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Vol. 35 No. 29
Raising funds for inclusive surfing
An alternate parking method
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Beach party is canceled, but city files suit overtime pay for police that day. On June 19 at around 8:30 a.m., Long Beach police got Of the Long Beach Herald word of the gathering, Sandy Long Beach city officials Cheeks Beach Day, which was gave an update last week on circling on social media. To legal action they initiated after prevent the gathering of anoththe planning of an unauthor- er crowd, and a potentially ized gathering of more than 500 explosive situation like the one people on the beach three that had unfolded just six days e a r l i e r, w h i c h weeks ago that, as resulted in a shootit turned out, never ing at the Long took place. Council Island Rail Road President Brendan station, city offiFinn, City Manager cials coordinated Daniel Creighton with Nassau Counand Acting Police t y, M e t ro p o l i t a n Commissioner Transportation Richard DePalma Authority and State spoke at a news DAN CREIgHToN Police to prepare. conference outside City manager Just over 500 people City Hall on July 3. had RSVP’d online. “If you come to Long Beach our city to cause chaos, and if you attempt to come to our city CSEA members also helped to cause chaos, we want you to with ticket collection on the hear a message loud and clear: beach that day, augmenting a Long Beach won’t stand for it,” boardwalk crew of ticket-takFinn said. “We will shut you ers that is composed mostly of down, just as we did on June 19. teenagers. Sandy Cheeks Beach Day And it will cost you.” Finn explained that the city had been promoted on social had filed a claim in State media by an account called Supreme Court against the Team Takeover. Attendees were organizers of the unpermitted encouraged to bring alcohol event, which cost the city and other substances to Long roughly $24,000 to prepare for, Beach. The party was planned including staffing costs and Continued on page 14
By BRENDAN CARPENTER and JoSEPH D’ANDREA
Bob Arkow/Herald
And they’re off! Runners of all ages hit the boards for Long Beach’s annual Fourth of July race last week. The sounds of laughter, panting and pattering feet filled the air during the event. Children took part in a 1K run, while adults ran a 4K.
Lido Beach woman recognized by Oceanside’s Friedberg JCC By KEPHERD DANIEl kdaniel@liherald.com
Leaders of the Friedberg JCC, in Oceanside, recently reflected on a successful year, and presented awards to longstanding members and others who have made significant contributions to the organization, including Lisa Charschan, of Lido Beach. At its annual meeting on June 25, Roni Kleinman, the organization’s chief executive, praised JCC staff members, emphasizing their role in delivering several key programs throughout the year.
From diverse camping experiences for more than 500 children last summer, to the JCC Ezra Center for people with disabilities hosting of a talent show for those with disabilities on April 26, to events like the red carpet gala, featuring participants in the Special Advocacy Coalition, the JCC demonstrated its commitment to being inclusive. “Hearing children’s laughter and singing in our play areas and filled with activity is uplifting and joyous for us all,” Kleinman told the attendees. “Close to hundreds of members continue reaping the benefits from the amazing Continued on page 10
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e intend to pursue this suit to its conclusion.