509 (516) 371-0972 office@jcabshul.org

JewishCenterOfAtlanticBeach.org

Young Israel of Long Beach

Rabbi Binyamin Silver 120 Long Beach Blvd. (516) 431-2404

YILB.org

Chabad of the Beaches

Rabbi Eli Goodman 60 W. Beech St. (516) 574-3905

ChabadOfTheBeaches.com

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right in plain sight Long, quiet history

By Brendan Carpenter

The People’s Church of Long Beach has a long history — from its creation, all the way to now. And it’s been through a lot.

The Delaware Avenue church has marked more than 100 years in Long Beach, all while blending right in with the neighborhood built around it.

The first formal, written records of the church date back to 1920. A small group of people met with plans to develop a permanent, non-denominational church in the West End.

Over the span of the next three years, progress was made — slowly but surely — to complete the vision.

Through ups and downs, their collective support kept the church going for 100 years.

—Demerah Campbell

“The church was started by a group of people, maybe 20,” says Demerah Campbell, who has been involved with the church for 40 years, in a past interview.“They wanted a church with no mother church — meaning a standalone, non-denominational church. They didn’t want a Baptist, Lutheran or any other kind. They wanted a church just to read the Scriptures and the Bible.”

Land was purchased to build the church in late 1921. The following August, the cornerstone was laid at 111 Delaware Ave.

Brendan

The inside of The People’s Church, with some of the old pews.

Carpenter/Herald photos

Five months later, in the opening days of 1923, the first services were held, albeit in the unfinished building. That same year, in July, the first baptism took place.

It was a lot happening in a church that wasn’t even formally dedicated until Aug. 25, 1923, to become The People’s Church of Long Beach.

It wasn’t all happy times, though, as the church had some tough moments in its history. “As the years went on since it’s a resort community where people would come and go the church membership would come and go, too,” Demerah says.“There would be a couple of years where there was no money. So, each member who was left maybe 10 of them would pay for the gas, and the other one would pay for the electric.

“I thought that was beautiful. That kept this church going for 100 years, through ups and downs.”

The church still deals with some structural issues, however, including the deck supports. There is wear and tear from being on the bayside water, as well.

The plan is to fix all of the issues as soon as possible, because they “want the church to be around for another 100 years.”

The People’s Church of Long Beach has a lot of special art and pieces around the building. There are sculptures, pictures and stained glass. In the nave, there’s even a Good Shepherd Window overlooking where Mass is celebrated donated by Long Beach city founder William Reynolds in 1923.

More history and information on the church including services can be found online at PeoplesChurchNY.com.

The People’s Church, 111 Delaware Ave., has been a quietly important church in Long Beach for more than 100 years.

An old photo of the church’s early days that The People’s Church displays.

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The 27th annual Michell O’Neill Volleyball Tournament saw a huge turnout for the foundation last September.

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Long Beach’s hidden sport league

Neighbors just love, love, love it, because it's an easy way to get involved in the community, in a sense.

—Nicole Fader

By Brendan Carpenter

Tucked away at the far end of the Long Beach Recreation Center by the skate park, one might find a small fenced-off area filled with string lights, music and laughs.

It might seem like a beach party you somehow lost your invitation to, but in reality, what you have found is the Barefoot Bocce League.

Many might not know it, but bocce ball is a serious sport. It involves sweat, tears, and, of course, brightly colored balls. It’s serious, but not too serious, with neighbors from all areas and backgrounds coming together for some fun.

“It's just amazing,” says Nicole Fader, who has run the league for the last four years.“It's the music. It's the community. It's the teachers, the workers, the city workers. It’s the people that are doing things in this community coming together and having a good time. That's what it's all about. It's a hidden gem.”

The Barefoot Bocce League has been active in Long Beach for a decade since its founder, Arnie Peltz, built two courts on

The Barefoot Bocce League has been quietly active since 2014, offering neighbors a fun, peaceful sport league by the skate park.

Riverside Boulevard by the beach where the Superblock now is.

The courts were then part of what was called Barefoot Mini-Golf, named for the miniature golf course next to them. So no, it’s now about playing bocce in your bare feet.

But the skate park site won’t be used for much longer. Construction is forcing the league to move again — this time to new courts by the gazebo in front of the ice arena.

The league now consists of nearly 40 teams, with four to eight players on each.

Registration takes place in mid-May at the gazebo, with teams playing Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays for 10 weeks, starting the end of June.

Players can join with a team, or as solo competitors and be added to a team — even if they don’t know how to play. About half of the teams currently competing have been with the league since the beginning.

A game of bocce ball begins when some-

one tosses a small ball called the “jack,” or target, down the court. The teams then throw their bocce balls, trying to land as close to the jack as possible without crossing a fault line.

After each team throws one ball, the team whose ball is farthest from the jack throws the rest of its balls, and then the other team follows.

Points are awarded to the team with one ball, or more, that is closer to the jack than the other team’s balls. The Barefoot Bocce League measures the distance, when needed, with a can that has a string attached to it.

The closest balls get one point, and two if they are touching the jack. Games are played to 12 points.

“It's also really great for new people that come into town, because it's a fantastic way of meeting your community,” Nicole said.“Neighbors just love, love, love it, because it's an easy way to get involved in the community, in a sense.”

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Botton photo: Bocce can be a rather peaceful game, but still takes immense concentration — and sweat.

Brendan Carpenter/Herald Top photo: Because of construction at the skate park, the Barefoot Bocce League will get new courts for this season.

through a hidden path of calm, creativity

By Angelina Zingariello

Nestled beyond the lively boardwalk, Oceanview stands as a serene pathway, offering a peaceful route for bikers, skaters and all pedestrians to travel through the West End without the intrusion of cars or traffic.

Susan Clancy, a Long Beach resident since 2019, discovered the peaceful strip of blocks after mastering biking in the area.

“I didn’t really learn how to ride a bike until I moved to Long Beach,” she says.“I learned on the boardwalk. So, I only knew about Oceanview once I was comfortably biking around.

“It made it so much easier to get to West End restaurants in the summer.”

Susan’s journey with Oceanview took a creative turn when the Long Beach Arts Council came calling.

“I came across a ‘call for artists’ post from the Long Beach Arts Council, inviting artists to submit designs to paint the planters on Oceanview,” she says.“I mocked up digital designs and submitted them to the board, and was selected by their judging committee as one of the artists to paint the planter on New York Avenue.”

Oceanview starts at New York Avenue, heading west — more than 20 blocks to Connecticut Avenue.

Beyond her artistic contributions,

Because Oceanview is not accessible by cars, it feels like a road that is for locals.

—Susan Clancy

Brendan Carpenter/Herald

Residents walk, run or ride on the street — peacefully.

Susan also expressed her fondness for the local atmosphere and the peaceful vibe that characterizes the area.

"Because Oceanview is not accessible by cars, it feels like a road that is for locals,” she says.“One of my favorite things about Long Beach is biking down Oceanview in the summer around sunset.You just hear the sounds of plates and glasses as people have dinner on their porches or balconies. There will always be some music playing from someone’s home. And there are lots of dogs.

“It just has such a 'neighborhood' feeling to it."

In recent years, community efforts to beautify Oceanview have emerged, with initiatives like painting the planters. These endeavors not only enhance the road's aesthetic appeal, but also foster a sense of pride and ownership among neighbors like Susan.

Additionally, Oceanview is an asset to local businesses in the area. Without cars, people can easily walk or bike to shops and restau-

rants, allowing more accessibility to businesses along the path. Shop owners and restaurants can attract people passing by, or offer outdoor dining without the noise of traffic.

Oceanview remains a testament to Long Beach's charm and community spirit, a hidden gem awaiting discovery for all who seek a peaceful escape from their ever-so-busy lives.

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The scenic Oceanview runs throughout the West End.

Brendan Carpenter/Herald Oceanview is decorated with unique planters throughout, all with special designs and dedications.

Tessa Rau with the feline-costumed Annie Melia, of the Long Beach Humane Society — also known as Kitty Cove in Island Park — at the annual bowling for Kitties Fundraising Event at Maple Lanes in Rockville Centre in March.

The Long Beach Herald named Father Brian Barr — the spiritual leader of three Catholic churches on the barrier island collectively known as Beach Catholic — its 2023 Person of the Year.

Where LEGENDS are made

By Brendan Carpenter

Hidden gems could be places tucked away and out of plain sight. Or, they can simply be something many people may not know about.

Studio Noir is both.

Benjamin Metzger has long been central to the Long Beach music scene. Known better by his stage name Benoir, he is the musical director of Arts in the Plaza, and gives lessons in a music room in his apartment that he calls “Studio Noir.”

after, he began offering one-on-one lessons for anyone interested.

It was until 2015 Benoir’s apartment began donning the name “Studio Noir,” where a small sign now sits on a fence next to the door.

I believe in quality over quantity . . . I just want to do what I do well.

—Benjamin Metzger

Benoir moved into the small studio on the corner of West Beech and Kentucky streets in Long Beach’s West End in 2007. The apartment is tucked away behind a laundromat, with the “front” door all the way in the back. When he moved to Long Beach, Benoir started buying all sorts of instruments. Not long

“Location-wise, even though it's 1028 W. Beach St., it's behind the laundromat,” Benoir says.

“We don't have any big signs, although I have been putting a little sign out on the sidewalk. I have very little signage. So, I'm definitely a hidden gem in that regard.”

All was well and good, until Covid-19 struck. Benoir — like many who depended on in-

Brendan Carpenter/Herald photos

Studio Noir West is filled with musical equipment, catering to all musicians.

person, one-on-one interactions, suddenly had to deliver lessons virtually. There were some struggles, but he and his students found a way through it.

And, perhaps, he learned using video streaming apps like Zoom may have offered a new perspective — and actually may have helped Benoir grow his studio operation. If nothing else, it certainly led him wanting to expand. With a drum set, keyboard, piano, microphones and a handful of string instruments all packed into Studio Noir, Benoir needed more space.

And he found it.

Benoir opened Studio Noir East in late 2022, transforming his original apartment into Studio Noir West. The new location, at 323 Magnolia Blvd., offers Benoir a bit more space, but is still rather tucked away, with the entrance not heavily advertised — and small.

The studio shares space with other businesses, including a massage studio.

Benoir has brought in some other teachers, offering lessons at both locations. He teaches musicians of any age — usually with sessions lasting between 30 and 45 minutes — to some as young as 3.

He hopes to expand more in the future,

and has no plans on slowing down.

“I believe in quality over quantity,” Benoir says.“I'm not looking to service a million people — I just want to do what I do well. I’ve played in so many different places, so when you come to the studio and study, you’re studying with someone who's played with worldclass performers in world-class venues.

“I bring all that experience to the lessons, and I love doing so.”

And there’s one way to bring Studio Noir out of obscurity, something that’s reflected in its motto:“This is where legends are made.”

Ben Metzger has taught music for nearly a decade, opening Studio Noir East in 2022. This location supplements his West End studio — which also doubles as his apartment.

Metzger’s studios are decorated with paintings from wall to wall, not just instruments.

Clubs & OrganizatiOns

All addresses are in Long Beach, N.Y. 11561, unless otherwise noted.

a merican l egion

Victor Murtha Post 972 P.O. Box 97 (516) 432-9138

victormurthapost972@gmail.com. Meets at the Magnolia Senior Center

a merican red Cross 195 Willis Ave., Mineola

Jose Dominguez chief executive officer (516) 747-3500 NYRedCross.org

a ncient Order of Hibernians Div. 17

St. Brendan The Navigator P.O. Box 1066

Jeremy Cecil, president (516) 322-9800

a rtists in Partnership, inc. P.O. Box 952

Johanna Mathieson-Ellmer, director (516) 889-1718 or aip4arts@gmail.com.

Membership info: Michael Janin at msjanin@hotmail.com. AIP-Arts.org

b each to b ay Civic a ssociation P.O. Box 753

beachtobaycentral@gmail.com.

Camp a nchor

630 Lido Blvd. (516) 414-6505, CampAnchor.org

A year-round recreation program operated by the Town of Hempstead. The program is dedicated to children and adults with special needs. A comprehensive six-week summer camp located in Lido Beach is also offered to the town’s special needs population. Email anchor630@gmail.com.

Catholic Charities Oceanside Senior Center 80 Anchor Ave., Oceanside (516) 764-9792

Catholic Daughters of t he a mericas Court 1067, St. Ignatius Martyr R.C. Church 721 W. Broadway

Catholic Youth Organization 10 W. Beech St.

Steve Candon (516) 433-1145

Circulo de la Hispanidad 26 W. Park Ave.

Gil Bernardino, executive director (516) 889-3869, (516) 431-1135

CdlH.org

Civil s ervice Employees a ssociation P.O. Box 598

John Mooney, president (516) 305-9345

Concerned Citizens of north Park (516) 432-7477

Open to all residents, meets twice a month at the Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church, 620 Rev. JJ Evans Blvd. Also meets twice monthly at Evangel Revival Community Church, 569 National Blvd.

Long Beach’s historical society at 226 W. Penn

is home to the city’s past through documents, photographs and more.

Eastholme Civic a ssociation

Sam Pinto, president eastholmecivic@gmail.com, Facebook.com/Eastholme11561 girl s couts of nassau County 110 Ring Road, West Garden City

Randell Bynum, CEO (516) 741-2550, GSNC.org webemail@gsnc.org or customercare@gsnc.org.

Harriet Eisman Community s chool 165 E. Park Ave. (516) 889-5575

Joseph Smith, executive director LongIslandReach.org/harriet-eisman-coummunity-school

Harvey & Ellen

Weisenberg Foundation 730 W. Broadway (516) 889-4089

Harvey Weisenberg, executive director Resources and advocates for people with special needs, their families and caregivers

HarveyAndEllenWeisenberg.com

independent Democratic Club of l ong b each 305 W. Park Ave. lbdems@optonline.net

Jasa s enior Center 75 E. Walnut St. Mindy Leeper, director (516) 432-5555

Kiwanis Club of l ong b each P.O. Box 711

Marianne Raisig, president KiwanisClubLB.org

Knights’ Pub 970 W. Beech St. (516) 442-1689

l adies a ncient Order of Hibernians Division 17 Marianne Fleischer, president div17president@nassaulaoh.com. NassauLAOH.com/county-officers/ division-17-long-beach.

l awyers a ssociation: 1005 W. Beech St. (516) 432-9400

l eague of Women Voters of l ong b each P.O. Box 1043 (917) 922-1664

Veronica Rose & Sarah Nicholas, presidents LWVOfNassauCounty.org

lido b each

Civic a ssociation inc. Elizabeth Murdy, president LidoDunes.org.

lido Homes Civic a ssociation P.O. Box 746

lidohomesca@gmail.com

l ong b each

auxiliary Police

Dennis Verzi, police commissioner 859 E. Park Ave. (516) 431-6868

LBAPD.com

lb b reast Cancer Coalition P.O. Box 844

LongBeachBCC.com (516) 943-3404

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Clubs & OrganizatiOns

All addresses are in Long Beach, N.Y. 11561, unless otherwise noted.

l ong b each Chamber of Commerce

350 National Blvd. (516) 432-6000

TheLongBeachChamber.com

l ong b each aware

(formerly the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking)

20 W. Park Ave., Suite 303 -A

Judi Vining, executive director

LongBeachAware.org info@lbcoalition.org (516) 208-6205

l ong b each Democratic Committee P.O. Box 1323 (516) 413-6191

l ong b each Historical s ociety 226 W. Penn St.

Jeanne Browne, president (516) 432-1192

LongBeachHistory.org

l ong b each Humane s ociety

Helen Aloi, president 126 Austin Blvd., Island Park (516) 594-1721

longbeachhumanesociety@gmail.com

LongBeachHumaneSociety.net

l ong b each island

l andmarks a ssociation P.O. Box 1148, (516) 431-3775

Douglas Sheer, president lbila11561@gmail.com

l ong b each l atino Civic a ssociation 670 Long Beach Blvd.

Helen Alessi, executive director (516) 988-0039

l ong b each

l awyers a ssociation 1005 W. Beech St. (516) 432-6263

l b neighbors a gainst Overdevelopment 218 E. Park Ave. P.O. Box 209, Long Beach

An organized group of concerned people who wish to help prevent the overdevelopment of Long Beach.

Facebook.com/LongBeachneighborsagainstoverdevelopment/ l ong b each ukulele Orchestra 1028 W. Beech St. (917) 545-3833

Hours of Operation:

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Benoir and Jeff Alan, founders Facebook.com/lbnyukuleleorchestra lions Club

Allen Schwartz, president P.O. Box 243

LongBeachLionsClub.org

l ong b each reach

2-12 W. Park Ave., Suite 200

Joseph Smith, director (516) 889-2332

LongIslandReach.org

The Long Beach Latino Civic Association holds events throughout the year, but none bigger than its gala, where community members are honored by their neighbors.

l ong b each republican Committee

P.O. Box 1058

Jim Moriarty, chair (516) 640-0047

l ong b each rising

Provides residents still reeling from Hurricane Sandy and dealing with NY Rising with information and resources. A place to exchange information and ask questions.

Facebook.com/groups/LongBeachRising l ong b each s oup Kitchen 140 W. Pine St. (516) 897-2763

Robert Blau, president Soup kitchen open to guests Monday through Saturday 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. LongBeachSoupKitchen.com

l ong b each/lido b each Little League 218 E. Park Ave., Suite 654

Andy Hayes, president beachlittleleague@gmail.com

l ong b each COa D

The Long Beach Community Organizations Active in Disaster assists the unmet needs of the Long Beach community from disasters.

Elizabeth Treston, president lbcoad11561@gmail.com Facebook.com/LBCOAD

l i toy l ending Center for Children with Disabilities P.O. Box 380 East Marina, Lido Blvd. Point Lookout (516) 889-8287

LongIslandToyLendingCenter.com

l ong island streets

Longislandstreets.org, @LIStreetsNY or email Info@Longislandstreets.org. Volunteer based 501(c)3 advocating for safer streets for all people through education, events and reshaping policy at the local and state level

Martin luther King Jr. Center 615 Riverside Blvd.

Andrea Gauto, acting executive director Cedrick Coad, chair (516) 240-2230 info@lbmlk.org

LBMLK.org

Mustaches for Kids

Long Island Chapter

Founders: Billy Kupferman, Vinny Leis, James Bogdan, and Justin Fitzmartin mustaches 4kidsli@gmail.com

north East b ay & Canal Civic a ssociation P.O. Box 6

Mary Volosevich (516) 413-6191

canalareacivicassociation@gmail.com

NorthEastBayAndCanal.wordpress.com or Facebook.com/nebccivic/ 1156run

Run for a cause supporting the 11561 community

Facebook.com/1156run

1156Run@gmail.com

Point l ookout Civic a ssociation P.O. Box 391, Point Lookout

Tom Moran, president PointLookoutCivic.org

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Clubs & OrganizatiOns

Project Challenge at the People’s Church

111 Delaware Ave. (516) 459-7798

projchal@aol.com

visit Project Challenge on Facebook

s andy Help Home Recovery Fund Corp. (Sandy Help LB on Facebook)

120 W. Park Ave. Suite 103

Brian Murphy, founder (516) 647-3242

sandhelplb@gmail.com

surfrider Foundation, surf for all and surfer’s Way

Stephanie Joyce Kahn Foundation 2-12 W. Park Ave. Facebook.com/stephanie.j.kahn

t heresa alessandra russo Foundation

250 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach

Susan S. Russo, president (516) 432-0200 TheresaFoundation.org

tommy b rull Foundation

The Tommy Brull Foundation is a nonprofit that raises funds to benefit a wide variety of people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities in the community, such as Camp Anchor. TommyBrullFoundation.org

lt. John F. O’grady VFW Post 1384 675 W. Park Ave. (516) 432-9138

Facebook.com/vfw.lbny/ l ong b each Waterfront Warriors

P.O. Box 210 (516) 375-5966

LBWaterFrontWarriors.org

Westholme & t he Walks Civic a ssociation

Dina Fiore Facebook.com/westholme.centralneighbors westholmecivic@gmail.com

West End a rts

Visual a rtists guild

P.O. Box 1002

Kathleen Regan, chair WestEndArts.org

West End neighbors

Civic a ssociation

218 E. Park Ave., Suite 512

Kim Mussman, president westendresidents@hotmail.com

LBWestEnd.org

West End b eautification a ssociation

Mary Ellen Pollina and Ed Glister, co-directors Facebook.com/LongBeachWEBA westendbeautification@gmail.com

Brendan Finn President bfinn@longbeachny.gov

ELECTED OFFICIALS LONG BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Chris Fiumara Vice president cfiumara@longbeachny.org

LONG BEACH

Long Beach City Court Judge

Hon. William Miller City Court

1 West Chester St. Long Beach, N.Y. 11561 (516) 442-8544

Long Beach City Court Judge Hon. Corey Klein City Court 1 West Chester St. Long Beach, N.Y. 11561 (516) 442-8544

TOWN

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

Don Clavin (R) One Washington St., Hempstead N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3260 dclavin@tohmail.org

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 5th District

Christopher Carini (R) One Washington St. Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 (516) 812-3285

Roy Lester Council member rlester@longbeachny.gov

COUNTY

Nassau County Executive

Bruce Blakeman (R) 1550 Franklin Ave. Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3131

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly (R) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

Nassau County Legislator - 4th District

Patrick Mullaney (R) 1550 Franklin Ave., Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571- 6204

Nassau County Comptroller

Elaine Phillips (R) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

Mike Reinhart Council member mreinhart@longbeachny.gov

(D)

431-0500

455-3028 State

20510 (202) 224-6542 United States Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D) 780 3rd Ave., Suite 2601 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 688-6262 United States Senate 478 Russell Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-4451 United

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

advertising & Marketing

creative Vibe advertising

Brian Berkery

74 W. Park Ave., Second Floor (516) 432-5001

VibeAd.com

cybernet LLc

Mike Longworth & Ian Danby

38 W. Park Ave., Suite 500 (516) 897-8419

CybernetNY.com

Long Beach herald

Ellen Frisch

2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City (516) 569-4000

LIHerald.com

n Y Deals & Discounts

Rich Coleman

455 E. Beech St. (516) 317-1280

LongBeachNYDealsDiscounts.com

architectural Services

Dov hadas a rchitect P c

Dov Hadas

600 Shore Road (516) 678-8200

DovHadasArchitect.com

gWB a rchitect P c

120 W. Park Avenue, Suite 304 (516) 432-3406

GWBArchitect.com

arts/entertainment

a rtists in Partnership Inc.

Johanna Mathieson-Ellmer

P.O. Box 952 (516) 307-2787

AIP4Arts.org

a rts in the Plaza

Sammi Metzger

1 W. Chester St. (516) 476-2473

ArtsInThePlaza.com

Solid g old Seaside Inc.

Danielle Vetter 852 W. Beech St. (516) 600-9524

Instagram.com/solidgoldseaside

The Salt & Sea

Gene Rogovitz

355 Woodland Drive

Brightwaters (631) 786-3163

TheSaltAndSea.com

The Ivy

Rae Ivy

1050 W. Beech St. (516) 882-4542

TheIvyLBNY.com

West end a rts

Stuart Friedman P.O. Box 1002 (917) 716-9692

WestEndArts.org

automotive Services

carJoy US a Warren Rothman

1 Old Country Road

Carle Place (516) 242-2228

CarJoyUSA.com

All businesses are in Long Beach, NY 11561 unless noted

The much-anticipated arts and crafts boardwalk fairs led by the chamber are always a

Business Services

Bridgeworks LLc

Philip Beck

780 Long Beach Blvd. (516) 308-9498

BridgeworksLongBeach.com

Donnelly Tax & accounting

Andrew Donnelly Virtual (646) 820-3832

DonnellyTax.cpa n YcK coaching

Robert Rosenberg 120 E. 87th Street, R18B Manhattan (212) 655-9250

NYCKCoaching.com

The entrepreneur's Source

Liam Hanley 22 Armour St. (703) 966-7818

LHanley.esourcecoach.com

Thrive

Sonya Lorrain P.O. Box 845 (631) 260-5949

IslandThrive.com

Trellus Inc.

Brian Berkery

74 W. Park Ave. (833) 562-2554

ByTrellus.com

childcare & Youth Services

Liddle Bites Play cafe

Ingrid Ceniceros

132 E. Park Ave. (516) 442-3131

LiddleBites.com

Temple emanu- el of Long Beach

455 Neptune Boulevard

Chari Horn (516) 431-4060

TempleEmanuElLongBeach.com

education

Long Beach Public Library

Tara Lannen-Stanton 111 W. Park Ave. (516) 432-7258

LongBeachLibrary.org

Temple emanu- el of Long Beach 455 Neptune Blvd.

Chari Horn (516) 431-4060

TempleEmanuElLongBeach.com

electrician

all g ood electric corp.

Paul Leone 57 Vermont St. (516) 431-8585

AllGoodElectric.net

Jon Dab electrical contractors Inc.

Jonathan Dab 609 Monroe Blvd. (516) 721-4449

JonDabElectric.com

Financial Services

a pple Bank

Jose G. Jara

280 E. Park Ave. (516) 897-5701

AppleBank.com

Bethpage Federal credit Union

Franklin Rivera 26 W. Park Ave. (800) 628-7070

BethpageFCU.com

greystone Wealth advisors

Jay P. Alexander

65 Pine Ave., Suite 228 (562) 800-5488

DivorceTheirs.com

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LONG BEACH Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Long Beach, NY 11561 unless noted

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New York Life

Paladin Rodriguez 1660 Walt Whitman Road

Melville (718) 880-0208

NewYorkLife.com

Open Vistas Financial Solutions

Gregory Page-Romer, BFA

40 Louisiana St. (908) 400-4469

OpenVistasFinancial.com

Premier Wealth Advisors

John Diaz, CFP

626 RXR Plaza, Sixth Floor Uniondale (516) 778-5822

YourPremierWealth.com

Fitness & Wellness

Pilates Oceanside

Pam Rosenbluth

3197 Long Beach Road Oceanside (516) 280-1515

ClubPilates.com/oceanside

Elemental Wellness

Katherine Jaeger

158 E. Park Ave. (516) 594-0220

ElementalWellnessLBNY.com

Happy Mama Circle

Catie Taras

610 Franklin Blvd. (631) 848-5568

HappyMamaCircle.com

Hollywood Health Club

Steve Diamond

265 E. Park Ave. (516) 348-6377

HollywoodHealthClub.com

JD Fit LLC

Daniel Rosenblum

240 W. Park Ave. (516) 474-4262

JDFitTraining.com

Nuerofit

Jason Polete

268 E. Park Ave. (888) 445-7666

NeurofitUSA.com

Pilates by the Sea

Renee O'Connor

48 E. Park Ave. (518) 928-4168

pilatesbythesealb@gmail.com

Pod Spa & Wellness

Jason Polete

221 E. Park Ave. (888) 766-8889

PodSpas.com

Poplar

Beryl Jackowitz

128 W. Penn St. (215) 275-5965

Shop-Poplar.com

The Ride by Hollywood

Steven Diamond

16 E. Park Ave. (516) 322-4710

TheRideByHollywood.com

Hair & Beauty

Be Inspired Salon

Stephanie Ruh

647-1/2 E. Park Ave. (516) 415-7822

LBInspiredSalon.com

Meadow and Bark

Marisa Russell 901 W. Beech St. (917) 855-4855

MeadowAndBark.com

Home Improvement

Harvest Power Solar

Carlo Lanza 907 W. Beech St. (516) 442-5511

HarvestPower.net

Rose Ott Design

Rose Ott 675 E. Olive St. (516) 510-9665

RoseOttDesign.com

Home Services

Automatic Industries

Ashley Erichsen

19 W. Columbia St.

Hempstead (516) 538-4646

AutomaticIndustries.com

Cordina Inspections & Consulting

Adam Cordina

86 Nebraska St. (646) 586-7102

CordinaInspections.com

Fox Pest Control

L aTessa Jacobs

66 S. Second, Unit D Bayshore (631) 458-5003

Fox-Pest.com/long-island-ny

PM Home Inspections

Patrick Mullaney 210 W. Bay Drive (718) 644-2122

PMHomeInspectionsInc.com

Royal Air Pros

Robin Waller 18 Armour St. (516) 456-1314

RoyalAirPros.com

Hospitality

Allegria Hotel

Geraldine Schmidt

80 West Broadway (516) 992-3767

AllegriaHotelNY.com

Inwood Beach Club

Jim Buonaiuto 1795 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach (516) 239-2800

InwoodCC.org

Insurance

Denis A. Miller

Insurance Agency Inc.

Denis A. Miller

28 E. Park Ave. (516) 432-9245

DenisMillerInsurance.com

Hometown Atlantic

Insurance Agency

Tracey Brennan 120 W. Park Ave., Suite 209 (516) 670-9305

HometownAtlantic.com

Mackoul Risk Solutions

Ed Mackoul 214 W. Park Ave. (516) 431-9100

Mackoul.com

New Empire Insurance Services

Robert Mackoul 214 W. Park Ave. (516) 431-8300

NewEmpireIS.com

Remco Agency Insurance Services

Steve Diamond 28 E. Park Ave. (516) 322-4710

RemcoAgency.com

Seaview Adjusting Group Inc.

John Martinez

28 E. Park Ave. (516) 790-4377

SeaviewAdjusting.com

Internet & Technology Services

GYG Associates Ltd.

Ian Danby 511 Franklin Blvd. (516) 410-7494

GYGUSA.com

ExecPro Enterprises Inc.

Louis Penello 26 E. Park Ave. (516) 620-0304

ExecPro.com

Legal Services

Bernstein & Gray Law Group PLLC Colleen Gray 120 W. Park Avenue, Suite 309 (516) 853-0927

Edward H. Grimmett, Esq.

Edward H. Grimmett

1 East Broadway, Apt. 6S (631) 872-3766

KaufmanDolowich.com/professional/edward-h-grimmett

Joseph Lee, Esq.

Joseph Lee

265 E. Beech St, (516) 432-9229

JosephTLee.com

Medical & Health Care

Beach Terrace Care Center

Carmela Handel

640 W. Broadway (516) 431-4400

Beach-Terrace.com

Cafe of Life Chiropractic Dr. Joshua Siegel

100 W. Park Ave., Suite 207 (516) 425-0113

CafeOfLifeLongIsland.com

Clinical Staffing Resources

Mindi Derry 806 W. Beech St. (929) 888-4791

ClinicalStaffingResources.com

LONG BEACH Chamber of Commerce

All businesses are in Long Beach, NY 11561 unless noted

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Long Beach Nursing and Rehabiltation/Bay Vista

Sharena Nellums

375 E. Bay Drive (516) 897-1000

LongBeachNRC.com

Long Beach Chemists

Bhanu Gadde

170 W. Park Ave. (631) 431-0611

LongBeachChemists.com

Luxe Rejuvenation Med Spa

Wendy Williams

206 W. Park Ave. (516) 517-8385

LuxeRejuvenation.com

Miscellaneous

Equinor Virtual (516) 426-0137

EmpireWind.com

Hansel & Petal

Beverly Hansel Silberstang

502 Franklin Blvd. (917) 797-1519

HanselAndPetal.net

Miss Liz, Inc.

Liz Treston 37 Wyoming Ave. (516) 304-6452

Mountain Drift Woodworks

Alexis Pace

660 E. Olive St. (516) 317-7800

Perrotta Consulting LLC

Nicholas Perrotta 110 Ohio Ave. (516) 655-1272

Non-Profit Organizations

CenterPoint Church T.K. Kennedy

455 Neptune Blvd. (516) 459-1401

CPChurch.com

Long Beach Art League

Lissette Resnick P.O. Box 862 (917) 734-7949

LongBeachArtLeague.com

Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach 455 Neptune Boulevard

Chari Horn (516) 431-4060

TempleEmanuElLongBeach.com

Pet/Veterinary

Zoomin Groomin

Barbara Tina 69 Mohawk Ave.

East Atlantic Beach (347) 268-5595

ZoominGroomin.com/location/petgroomer-long-beach-ny

Photography

Christina Kramer PortraitCTK Photos

361 E.t Broadway (516) 643-8567

CTKPhotos.com

The chamber hosts many fun events throughout the year, including last year’s Casino Night at the Allegria Hotel.

Scott Ferrone Photography

Scott Ferrone

465 Shore Road, Apt 7 O (516) 506-1334

Plumbing

HVAC Highland Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Thomas Gillan

451 Long Beach Blvd. (516) 650-0714

HVAC Premier Heating & Air Conditioning

Michael Ferraro

460 E. Hudson St. (516) 477-6662

PremierHeatingAndAirConditioning.com

Printing

Hicksville Minuteman Press

Michael Ruvolo

191 Broadway, Hicksville (516) 822-1742

Hicksville.MinutemanPress.com

Richner Printing LLC

Michael Karff 2 Endo Blvd.

Garden City 11530 (516) 569-4000, Ext. 288 mkarff@richnerprinting.com

Real Estate

American Financial NetworkThe Boland Group

John Boland

780 Long Beach Road (516) 660-0702

AFNCorp.com

Century 21 American Homes

Barbara Mullaney 284 W. Park Ave.

TheBarbaraMullaneyTeam.com

Coldwell Banker American Homes

David Kasner & Rachel Geraghty 284 W. Park Ave. (516) 665-2000

CBAmHomes.com/longbeach

Contour Mortgage

Michael Balboa 52 Pennsylvania Ave. (516) 698-7204

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty

Leah Tozer 350 National Blvd., 2E (516) 860-5784

LeahTozer.DanielGale.com

Douglas Elliman Real Estate 30 W. Park Ave. (516) 432-3400

Elliman.com

Real Estate Ocean Grace Properties LLC

Rosemary Gibson P.O. Box 395 Point Lookout (516) 317-5333

Real Estate Signature

Premier Properties

Riima Pruitt 565 W. Olive St. (718) 614-3904

RiimaPruitt.signature-premier.com

Restaurants/Catering

Beach Burger

Stacy Adler 1 Grand Blvd. (516) 431-8800

BeachBurgerLBNY.com

Bright Eye Beer Co.

Luke Heneghan 50 W. Park Ave. (516) 543-5736

BrightEyeBeerCo.com

Fermento

Martina Cantarella 1048 W. Beech St. (929) 340-4275

FermentoVegan.com

JA Heneghan's Tavern

Emily Heneghan 57 Lido Blvd. Point Lookout (516) 729-7274

HeneghansTavern.com

Roc & Olive

Sandra Prado

180 W. Park Ave. (516) 442-1090

RocAndOlive.com

Scott 's Sourdough of Long Beach

Scott Knobler

100 Wyoming Ave. (516) 522-0411

ScottsSourSourDough.com

LOnG Be ACH Chamber of Commerce

Shore House

Bernie Ford

22 E. Park Ave. (516) 632-5350

ShoreHouseLB.com

The Saloon Roisin Donohoe 1016 W. Beech St. (516) 432-9185

TheSaloonLongBeach.com

Retail/Fashion

Angel Flower Creations

Yvonne Santana 56 Arizona Ave. (516) 650-0396

ArtsInThePlaza.com/the-heart-ofthe-arts

Bella Sof Leggings LLC

Ravena Bejo (917) 533-1657

BellaSofLeggings.com

Breezy Belles

Diana Walsh 39 Belmont Circle Syosset (516) 972-3003

BreezyBelles.com

Crafty Creations by Carlene

Carlene Schultz 101 E. Park Ave., 902 (631) 464-3039

CraftyCreationsByCarlene.com

Tailfeather Designs

Liat Cohen 380 W. Penn St. TailFeatherDesigns.com

The Ivy Rae Ivy 1050 W. Beech Street (516) 882-4542 TheIvyLBNY.com

Retail/Other

A&T Garden Center

Darren Nedd 4373 Austin Blvd. Island Park (516) 983-2169

ATGardenCenter.com

Centre Millwork and Supply

John Esposito 669 Long Beach Blvd. (516) 432-6566

CentreMillwork.com

Renewable Recycling, Inc.

Christine Kiourtsis 265 E. Penn St. (917) 541-6971

RenewableRecycling.com

Sonya Sells Seashells by the Seashore

Sonya Lorrain P.O. Box 845 (516) 670-5240

IslandThrive.com

Located in Long Beach, New York, our facility combines the fantastic oceanfront view and experienced, caring staff. Known for their warmth and outstanding care, experience the Beach Terrace difference.

Giving Birth? Look No Further than the South Shore’s Only

High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care

Mothers looking for a hospital at which to give birth should consider the quality indicators used by U.S. News & World Report ® to determine institutions deemed High Performing for Maternity care.

Mount Sinai South Nassau is the only South Shore hospital to earn the rating of High Performing based on eight key measures:

• Reduced C-section delivery rates

• Low early elective delivery rates

• Low overall unexpected newborn complication rates

• Increased routine VBAC rates

• Increased exclusive human milk feeding rates

• Low episiotomy rates

• Routine birthing-friendly practices

• Transparency on racial/ethnic disparities

If you want the best birthing experience for you and for your baby, look no further than Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Learn more at southnassau.org/maternity, or call 877-SOUTH-NASSAU.

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Family Owned Small Business

Since 1970

Family Owned Small Business

273 W Park Ave, Long Beach NY

Since 1970

516-431-0617

273 W Park Ave, Long Beach NY

Bathroom Safety

Bath Benches, Transfer Benches, Stools, Raised Toilet Seats & Commodes

Bathroom Safety

Bath Benches, Transfer Benches, Stools, Raised Toilet Seats & Commodes

Compression Socks

Compression Socks

For enhanced blood flow to help with swelling.

Fittings available

For enhanced blood flow to help with swelling.

Fittings available

Pillows and Cushions

Reflux & Bed Wedges

Seat, Wheelchair & Lumbar Cushions

Pillows and Cushions

Reflux & Bed Wedges

Seat, Wheelchair & Lumbar Cushions

Monday thru Friday 9-5

516-431-0617

Saturday 8-4 | Sunday Closed

Monday thru Friday 9-5

Puriti CBD Line

Monday-Thursday 8-5:30 Friday 8-4:30 Saturday 8-1:30

Saturday 8-4 | Sunday Closed

Natural Wellness for the Body & Mind

Puriti CBD Line

• US Farmer Grown

Natural Wellness for the Body & Mind

• Lab Tested

• US Farmer Grown

• Available in THC-Free for Screened Workers

• Lab Tested

Rentals

• Available in THC-Free for Screened Workers

Rentals

Lift Chairs for those needing assistance with standing or sitting. Also available are Knee Walkers, Hip Chairs, Wheel Chairs and Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps

UP Walker

Lift Chairs for those needing assistance with standing or sitting. Also available are Knee Walkers, Hip Chairs, Wheel Chairs and Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps

UP Walker

Our latest rollator, engineered to help you walk up straight.

DME Equipment Canes, Crutches, Walkers, Rollators, Wheelchairs and more!

DME Equipment Canes, Crutches, Walkers, Rollators, Wheelchairs and more!

Cast Covers

Cast Covers

Cast protectors for the shower and tub, pool or ocean

Cast protectors for the shower and tub, pool or ocean

Our latest rollator, engineered to help you walk up straight. Designed with a built in seat and storage compartment to help you keep your independence

Designed with a built in seat and storage compartment to help you keep your independence

Braces & Sleeves

Knee, Elbow, Wrist, Finger, Back Braces and more!

Braces & Sleeves

Knee, Elbow, Wrist, Finger, Back Braces and more!