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publisher The coronavirus crisis that erupted in March and carried on through early June in New York shook all of us to our core. Long Beach, however, remains strong. It is a community full of fighters. Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged the City by the Sea, proved that. The storm pummeled our shores, but it never defeated our indomitable spirit to survive and thrive. Just as we saw in Sandy's wake, neighbors are Stuart now helping neighbors through the Covid-19 crisis, Richner delivering food and medical supplies to vulnerable residents, providing meals for the jobless and just checking in on one another. Thankfully, as of this writing in early July, the coronavirus infection rate had dropped below 1 percent in New York. Let us hope and pray it remains at or falls below that level so people remain safe, and we can continue the barrier island's successful reopening of the economy. That will depend on all of us doing our parts — wearing our facial covers, maintaining social distance — not only today and tomorrow, but also likely for months to come. Throughout the crisis, the Long Beach Herald continued to provide invaluable news to the community, incuding information on institution closings, new safety protocols and, unfortunately, remembrances of lives lost. I want to thank our journalists for their commitment to the Long Beach community. Our staff, categorized as essential workers by Governor Cuomo, were out in the field regularly, even during the height of the pandemic, to ensure people who work and live in Long Beach had access to the best and most up-to-date information. Additionally, Richner Communications, the parent company of the Long Beach Herald, was proud to provide $500,000 of small business marketing grants to entrepreneurs across the South Shore, including many on the barrier island. We know small businesses are the lifeblood of any community — especially Long Beach — so we are hopeful these funds will help your favorite stores and restaurants get back on their feet. In this edition of our annual community guide, we look at all that is wonderful about Long Beach, at the same time that we examine what has changed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Living In Long Beach is a special publication of the Long Beach Herald, the hometown newspaper of the barrier island. Living In is published in cooperation with the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, and we are honored to mark another year as the chamber's official publication. We hope you find this issue of Living In Long Beach useful and informative, and that you enjoy reading the Long Beach Herald 52 weeks a year.

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What's

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A look at the past ............................... 12 About our City..................................... 13 Basic Beach rules ................................ 14 Bright Eye ............................................ 66 Calendar .............................................. 16 Camp Anchor ................................. 17,18 Chamber Info ...................................... 20 City Manager Message ....................... 21 Clubs and Organizations ............... 22,23 Elected Officials................................... 24 Fire Department .................................. 25 Grab a Bite .......................................... 26 Hitting the Beach ................................ 28 Hurley Surf Center ............................... 56 Important Numbers/ Sanitation.......... 30 Ice Arena ............................................. 76 LBNY Arts Council ............................... 31 LH PRIDE Cancelled ............................ 32 LH Tribeca ............................................ 33 Local and State Parks .......................... 34 Long Beach Library ........................36-37 Lung transplant ................................... 39 Magnolia Center ................................. 40 Michelle O' Neill.................................. 45 MLKCenter .......................................... 47 Morning Madness............................... 46 NYSEAâ€™S Surf Week ............................. 55 Places of Worship ................................ 64 Point lookout birds .............................. 38 Publisher Letter ..................................... 9 Ride the Trolley .................................... 48 Rock Out on the Beach ....................... 48 Skudin Surf .......................................... 53 So Stoked ............................................ 52 Social Media........................................ 51 Summer Camps................................... 57 Surfing for a Cause ............................. 54 Chamber Of Commerce ...................... 67 TimeLine .........................................62-63 Town and County ................................ 59 Whatâ€™s Rolling This Summer ............... 58 Your Local Chamber ........................... 20 Youth and Family Services ......... 74-75

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Long Beach is one of the older, more established communities on Long Island. In 1880, the ﬁrst Long Beach Hotel was built, and the area continued to grow at a steady pace — the railroad arrived in 1882, promoting Long Beach as a resort community for vacationers. Modern Long Beach was conceived in 1906 by Sen. William H. Reynolds; he had a vision for a planned community and saw what Long Beach could become: an unrivaled seaside resort. During World War I, however, his “Estates of Long Beach” concept met with ﬁnancial failure, leaving large summer homes vacant. Still, Reynolds’s dream and accomplishments — he built many of the early homes and structures in town, including the boardwalk — set the stage for what Long Beach would eventually become. By the 1930s, Long Beach had evolved into a year-round community. The Long Beach Historical Society’s museum, at 226 W. Penn St. — one of the original estates of Long Beach — is complete with exhibits and guides who can speak about the city’s history in detail.

Long Beach Historical Society Looking east on the boardwalk in front of the Nassau Hotel in 1910.

Long Beach Historical Society Museum

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The Nassau Hotel opened in 1909 between National and Magnolia boulevards and was among the oldest in the city. In the 1980s, the 300-room hotel was converted into condominiums and renamed the Ocean Club.

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Manhattan, and in the winter, it is usually about 10 degrees warmer than the Big Apple. • Elevation — Sea level • Police/fire — The city is protected by its own police force, assisted at times by the Nassau County Police Department, which patrols and protects East Atlantic Beach, Lido and Point Lookout. The Long Beach Fire Department has three stations. The Point LookoutLido Fire Department is primarily responsible for the eastern portion of the barrier island. • Utilities — The city is served by PSEG Long Island, Optimum and Verizon. • Transportation — Twenty minutes from JFK International Airport, Long Beach has a Long Island Rail Road station, maintains its own local bus service and is also on the county NICE line. There are taxis whose in-city rates are regulated by the city.

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• Area of City — Five square miles. • Population — The city’s year-round population is roughly 33,275; during the summer, the population swells to over 50,000. • Government — Fivemember City Council; the appointed city manager is the chief administrator. The barrier island is also part of Nassau County, which is governed by a 19-member elected Legislature and an elected county executive. The city, Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Point Lookout and Lido Beach are in the 4th Legislative District. The unincorporated areas of the island are under the jurisdiction of Hempstead Town, which is governed by an elected Town Board and a supervisor. • Beach — Long Beach boasts five miles of the finest, cleanest sand and safest bathing in the Northeast. There is a fee from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There are also town and county beach

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parks in Lido Beach and Point Lookout. Admission is free, but there is a per-car parking charge. The beach park in East Atlantic Beach is for residents only. • Boardwalk — Long Beach’s iconic 2.2-mile-long boardwalk is back! The city has replaced the previous structure, destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, with stronger, more durable materials, and the new span even includes Wi-Fi and more amenities along the beach. • Houses of Worship — Long Beach is home to nearly two dozen churches and synagogues representing a dozen different faiths. • Climate — In the summer, the island is consistently 12 to 13 degrees cooler than

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Basic rules of the

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1 • Do not hesitate to call a lifeguard for help in any medical situation on the sand or in the water. 2 • Beaches close at 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty! 3 • Check the depth of underwater surface by jumping or walking, not diving head-first! 4 • If you are in trouble, call out for help and wave your arms above your head. Do not panic. 5 • People are not permitted on the beach between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. 6 • Surfing is permitted on specific beaches. Visit longbeachny.gov/ beach for surfing, concert and event schedules. 7 • When you hear the whistle, look at the lifeguard chair. They may want your attention. 8 • Stay off the rock jetties and never swim near them. 9 • Do not attempt to make any rescue yourself. Get a lifeguard — they are trained to do the job. Do not interfere with lifeguards making a rescue. 10 • Check water conditions with lifeguards for undercurrents or sandbars. Both can be dangerous. 11 • Report dangerous situations to a lifeguard. 12 • Lifeguards are on duty, weather permitting, from 9 a.m. 6 p.m. weekends only from May 25-June 23 (including Memorial Day Monday), and daily from June 27-Sept.2. Beach passes are required when lifeguards are on duty. 13 • Always go to the beach with an adult, and swim in front of the lifeguard between the green flags that define the swimming area. 14 • Learn to swim and never swim alone. 15 • Only swim when lifeguards are on duty.

For Your Safety Please Remember mitted on the • No alcohol/smoking per . alk rdw beach or the boa are permitted on ues bec bar or • No bonﬁres rdwalk. the beach or on the boa without a lifeguard ited • Swimming is prohib on duty. ted on the beach or • No animals are permit boardwalk. • No glass on the beach. have a leash cord • All body boards must attached. sh cord. • The rider must use lea st watch all mu an rdi • A parent or gua children. as inﬂatable tubes • Flotation devices such ictly prohibited. str are and water wings

at the discretion • Body board use: It is trict body boards res to rds of the lifegua ber permitted (distance from shore, num ditions). con er oth and rough water or ns. ctio tru ins ’ rds • Listen to lifegua and surfboards in • The use of body boards prohibited. is a the same bathing are s have been These safety regulation the enjoyment of established to allow for way imply that the no our patrons. They in fboards are safe sur or rds use of body boa ry. and will not result in inju

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The Remembrance Gathering takes place at 8 a.m. at the Recreation Center Parking Lot. A service at the Virginia Avenue Remembrance Garden will follow at 11 a.m. That night, at 7:30 p.m., the Long Beach Fire Department will hold a ceremony on West Park Avenue at Lafayette Boulevard to pay tribute to the victims and honor the first responders. Visit www. longbeachny.gov for updates.

Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebrate the season at the cityâ€™s annual holiday lighting, with caroling and the arrival of Santa at Kennedy Plaza. The annual menorah lighting features music, dancing and treats. Visit www.longbeachny. gov for updates and be sure to check the Long Beach Herald for updates about the West End Electric Light Parade and other holiday events!

Martin Luther King Day March Jan 18th - A march is followed by an annual luncheon and fundraiser hosted by the MLK Center at 615 Riverside Blvd., where the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is honored.

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Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash Feb 7th - The annual Super Bowl Splash benefits the MakeA-Wish Foundation, and is held on Super Bowl Sunday in honor of Paulie Bradley. Visit www. longbeachpolarbears.

Snowflake Race The Recreation Department hosts its annual 4-mile Snowflake Race in memory of Joseph F. Farrell. An awards ceremony will be held after the race. For more information, visit longbeachny.gov.

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By James Bernstein Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, which serves about 1,200 children and adults who have special needs, will be open this summer, beginning July 13, but on a limited basis. The Hempstead Town-owned camp will offer each camper one week on-site and five weeks of on-line instruction at home. About 120 campers will be on site each week. The camp has been closed since March because of the coronavirus. Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin said that all health and safety measures will be taken to protect campers and staff. Clavin called the camp "the crown jewel of the town'' and said town and camp officials had worked hard to offer some type of summer program for the children. “So many of the kids and the parents are so happy to have even one week,” Clavin said. “We will be giving the kids at least some sense of joy this summer.” Temperature checks will be made at drop-off and the health of children, staff and volunteers will be monitored. Bathrooms will be cleaned every 30 minutes. Extra hand sanitizers will be available.

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2020

Chamber of Commerce Events May - Mother’s Day Boardwalk Fair June - Home & Garden Show August - Chamber 300 Fundraiser September - Craft Fair Chamber highlights • New board comprised of local small business owners • Plans to convert our office into a welcome center • Ongoing beautification projects • Monthly city liaison meetings • Community and civic partnerships • Sustainability initiatives • Monthly networking events • Business and education workshops • Weekly member spotlights on our social media channels Why join? Good question! • Be a part of your business community! We have more than 150 members and we’re growing. • Gain exposure to more than 7,000 social media fans/followers and our 800+ B2B member list. • Free speaking opportunities at our monthly meetings. • Benefit from our dedicated advertising budget for TV, social media and print. • Receive discounted event participation, sponsorship and advertising opportunities. • Complimentary listing on chamber website and the Long Beach Herald Summer Guide. • And much, much more!

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Top photo: Chamber members at the annual Electric Light parade. Courtesy Chamber of Commerce

Bottom photo: Chamber members joined the owners of The Beach House for a special ribbon-cutting last year.

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A message from the interim

City MAnAger

n behalf of the City of Long have implemented protocols and guideBeach, I hope you and your loved lines that ensure Long Beach residents receive priority access to our sandy oasis ones are staying safe and healthy. As our City by the Sea starts to spring of roughly 3.5 miles of beach. back to life following the unprecedented We have also re-opened playgrounds and parks for our Long Beach families to challenges of the public health crisis, our enjoy as we head into the summer, and residents have continued to demonstrate bicycles on the boardwalk has been exhumility, strength and solidarity these panded. As of June 27, our beaches have past few months. While the upcoming been open seven days a week. summer season may have a bit of a difDonna M. Gayden ferent look and feel compared to years’ The Farmer’s Market is also back for the Interim City summer, offering locally sourced and affordpast, we are working tirelessly not only Manager able fresh produce for everyone to enjoy. to keep the curve flat, but also keep Long We are also exploring a variety Beach moving forward. of social-distancing-friendly events that we may As we begin Phase Four of the state’s rebe able to support and facilitate in the summer opening plan, we are coordinating closely with the months ahead, including fireworks, drive-in movies business community, including our Chamber of and other family-friendly activities. Commerce, to get our city back to work. We have While we may still be at the beginning of the streamlined our permit process to make it easier long road to recovery, we are seeing some positive for restaurants to offer outdoor dining, with proper signs of an upturn across our city. On behalf of all social-distancing guidelines in place to expand restaurant capacity. We also continue to engage with of us in city government, we wish you a happy and our business community to make sure our small healthy summer season, and I look forward to seeing you around town. businesses have the tools and resources they need Sincerely, to rebound and recover. Donna M. Gayden, Interim City Manager For those who enjoy the simple things, like the City of Long Beach smell of the saltwater or the scent of sunblock, we

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Clubs & Organizations American Legion Victor Murtha Post 972 P.O. Box 97, L.B. Robert Costigan, Commander (516) 46VET47 or VictorMurthaPost972@gmail.com. Meets at the Magnolia Senior Center. American Red Cross 195 Willis Ave., Mineola Neela Mukherjee Lockel, CEO Executive Director (516) 747-3500 www.nyredcross.org Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 17 St. Brendan The Navigator P.O. Box 547 John Francis McGovern, President 322-9800 Artists in Partnership, Inc. P.O. Box 952 Johanna Mathieson-Ellmer, Director 432-6342, aip4arts@gmail.com, and Michael Janin at msjanin@hotmail.com for membership info. www.aip-arts.org Beach to Bay Civic Association P.O. Box 753 Visit www.beachtobaycentralcouncil.com or email beachtobay.lb@gmail.com. Camp ANCHOR 630 Lido Blvd. 431-6946, www.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 Townâ€™s special needs population. Email anchor630@gmail.com. Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) P.O. Box 598 John Mooney, President 305-9345 Catholic Charities Oceanside Senior Center 80 Anchor Ave., Oceanside Barbara Magoolhan, program manager 764-9792 Catholic Daughters of The Americas Court 1067, St. Ignatius Martyr R.C. Church 721 W. Broadway Carol Giardullo, President Catholic Youth Organization 10 W. Beech St. Steve Candon 433-1145 Circulo de la Hispanidad 26 W. Park Ave. Gil Bernardino, Executive Director 889-3869 / 431-1135 www.cdlh.org Concerned Citizens of North Park 432-7477 Open to all residents, meets twice a month at the Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church, 620 Rev. JJ Evans Blvd., and twice a month at Evangel Revival Community Church, 569 National Blvd.

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

Eastholme Civic Association Sam Pinto, President Email EastholmeCivic@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/Eastholme11561

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce 350 National Blvd. 432-6000 www.thelongbeachchamber.com

Girl Scouts of Nassau County 110 Ring Road, West Garden City Donna Ceravolo, CEO 741-2550, www.gsnc.org Email webemail@gsnc.org or customercare@gsnc.org.

Long Beach AWARE (formerly the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking) 20 W. Park Ave., Suite 303 A Judi Vining, Executive Director www.longbeachaware.org info@lbcoalition.org (516) 208-6205

Harriet Eisman Community School 165 E. Park Ave. (516) 889-5575 Joseph Smith, Executive Director https://longislandreach.org/harriet-eismancoummunity-school Harveyr & 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. www.harveyandellenweisenberg.com Independent Democratic Club of Long Beach 305 W. Park Ave. Darlene Tangney, President lbdems@optonline.net JASA Senior Center 75 E. Walnut St. Mindy Leeper, Director 432-5555 Kiwanis Club of Long Beach P.O. Box 711 Sarah Mordetsky www.kiwanis.org Knightsâ€™ Pub 970 W. Beech St. (516) 442-1689 Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 17 Marianne Fleischer, president div17president@nassaulaoh.com. www. nassaulaoh.com/county-officers/division-17long-beach. League of Women Voters of Long Beach P.O. Box 1043 (917) 922-1664 Veronica Rose and Sarah Nicholas, presidents www.lwvofnassaucounty.org Lido Beach Civic Association Inc. Elizabeth Murdy, President www.lidodunes.org. Lido Homes Civic Association Darlene Haut, president P.O. Box 746 lidohomesca@gmail.com Long Beach Auxiliary Police Police Commissioner Dennis Verzi 859 E. Park Ave. 431-6868 www.lbapd.com LB Breast Cancer Coalition P.O. Box 844 www.LongBeachBCC.com 943-3404

Long Beach Democratic Committee P.O. Box 1323 www.nassaucountydems.com/club/ long-beach-democratic-club; www.facebook.com/LBDemCommittee/ Long Beach Historical Society 226 W. Penn St. Karen Adamo, President 432-1192 www.longbeachhistory.org Long Beach Humane Society Helen Aloi, President 126 Austin Blvd., Island Park, N.Y.11558 594-1721 LongBeachHumaneSociety@gmail.com http://www.longbeachhumanesociety.net/ Long Beach Island Landmarks Association P.O. Box 1148, 431-3775 Douglas Sheer, President www.lbila.org, lbila11561@gmail.com Long Beach Latino Civic Association 52 E. Park Ave. Helen Alessi, Executive Director 889-4912 Long Beach Lawyers Association 164 W. Park Ave. George DeHaven, President 432-6263 L.B. Neighbors Against Overdevelopment 218 E. Park Ave. P.O. Box 209 Long Beach, N.Y. 11561 An organized group of concerned citizens who wish to help prevent the overdevelopment of Long Beach. www.facebook.com/pg/LongBeachneighborsagainstoverdevelopment/ Long Beach Ukulele Orchestra 1028 W. Beech St. (917) 545-3833 Hours of Operation: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Benoir and Jeff Alan, Founders www.facebook.com/ lbnyukuleleorchestra Lions Club Robert Carroll, Chairman of Board of Directors P.O. Box 243 297-1000 Long Beach REACH 2-12 W. Park Ave., Suite 200 Dr. Joseph Smith, Director 889-2332 longislandreach.org

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Clubs & Organizations Continued from previous page Long Beach Republican Committee P.O. Box 1058 Jim Moriarty, Chairman 640-0047 Long Beach 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. Visit www. facebook.com/groups/LongBeachRising for more information. Long Beach Soup Kitchen 140 W. Pine St. 897-2763 Robert Blau, President Soup kitchen open to guests Mon-Saturday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. longbeachsoupkitchen.org Long Beach/Lido Beach Little League 218 E. Park Ave., Suite 654 Steve Schnur, President www.eteamz.com/ longbeachlidobeachlittleleague Long Beach COAD The Long Beach Community Organizations Active in Disaster assists the unmet needs of the Long Beach community from disasters. Elizabeth Treston, President of the Board of Directors Email lbcoad@lbcoad.org or visit www.facebook.com/LBCOAD for more information. L.I. Toy Lending Center for Children with Disabilities P.O. Box 380 East Marina, Lido Blvd. Point Lookout, N.Y. 11569 (516) 889-8287 www.longislandtoylending center.com Long 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. Monique Powell Acting Executive Director James Hodge, Chairman 889-6300 Email info@lbmlk.org www.lbmlk.org Mustaches for Kids Long Island Chapter Founders: Billy Kupferman, Vinny Leis, James Bogdan, and Justin Fitzmartin www.m4kli.com Email mustaches4kidsli@gmail.com

NAACP, Long Beach chapter P.O. Box 774 Naomi Rainey-Pierson, President 603-8806 North East Bay & Canal Civic Association P.O. Box 6 Mary Volosevich (516)4136191 canalareacivicassociation@gmail.com Visit http://northeastbayandcanal.wordpress.com or www.facebook.com/pages/ North-East-Bay-Canal-Civic-Association for more information.

All addresses are in Long Beach, N.Y. 11561, unless otherwise noted. Tommy Brull Foundation The Tommy Brull Foundation Inc. 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. www.tommybrullfoundation.org Lt. John F. O’Grady VFW Post 1384 675 W. Park Ave., Dan Mac-Phee, Commander 432-9138 www.facebook.com/pg/Long-Beach-VFWPost-1384

1156Run Run for a cause, support the 11561 community. Visit www.facebook.com/1156run or email 1156Run@gmail.com for more information and event updates.

Long Beach Waterfront Warriors P.O. Box 210 322-5798 or 375-5966 www.lbwaterfrontwarriors.org

Point Lookout Civic Association P.O. Box 391, Point Lookout Matt Brennan, President www.pointlookoutcivic.org

Waves of Hope (516) 816-6174 Tim and Christina Kramer Grass-roots nonprofit providing relief after the first responders have moved on;100 percent of collections are hand-delivered to the people who need them most. wavesofhopeusa.org www.facebook.com/WavesOfHopeUSA

Project 11561 Committee members: Jessie Farrell, Allison Kallelis, Heather O’Grady and Jackie Wilkinson. The mission of Project 11561 is to inspire and support ideas, initiatives and projects that promote a sense of community while beautifying the City of Long Beach. Visit www.facebook.com/project11561 for news, community updates and discussions. Email project11561@gmail. com Project Challenge at the People’s Church 111 Delaware Ave. 415 7040 office/fax Email projchal@aol.com www.projchal.wix.com/projectchallenge visit Project Challenge on Facebook for upcoming events and latest information Sandy 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 (See Page 54) Stephanie Joyce Kahn Foundation 2-12 W. Park Ave. www.facebook.com/stephanie.j.kahn Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation 250 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach Susan S. Russo, President 432-0200 www.theresafoundation.org

Westholme & The Walks Civic Association Dina Fiore www.facebook.com/westholme.centralneighbors Email Westholmecivic@gmail.com West End Arts Visual Artists Guild P.O. Box 1002 Kathleen Regan, chair westendarts.org West End Neighbors Civic Association 218 E. Park Ave., Suite 512 William Tansey, President westendneighbors@outlook.com or visit www.facebook.com/LBWENCA West End Beautification Association Mary Ellen Pollina and Ed Glister, Co-Directors www.facebook.com/LongBeachWEBA westendbeautification@gmail.com

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ELECTED OFFICIALS LONG BEACH CITY COUNCIL

John Bendo

Scott Mandel

Mike Delury Council member

Council Vice President

Karen McInnis

Elizabeth M. Treston

jbendo@longbeachny.gov

smandel@longbeachny.org

mdelury@longbeachny.org

kmccinnis@longbeachny.org

Etreston@longbeachny.org

Council member

LONG BEACH

Long Beach City Court Judge

Hon. William Miller

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

TOWN

Long Beach City Court Judge

Town of Hempstead Supervisor

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

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

Hon. Corey Klein

Don Clavin (R)

Council member

COUNTY

Town of Hempstead Councilman - 5th District

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

Nassau County Executive

Laura Curran (D)

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

STATE

Nassau County Legislator - 4th District

Denise Ford (R)

Governor

Andrew M. Cuomo (D) State Capitol Building Albany, N.Y. 12224 (518) 474-8390

State Senator - 9th District

Todd Kaminsky (D)

55 Front St., Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570 (516) 766-8383 New York State Senate Albany, N.Y. 12247 (518) 455-3401 kaminsky@nysenate.gov

State Assembly - 20th District

Melissa Miller (R)

District Office 2001 Park St. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 (516) 431-0500 Albany Office LOB 426 Albany, N.Y. 12248 (518) 455-3028 MillerML@nyassembly.gov

State Comptroller

Thomas P. DiNapoli (D) 110 State St., Albany, N.Y. 12236 (518) 474-4044

Nassau County District Attorney

FEDERAL

United States Senator

Charles E. Schumer (D) 757 3rd Ave., Suite 1702 New York, N.Y. 10017 (212) 486-4430 United States Senate 313 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 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

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

Madeline Singas (D) 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-3800

United States Representative 4th District

Kathleen Rice (D)

200 Garden City Plaza, Suite 200 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 739-3008 1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 (202) 225-5516

Nassau County Comptroller

Jack Schnirman (D) 240 Old Country Road Mineola, N.Y. 11501 (516) 571-2386 NCComptroller@ NassauCountyNY.gov

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Fire Department responds during

The PanDemic

he Long Beach Fire Department has been protecting the community for more than 100 years and has remained committed to serving the people of Long Beach during these unprecedented times. The fire department has been taking new precautions to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, while still offering all of the services it normally would. Its response policy has been changed from a full department response to a partial response. Instead of all available units responding to an automatic fire alarm activation, for example, now only a few units are assigned to each response. If the alarm is for an active fire, or another emergency, then all available units are requested to respond. This new policy has been successful in promoting social distancing within the department, while ensuring that members are still able to protect the community. The Emergency Medical Services unit has had to be cautious when dealing with patients who have tested positive for Covid-19. The fire department

aims to provide the highest quality of care for anyone in need, while still keeping the safety of its workers in mind. If any patient shows signs of Covid-19 or the flu, the team will put on additional protective equipment such as a full face shield. The fire department has also had to cancel in-person meetings and trainings. Rather than let the time go to waste, the department adapted and began holding meetings via Zoom. The transition to an online format has not had a major impact on operations, and members are still able to provide and receive all necessary training. Going forward, the fire department will continue to practice caution when it comes to social distancing and protective equipment, but will not let that get in the way of how members respond to emergencies. Not even a pandemic will waiver the department's commitment to protect and serve the Long Beach community. Christina Daly/Herald

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26 Living In Long Beach The dining options in Long Beach are numerous, whether you’re taking in a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean at the posh Allegria Hotel or grabbing some good ol’ barbecue at Swingbellys in the bustling West End. The summer season will feature a wide variety of food options along the beach and boardwalk, providing residents and visitors with an abundance of choices in convenient locations. New to the boardwalk this year is Marvel Ice Cream & Yogurt. Expanding from its flagship location at Lido Beach, this famous ice cream stand will be serving up some delicious treats for residents and guests this summer. The food court truck at Riverside Boulevard -- The Shoregasboard --- will return, along with the stationary and mobile carts on the beach and boardwalk. Whether

you’re craving a taco, a stacked sandwich or some ice cream to cool off after a long day at the beach, there are plenty of dining options available along the boardwalk and around the city. This year will see the return of three boardwalk eateries -- Riptides, Shakes & Shuckers and Beach Burger --- at comfort stations at Grand, Edwards and Lincoln boulevards. The comfort stations will be open beyond Labor Day, and sample menus can be found at www. LongBeachLife.com. The food truck will see the return of local businesses such as New York ACAI, Sugo Café and Lido Kosher Deli. Returning on the boardwalk is Cultured: Yogurt and Waffle Bar, while Cones and Cups will delight residents and tourists alike. And of course, Long Beach is home to dozens of restaurants serving up delectable fare all year round. Christina Daly/Herald

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he beaches will be open for Long Beach residents this summer with new rules to protect against Covid-19. All visitors on the beach who don’t live together will be required to stay at least six feet apart. No groups of more than 10 people will be allowed to enter, and all group sports are prohibited. Anyone entering the beach must have a mask or face covering with them. In order to limit the number of people on the beach, only Long Beach residents will be allowed to purchase a beach pass temporarily. Summer 2020 beach passes are currently on sale. Beach passes can be purchased at the Gazebo near the Children’s Park and Ice Arena on the Recreation Campus at Magnolia Boulevard. The Gazebo will be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special operating hours for seniors 62-plus will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. Passes will also be sold at the Beach Trailer at the southwest corner of Laurelton Boulevard and West Broadway. The office will be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beach began daily operation from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 27. For more information about purchasing a beach pass for the 2020 Summer Season, or about beach regulations and rules, visit longbeachny.gov/ beach. Who is required to have a beach pass? All those who have reached age 13 must have a beach pass to enter or remain on the beach on weekends from Saturday, May 23 (including Memorial Day) through Sunday, June 21, and daily from June 27 through Sept. 7. Is there a family discount? Yes. Family resident passes include two adult

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passes and for those children living in the household between the ages of 13 and 17. Children 12 and under are free, and children 18 and older and considered adults. Proof of birth date must be presented at time of purchase. Children born after Sept. 7, 2007, will not need a beach pass in the summer of 2020, and those born before May 23, 2002, will need to purchase an adult pass. What do I need to provide? Residency: Those wishing to purchase season/ daily passes at the resident rate must have an address in the City of Long Beach. The following terms of proof are acceptable: driver’s license with Long Beach address, check, bill or lease with Long Beach address and picture ID. Child: A child pass will be issued when proof of age is presented on a birth certificate or passport or some other acceptable form of identification. Senior Citizen: Driver’s license or passport indicating birth date on or before May 23, 1958. Access Pass: Documentation indicating physical disability. Military Rate: U.S. Government ID indicating holder is a member or has been honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Services. Only one pass sold per military ID. 2020 Season Rates Resident Individual (adults ages 18-61) ................................. $50 Resident Family (parents & children ages 13-17)................ $70 Resident Children (13-17 years old) .................................... $25 Resident Senior Citizens (62 and over).......................................... $15 Access Pass ............................................ $15 Military(veteran) .......................................... $15 Children’s birth certificates required with application. Proof of residency mandatory for resident pass. Senior citizens 62 years old and over must provide proof of age. Further information, including daily admission pass information, can be found at www.longbeachny.gov/beach

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sanitation 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.

Important Numbers cIty hall exteNsIoNs: Main Number: 431-1000 Building Department ...........................Ext. 1005 City Clerk ...........................................Ext. 1002 City Comptroller ..................................Ext. 1004 City Council.........................................Ext. 7200 City Court ...........................................442-8545 City Manager.......................................Ext. 1001 Civil Service ........................................Ext. 7214 Community Development.....................Ext. 7219

corporatIoN couNsel (City attorney) ....................................Ext. 1003 Data Processing...................................Ext. 7248 Payroll Department ..............................Ext. 7230 Public Relations ...................................Ext. 7216 Public Works .......................................Ext. 1011 Purchasing ..........................................Ext. 1006 Tax Assessor .......................................Ext. 1009 Tax Department ..................................Ext. 1008 Transportation .....................................431-4445 Water/Sewer ....................................Ext. 1007 Zoning Board of Appeals ......................Ext. 7266

residential pickup

East End: Mondays and Thursdays West End: Tuesdays and Fridays Residential High Rises: Monday through Friday

commercial pickup

Citywide: Seven days a week

single stream recycling Guidelines

The City of Long Beach has transitioned to singlestream recycling. This means all of your recyclables will be collected together in one can or bag, and therefor do not have to be separated. Place recycling next to garbage. Clear, see-through plastic may be used.

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Citywide: Seven days a week For sanitation and single-stream recycling inquiries or comments, download the Long Beach Response App for your smartphone, or visit longbeachny.gov or call (516) 431-1011.

recyclable and Non-recyclable Items Find the complete list at www.longbeachny.gov search: single stream Do recycle: • Rinsed glass, jars & bottles. Glass/Cans: • Labels may be left on. • Metal cans rinsed clean, labels may be left on • Empty aerosol cans. Aluminum: • Rinsed aluminum foil and take-out tins (discard lid). Plastic: • 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 & • Newspapers, magazines, Cardboard: 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.

Material:

DIrect NuMBers: Beach Maintenance..............................432-2606 Beach Park..........................................431-1021 Chamber Of Commerce .......................432-6000 Events Hotline ...........................431-1000 Opt. 4 Fire Dept. (Emergency).................911/889-7800 Fire Dept. (Non-emergency) .................431-2434 Lifeguards...........................................431-1810 Housing Authority ................................431-2444 Police Dept. (Emergency) ............................. 911 Police Dept. (Non-emergency) ..............431-1800 Recreation ..........................................431-3890 Sanitation ...........................................431-3132 Senior/Community Center ....................431-3510 Sewer Maintenance .............................431-2024 Storm Hotline............................431-1000 Opt. 1 Street Maintenance..............................431-7174 Water Pollution Control.........................431-5691 Water Purification ................................431-5288 Water Transmission..............................431-5694 West End Community Center ................431-6770 Youth and Family Services ....................431-3510

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

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“Dunes” by Abbie Golding Watercolor on paper

ue to new socialdistancing guidelines in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the LBNY-Arts Council has adopted a number of virtual programs to keep the arts alive in the community. Currently, the council’s website and Facebook page display an adult art gallery and a children’s art gallery, which is organized by grade level, from elementary school to high school. The council asked for submissions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, so some pieces are inspired by the pandemic. The council is also setting up two more virtual programs. The first one, which will be titled either “Expressions of Long Beach” or “the Voice Writing Project,” will be an anthology of writing, prose and poetry. Writers can also submit an illustration or photograph with their work. The second, titled “the Home Recording Workshop,” will be an interactive workshop on home recording led by council

member Alan Fox. Participants will learn how to use software like GarageBand and Logic Pro. For more information as these virtual programs develop, those interested can subscribe to the arts council’s email address, lbnyarts@gmail.com, and continue to check its website and Facebook page. Additionally, the arts council is working on other ideas and projects. As the pandemic continues to evolve, these plans will move forward when city guidelines are more established. Once it is possible, the council hopes to set up a drive-in movie in cooperation with local civic associations. The council also plans to have another mural painted by Juliet Schreckinger, which will be located to the west of the one she created overlooking the boardwalk in 2019. When social-distancing guidelines relax and the project can begin, it will be an interactive experience, with the arts council in attendance and onlookers encouraged to ask questions as Schreckinger paints.

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to be a

no-show in

Long Beach this

summer By Darwin Yanes and James Bernstein

he three-day LGBT Pride Parade, which brought thousands of people and dollars to Long Beach for the last few years, will not be returning this summer, said the former City Manager John Mirando. The LGBT and the city are in a dispute over money. Mirando said the Hauppauge-based gay-rights organization still owes the city $70,000 from last year. It paid $50,000 to the city for the year before, for police and other type services. The LGBT disputes it owes the city the $70,000, saying it is the only organization being charged money to hold events in Long Beach. David Kilmnick, the LGBT’s founder and executive director, said the organization decided months ago not to hold its event in Long Beach this summer. He said parking and hotel space were limited. Kilmnick said LGBT would be holding an even larger event this summer at a bigger event space. That space is believed to be Jones Beach. Kilmnick noted there was a “water crises’ in

Long Beach last summer. Kilmnick said the day the Pride event began, in June, tests conducted by the county detected E. coli bacteria in a distribution sample collected from the Long Beach water system, according to County Executive Laura Curran. Kilmnick said the “crisis” ended the last day of the Pride event. Ian Danby, board chairman of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, said the Pride Parade was “good publicity for the city and it did bring business to the local establishments." He added that if the LGBT does owe Long Beach money, the council “should take notice and make fiscally responsible decisions when planning future events.” “We always welcome national events, and the city is a fantastic place to showcase on the East Coast with its beautiful beach and boardwalk along with proximity to New York City,” Danby said.

Christina Daly/Herald

Above Photo: LGBT members and supporters waved hello to crowds on the Boardwalk.

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will be drive-in format at Lido Beach next month By Darwin Yanes The acclaimed Tribeca Film Festival will be in Lido, part of an all-new drive-in entertainment series as the organizers sought a safe way to show movies while the country continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was founded by Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro and Tribeca’s CEO Jane Rosenthal in 2003. Tribeca offers filmmakers a platform to display their work and a chance to get national recognition. “It’s in our DNA to bring people together through the arts, showing strength and resiliency when the world needs it the most,” Rosenthal said in a news release. “At a time when people are eager to connect and convene again after months-long social distancing, we’re taking the spirit of Tribeca around the country by creating a safe environment where audiences can come together and enjoy the sense of connection found by going to the movies.” De Niro announced the move on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." He credited Rosenthal with the idea and said it was the safest way to get

patrons to the festival. “We’re excited to give people something to look forward to this summer and reinvent a classic movie-going experience for communities to enjoy together safely,” De Niro said in statement. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said in a Twitter post that there would be free showings for first-responders. “Watch the stars under the stars," Curran wrote.

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LOCAL and STATE

You 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 staffed with recreation staff who supply cold water, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes and more. They also are there to make sure that all of the equipment is in working order. The Department of Parks and Recreation will once again provide Family Fun in the Park this summer in rotating parks throughout the season. The program features family-friendly activities, shows, games and more. Visit longbeachny.gov/ rec for more information.

PARKS 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 Pawrk at Rec campus, Magnolia Blvd. and W. Bay Dr. (*Notes playgrounds equipped with splash component active in the summer.)

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Top Photo: Elizabeth Orsino, 10, slid down the chute with 15-monthold Izzy Dufner at Magnolia Park last year. Christina Daly/Herald

Bottom Photo: The Hot Dog Kid, Jason Spalter, competed in the kids’ best skate trick competition, which awarded the winner a $50 prize.

Long Beach marked the grand opening of its new skate park in 2015 with its first Bowl-a-Rama Skate Jam Contest, presented by Skudin Surf. The skate park was designed by California-based firm Spohn Ranch, which used input gathered form Long Beach residents and skaters at two public engagement meetings to construct a park tailored to the wishes of local skaters. The structure was designed to accommodate skaters of all ages and skill levels. The new park is on National Boulevard, on the bay side, closer to the Recreation Center than the previous one on Magnolia Boulevard. It is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit longbeachny.gov for updates. The old park was significantly damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The new park has switched from modular ramps to concrete ones that require less maintenance, among other improvements. The park includes an amoeba bowl, a combination horseshoe bowl and mini-ramp, a speed hump and numerous handrails and stairs. Its 15,000-squarefoot L-shape more than doubled the size of the old park, officials said.

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A longing for learning at the Long Beach Library About the Library Since its establishment in 1928, the Long Beach Public Library has provided a wide range of programs and services to the community with the purpose of bringing people together to learn, to grow and to be inspired. With a main building, a Point Lookout branch and a West End branch, the library serves the Long Beach School District, which includes the City of Long Beach, Lido Beach, East Atlantic Beach and Point Lookout. A five-person Board of Trustees governs the library and usually meets every third Monday or Tuesday of the month. Trustees are elected at large and serve five-year terms. Board agendas, minutes and directors’ reports are posted online at www.longbeachlibrary.org. The main building is a Wi-Fi hotspot and has a technology center, quiet study, tutoring room, art gallery, program room and a 175-seat multipurpose auditorium. The library has an up-to-date collection of fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, a growing collection of language books, audiobooks, electronic databases, compact discs, films and magazines for all ages. The Long Beach Library is also a co-sponsor of the Long Beach Holocaust Library, the first of its kind on Long Island. Operating amid the pandemic Due to coronavirus, the Long Beach Library has closed its buildings to the public until further notice, but continues to provide valuable resources to the community digitally. Library policies will continue to be reviewed and updated as the state of the pandemic changes.

General Information Under normal conditions, library cards can be obtained at any one of the three libraries with proof of residency. Non-residents who own property, a business or who work in Long Beach are also eligible for a card. All library card expiration dates have been extended to Dec. 31, 2020. Though the physical buildings are temporarily closed, community members can continue to access many of the library’s resources online with a digital library card. The registration form can be found at https://lbplny. formstack.com/forms/new_library_card_request. The library’s virtual hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m.. For a full list of hours by season, visit https://longbeach.nassaunet.info/about-us/hoursand-holiday-closings. Community members can call (516) 350-5394 or submit questions to a librarian using the chat function on the library’s website. Digital Services Amid the shutdowns, the Long Beach Library has made its digital presence stronger in an attempt to bring the community together. It has expanded its online resources, offering a wide variety of eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, movies, databases and other materials. The digital library card also allows access to free virtual language courses, live homework help and test prep. Continued on next page Christina Daly/Herald

Above Photo: The Long Beach Library held a soft opening on June 20.

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A longing for learning Continued on next page The library has also created online events for all ages. There are about 30 different programs running each week. Popular programs include exercise classes, concerts, book discussions, story time for children, special presentations and arts and crafts. Its services are especially valuable to the community during the summer when the library kicks off reading clubs and provides entertainment and enrichment for students while school is out. For arts and crafts programs, the library is creating pre-assembled themed kits that will be available for contactless pickup. At the end of June, the library launched an app that users can log their reading and keep up with other club activities.

book each week or just engage in a friendly chat.

Reopening Given the unpredictability of the pandemic, it is difficult to say when the library will return to a new “normal.” The first step to reopening is contactless checkout. Cardholders will be able to email the library for book requests, after which librarians will create a package to be picked up either in the lobby or on the curb. Books will be returned at book drop stations cordoned off in a designated area to ensure the safety of the following reader. The second phase would include modified services, which could consist of setting up appointments to use the library’s materials or equiptment. Supporting the community The library continues to restock “little libraries” In light of the economic strain that the panwith free books each week. There are four convedemic has caused for the community, the Board niently located along the Long Beach boardwalk of Trustees has proposed a budget that would not at Grand Avenue, Franklin Boulevard, Monroe require a property-tax increase. Boulevard and Magnolia Boulevard. Since this time is both financially and emotionOnline programming will continue throughout ally challenging for many, the library offers weekthe summer, and many high-demand classes have ly check-in phone calls for residents who may be already been expanded, like the library's online alone or need someone to talk to. To sign up, call Zumba and yoga classes, conducted via Zoom. the Virtual Reference Desk at (516) 350-5394 After seeing the success of these online programs, with your name, phone number and a day and the library is planning to continue some of the time for a weekly phone call. A library staff memHeraldLBGuide1085750_Katzen6_15.qxp_1/2 pg-Yellow book-pk 6/15/20 3:22 PM Page 1 virtual classes after the pandemic ends. ber will call and check-in, read a chapter from a

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lazy sunrise ﬁnally broke through a smudgy dawn over the beach at Point Lookout, and the birders were there and

ready. They came loaded with cameras, binoculars, and hand warmers, itching to see the ﬂock of birds bobbing close by on the deep blue and calm waters a few yards out from the sand. The roughly 25 birders, as they call themselves, bundled up in overcoats, scarves, and watch caps on this particular Sunday morning, looking for the feathered friends they could photograph, jot down in memo books so they could remember them, and chat with fellow birders about what they had seen. “There’s a long tail duck,” one of them called out. “Yeah, and I see a plover,” said another. This is a weekly ritual for the members of the South Shore Audubon Society, which picks different beaches and forests on Long Island for a rare peek into nature, which usually hides its glorious wonders in the chilly winter months. Bill Belford, of Lido Beach, who does research for the Audubon Society, stood facing the sea, his ruddy face accustomed to winter’s lashes. “We’re here because we love to be here,” Belford said. “This is a hobby, a pursuit a love.” The birders on this Sunday morning may not have gotten all they were looking for. Some said that, on occasion, they have seen a bald eagle, or a seal or two. But they did see a brent goose, a resident of Paciﬁc North American. There were also

mixed colored harlequin ducks, showing off their white beaks. And there were plump-breasted, long-winged, short-necked Plovers. “Some of these birds come from the Arctic,” said Gordon Lam, a member of the American Littoral Society, which promotes the study and conservation of marine life, and meets locally in Broad Channel, Queens. “This weather is warm for them.” Why was Lam here instead of preparing at home for the Super Bowl? “Part of it is therapeutic,” Lam said. “There’s also a little bit of the hunt in this.” Jeanne Barreta traveled from Lake Ronkonkoma, in mid-Suffolk County, to join the other birders in Point Lookout. “I love birds,” she explained. “I ﬁnd them fascinating. There are so many different species.” The beach in winter is a different world than in the summer. Gone are the radios, the hawkers of ice cream and soda, and the odor of suntan lotion. Those are replaced by the wind, a gentle shifting of the surf, and the call of birds. “I love the beach in winter,” said a bundled-up Marilyn Hametz. “It’s cold, but it’s invigorating.” She was thrilled to have seen a harlequin duck, something the Super Bowl on Sunday night did not show. Christina Daly/Herald

Above Photo: The Harlequin duck sat in the water in the February winter.

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asha Benitez, a 17-year-old Long Beach High School senior who is awaiting a lifesaving double lung transplant, has finally been placed on a waiting list for the procedure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. But these days of the coronavirus pandemic are perilous for Benitez. Her parents, Michelle Quigley and Luis “Tony” Benitez, said their daughter was put on the list on March 12. But now she must wait for a pair of lungs to become available, and hospital officials say they are unable to tell her when that will happen. Because Masha is so small — she is 4 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds — the lungs she needs must be compatible with her size and blood type. She may also need heart surgery. As the pandemic has spread, she has been spending time at home, like all other students. But her parents and her brother, 16-year-old Giancarlo, must take extraordinary precautions to make sure she doesn’t contract Covid-19. “The big thing is to keep the virus from getting into the house,” her mother said. Most days, no one leaves the house. Quigley says she spends hours on the phone ordering deliveries and making doctors appointments. Once every week and a half or so, Tony and Giancarlo go grocery shopping, and everything that is brought into the house is quickly disinfected. Masks are essential. Whenever her father and brother venture out, they change clothes before they come back in. Last October, Masha developed a cold that quickly spread to her already weakened lungs. Her doctor sent her to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, where she spent a week before recovering and going home. Many of her doctor’s appointments these days are conducted online. Masha was born in Russia, to a mother who immediately gave her up for adoption. She was born

with fetal alcohol syndrome and a host of other medical problems, which worsened over the years. Now she has pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, or PVOD, a rare form of pulmonary hypertension caused by progressive blockage of the small veins in the lungs. Her prognosis is not the best. But she is a lively girl with flowing blond hair and triple her weight in spunk. Michelle and Tony adopted her in 2006 after they saw her at Cohen Children’s, where she was being treated for a lung disorder. Their battle to adopt her took over two years, because the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government opposes adoptions by American parents. In Long Beach these days, Masha spends time drawing and playing with her corgi, Lulu. In precoronavirus days, she volunteered on Sundays to help train dogs at Kennedy Plaza, outside City Hall. That’s something she can’t wait to do again. Asked how she was feeling the other day, she said, “I had a pretty good day.” Christina Daly/Herald

Above Photo: Masha Benitez brought her corgi, Lulu, to Kennedy Plaza for the weekly citywide dog walk and instruction before the pandemic.

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hen the Magnolia Senior & Child Day Care Center in Long Beach opens its doors again, it will be different than it was before. The center, located in Long Beach, is “a modern and cheerful setting, participants can select from approximately 50 stimulating wellness, cultural and recreational programs,” according to the county website. It also provides after-school programming for young children and daycare for infants. It has been closed to its typical recreational programming, such as yoga or intramural sports teams, since early March. But the coronavirus closures have jumpstarted an already ongoing effort within the city to decrease its capacities and discontinue its infant daycare program. “Due to liability, issues were eliminated through the budget process,” John McNally, assistant to the director of the City of Long Beach, told the Long Beach Herald. “We were coming close to considering a decision like that for years, and we are working with other outside providers who can fill that gap.” No other program currently provides this service in Long Beach. The city is not yet sure of the private sector provider that will take on the role, or how this might alter the accessibility or pricing of such programs. It’s not the only changes McNally said Long

Beach residents can expect to see. There will also be increased safety and sanitation measures to help the two particularly vulnerable populations the center serves — young children and older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, coronavirus in children may be associated with cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Officials also stressed the difficulties of keeping younger and more dependent children aware of their sanitary habits, such as washing their hands or not touching their face, which is imperative to curb the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, the senior center — which occupies the same facility as the after-school program — hosts a population that is extremely vulnerable to the coronavirus. The CDC found that older adults, the immunocompromised and those with preexisting respiratory illnesses are among the most likely to contract or die from the illness. While it’s unclear exactly when the Magnolia Center will reopen, it’s being put to good use. In the meantime, it’s being used as a hub to distribute much-needed food and resources to community members in need. Christina Daly/Herald

Above Photo: The Magnolia Center sits at 650 Magnolia Blvd. in Long Beach.

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ong Beach High School’s annual Morning Madness fashion show was canceled this year due to Covid-19 concerns. The annual celebration transforms the Long Beach High School auditorium stage into a runway as seniors show off a variety of prom-themed styles. The fundraiser is organized by the Parent Teacher Student Association in support of the Morning Madness postprom celebration. Morning Madness provides a safe and substance-free environment for seniors to celebrate their senior prom. Every year they go to Dave and Busters of Westbury to celebrate the graduating class's achievements. The event also features raffles that offer students a chance to win remarkable prizes. For more information on upcoming events visit http://www.lbeach.org/ schools/long_beach_high_school Courtesy Long Beach Public Schools

Above Photo: The Morning Madness Fashion Show was cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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he Long Beach Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center has been providing the community with programs on anything from entrepreneurial development to youth education and adult literacy since it started in 1967. Despite the pandemic, the community center continues to provide Long Beach residents with necessary services. As a 501c3 charitable organization, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center aims to do as much as they can to help Long Beach get through the Covid-19 pandemic. Traditionally, the center provides programs in the following categories: youth and family recreation, youth leadership development, career development, financial literacy, family and community violence prevention, family strengthening, health and wellness promotion, and cultural awareness. As a result of Covid-19, these services can no longer be offered in person. However, in keeping with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center's commitment to teaching Long Beach residents useful skills, the center

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From the city’s Long Beach Response App to the Herald’s website that delivers breaking and in-depth, hyperlocal news, Long Beach has a strong online and social media presence, ranging from communityoriented Facebook pages to local blogs. The city’s mobile app is available for iPhone, iOS and Android mobile devices. The free download is available through PublicStuff and allows residents to make real-time requests for public services. Whether it’s politics and quality-of-life issues or post-Sandy recovery discussions and updates about events around the city, here are some noteworthy links and social media handles residents might find useful and interesting.

Living In Long Beach 51 • The Long Beach Herald liherald.com/longbeach, www.facebook.com/ LongBeachHeraldNY • City of Long Beach longbeachny.gov, www.facebook.com/ longbeachnewyork, @longbeach11561 • Long Beach Life longbeachlife.com, www.facebook.com/ LongBeachLife, @longbeachnylife • Long Beach Public Schools lbeach.org, www.facebook.com/ Long-Beach-Public-Schools • The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce thelongbeachchamber.com, www.facebook.com/ LongBeachNYChamberOfCommerce, @LBNYChamber • Shop Local, Shop Long Beach facebook.com/stayinlbny • Long Beach Fire Department facebook.com/longbeachfiredepartment, @LBNYFireDept • Long Beach Professional Firefighters iaff287.org, www.facebook.com/iaff287 • Long Beach Police Department facebook.com/ City-of-Long-Beach-New-York-Police-Department • Long Beach Commanding Officers Assoc. longbeachcoa.org, @longbeachcoa • Martin Luther King Jr. Center lbmlk.org, www.facebook.com/pages/ Long-Beach-Martin-Luther-King-Center • Project 11561 facebook.com/pages/Project-11561, @project11561 • West End Neighbors Civic Association facebook.com/LBWENCA • Westholme and Walks Civic Association facebook.com/westholme.centralneighbors • Eastholme Civic Association facebook.com/Eastholme11561 • North East Bay and Canal Civic Association facebook.com/pages/ North-East-Bay-Canal-Civic-Association • Beach to Bay Civic Association facebook.com/Beach2BayCivic • Point Lookout Civic Association facebook.com/pointlookoutcivicassociation • Long Beach Rising facebook.com/groups/LongBeachRising, @LBRising • Long Beach Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) facebook.com/LBCOAD • Long Beach Neighbors Against Overdevelopment facebook.com/ LongBeachneighborsagainstoverdevelopment • Sea by the City seabythecity.com, www.facebook.com/ SeabytheCity, @seabythecity • 11561 Things to Do www.facebook.com/lbny11561, @lbny11561 • Project Pay it Forward facebook.com/payitforwardlb • RipLB facebook.com/RIPLongBeach • Long Beach Matters to You facebook.com/LongBeachMatterstoYou, @LongBeachMTY • Long Beach Movie Nights www.facebook.com/Long-Beach-Movie-Nights • 1156Run facebook.com/1156run • Long Beach Streets facebook.com/LongBeachStreetsNY • Long Beach Democratic Committee facebook.com/LBDemCommittee • Long Beach Republican Committee facebook.com/longbeachgop • Independent Democratic Club of Long Beach facebook.com/longbeach.dems • New Wave Dems LB www.facebook.com/New-Wave-Dems-LB

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STOKED Long Beach is known for having some of the best breaks, and in 2011, the city hosted the Quiksilver Pro New York — the first Association of Surfing Professionals world tour event ever held on the East Coast. Long Beach has a rich surfing culture and active surf community, and throughout the year, there are numerous events and professional surfing contests that attract hundreds of spectators to the city, such as the Unsound Pro and NYSEA’s annual Surf Week. The surfing community is also well known for its environmental advocacy and numerous fundraisers. And, of course, with two surf schools in the city — Skudin Surf and Surf2Live — kids and adults alike can grab a board and learn how to ride a wave, or simply get involved and experience the community’s aloha spirit! Visit www. longbeachny.gov for this year’s surfing schedule and beaches. Photo courtesy Mike Nelson of Unsound

Top Photo: Professional surfer Balaram Stack boosting airs in Long Beach. Eric Dunetz/Herald

Middle Photo: Surf contest winner Kyle Carracciolo rode a wave in the NYSEA Jr. Pro competition last year.

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Bottom Photo: Contestants, staff and volunteers gathered at Surf for All’s Adaptive AllStars Surf Competition last year, one of the many events held during New York Surf Week.

Skudin Surf At Skudin Surf, surfers of all ages and abilities are always welcome. Its New York Summer Surf Camps and surf lessons are ideal for anyone who wants to learn to surf or improve surfing techniques in a fun and safe atmosphere. In addition to the Skudin family, Skudin Surf is staffed by professional surfers and certified lifeguards with CPR and first-aid credentials. Offering a range of kids and adult summer camps, surf lessons, corporate events, and full-day surf and fun and surf and lacrosse camp at Nickerson Beach! Weekly and daily rates, all daily rate campers will start the session with basic surf skills training so they can easily join the group. Visit www.skudinsurf.com or call (516) 318-3993 for more information. Surf2Live Learn the basics or fine-tune your surfing skills. As Long Island’s and New York’s premier surf school and surf camp, Surf2Live prides itself on being more than just a “one lesson” surf school. There are plenty of surf schools that teach you how to stand on a board, but only Surf2Live has the systems to turn your surfing dreams into reality ... whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or experienced surfer. At Surf2Live, you’re in good hands, as it is certified by the National Surf Schools & Instructors Association, fully insured and has been awarded all requisite CPR certificates. Visit www.surf2livelb. com for more information.

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t Skudin Surf, surfers of all ages and abilities are always welcome. Its New York Summer Surf Camps and surf lessons are ideal for anyone who wants to learn to surf or improve surfing techniques in a fun and safe atmosphere. In addition to the Skudin family, Skudin Surf is staffed by professional surfers and certified lifeguards with CPR and first-aid credentials. This year Skudin Surf will be taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Smaller group sizes, separating personal belongings and disinfecting surfboards are some of the methods Skudin will be using to help keep surfers safe. Visit www.skudinsurf.com or call (516) 318-3993 for more information

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CAUSE Surf for All Surf For All is a non-for-profit volunteer charity organization based in Long Beach. It is dedicated to assisting individuals and having them get into the ocean in order for them to experience the joy of surfing as well as maximizing their full potential. The group offers weekly lessons at no cost for all students ages 5 to 20 during the summer special education program. The surfing program was founded in 2002 to develop a surf program for developmentally disabled teenagers. Over the years, Surf for All has expanded its outings to cover a broader spectrum of disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, global developmental delays, visual fun, safe, monumental surfing impairment and more. It also experience for every child. provides programs for the economically disadvantaged and For more information about Surfer’s Way, visit the website lessons and support for military www.surfersway.org or email heroes and their families with surfersway@gmail.com. the help from the Long Beach Waterfront Warriors. According to its website, the group believes Surfrider Foundation “the ocean is a source of healing Central Long Island Chapter and spiritual strength that should The Surfrider Foundation be accessible to all.” advocates for and supports the For more information visit the protection and enjoyment of website at www.surfforall.org. the waves, oceans and beaches through its powerful activist Surfer’s Way networks and programs. The This Long Beach-based National Office of Surfrider volunteer, non-profit Foundation makes great organization, at 830 East Chester programs available to the St., offers and encourages chapters. Chapters are free to children with special needs implement these programs to opportunities to experience the best fit the needs of their local thrill of surfing. It offers free areas. The local chapter regularly surf outings in the summer at organizes beach, bay and canal Riverside Beach, providing a cleanups and advocates for

environmentally friendly causes. Recent campaigns include a successful push for a ban on the intentional release of balloons; the launch of an ocean-friendly restaurants program and support for a law passed in 2017 limiting single-use plastic bags, among other efforts. For more information, visit centralli. surfrider.org.

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Top Photo: Devin Fitzpatrick Murray proudly shows his Certificate of Achievement presented to him by State Senator Todd Kaminsky. Bob Arkow/Herald

Bottom Photo: The city partnered with the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center in alliance with the LBNY Arts Council, The Surfrider Foundation, Stewards of the Sea, American Littoral Society, All Our Energy, Slang Magic, Skudin Surf and the Long Beach Latino Civic Association to collect litter and spread awareness about trash in the oceans.

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NYSEA’S Surf WEEk T

he annual Surf Week, presented by NYSEA, has been canceled. The event won’t be taking place this year to help stop the spread of Covid-19. The annual event is a Long Beach staple featuring a five-day lineup of events. The event usually kicks off with an open surf contest, which is followed by other fun events like the kids’ surf contest, assorted skate contests and movie premiers, parties, concerts, Surf for All outings, a memorial paddle out and more. Surf Week might be canceled this year, but other fun events like the Cliff Cold Shot Challenge will still be taking place. For more information about upcoming events visit www. nysea.com.

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Above Photo: Symcha Sach emerged victorious in the second annual Lady Liberty Classic, a main event at NYSEA’s 10th annual Surf Week.

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a city in 1922, but it is also part of Nassau County, and certain county services and facilities are available to Long Beach residents. In fact, barrier island residents who live outside the city limits — in East Atlantic Beach to the west and Lido Beach and Point Lookout to the east — depend on them. Nassau is governed by an elected Legislature that was formed in January 1996. The Legislature’s 19 districts enable constituents to have greater access to their elected representatives. It includes an independent budget director who advises the Legislature on spending and revenue matters. The Legislature also enables residents to submit petitions for proposed new laws that legislators are obligated to consider. The legislators serve two-year terms. The 4th District includes the City of Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Lido Beach and Point Lookout. The county executive — currently Laura Curran — serves a four-year term and is the chief administrator. Visit nassaucountyny.gov for more information.

stead, which encompasses Point Lookout, Lido Beach and East Atlantic Beach, but not the City of Long Beach, is the largest township in the United States, with 142 square miles, a population of roughly 725,000, 34 unincorporated areas, 22 incorporated villages, over 65 parks and marinas. In 1643, two Englishmen, John Carman and the Rev. Robert Fordham, traveled from Connecticut across the Long Island Sound to Long Island. They represented a group of settlers who wished to purchase from the Indians (the Reuckowacky, the Merockes, the Matinecock, and the Massapequas), the current towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead. In 1644, the Town of Hempstead was founded when a patent was obtained from William Kieft, the Dutch governor of New Amsterdam. The name Hempstead seems to derive from Hemel-Hempstead in Great Britain, which means town spot. Hempstead grew steadily in the 1800s, and by 1855 it was the most populous town in Queens County, with just under 10,500 people. The town, along with the rest of Long Island, supplied the greater metropolitan area with a multitude of farm products and provided abundant recreational opportunities, including seashore resorts, fox hunting, polo and horse racing. The population peaked at just over 800,000 in 1970. Today, on the Long Beach barrier island, the Town of Hempstead encompasses Point Lookout and Lido Beach to the east and East Atlantic Beach and Atlantic Beach to the west. The town maintains two marinas in Point Lookout as well as several beach parks. Hempstead Town has seven elected board members. The supervisor, Laura Gillen, serves a two-year term. The six council members serve four years each. Visit hempsteadny.gov for more information.

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE •1643

Sachem Tackapausha bartered with Hempstead settlers to share the "long white sandy beach.” The land was used by local Long Island baymen for fishing and farmers for grazing and harvesting salt hay.

•1837

The Mexico capsized and sunk off Long Beach Island, killing 62 people.

•1869

Davenport (Deb) Wright, an oysterman, became the first resident when he built a bay house near what is now New York Ave.

•1906

Master-builder Sen.William H. Reynolds came to town — with a vision.

•1908

William Reynolds hired the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Co. to dredge the channel that now bears his name in order to have better access for ships and to convert hundreds of acres of marsh into solid ground for the new City of Long Beach. Construction of the Estates of Long Beach signalec the beginning of Long Beach as a planned community.

•1912

•1797

The naming of our island on Stewart’s map.

•1849

The U.S. Coast Guard erected a

•1880

The construction of the largest seaside resort in the world, the original Long Beach Hotel.

•1907

The Long Beach Hotel burned down. Senator Reynolds built the first boardwalk in Long Beach, a wooden walkway spanning 2.2 miles, from New York Avenue to Neptune Boulevard. Local lore has it that elephants built the boardwalk. They were, in fact, used to raze local shacks and haul lumber, but it was mainly a publicity stunt.

•1909

The house that is now home to the Long Beach Historical Society was built. The New Nassau Hotel, now renamed the Ocean Club, opened at National Boulevard. It was followed by the Brighton Hotel, now the site of the Aqua at Lincoln Boulevard and the Ocean Crest Hotel, now the Hoffman Manor at Laurelton.

•1914 Lido Golf Course was designed.

•1919

The Walks and West End bungalow communities were created.

life-saving station.

Long Beach became an incorporated village.

•1915

Courtesy Long Beach Historical Society

The boardwalk in the early 1900s.

•1922

Long Beach became a selfgoverning city; Reynolds was elected its first mayor.

•1931

William Reynolds died at the age of 62. The body of Starr Faithull, an American socialite, was found washed up on shore in Long Beach. It was ruled a drowning, but there was evidence that might have indicated foul play.

•1939

Mayor Louis Edwards was killed by Alvin Dooley on Jackson Boulevard, which was renamed Edwards Boulevard in his honor.

•1950s

After World War II, the population expanded as soldiers returned home and moved to the suburbs to start families. It was also a time of parades and beauty contests on the boardwalk.

•1967

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center was founded and was renamed the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center after his death.

Long Beach dedicated its first school.

•1916

Irene and Vernon Castles, of international dance fame, filmed “Whirl of Life” in the dance hall named for them that was located on the boardwalk, just east of the Nassau Hotel’s tennis courts.

•1974

The New York Rangers signed to practice at the skating rink on Magnolia Boulevard.

•1920s

The city purchased the boardwalk and replaced the original wooden one with concrete.

•1927

Long Beach Hospital was dedicated.

•1937-38

A new wooden boardwalk was dedicated. It survived a major hurricane and stood for 75 years.

•1940-’50s

The advent of cheap air travel and air-conditioning had a negative impact on Long Beach as a resort community.

•1964

The old City Hall Clock Tower came down and was replaced with the current building.

•1960s-’70s Long Beach hit economic hard times. The rundown boardwalk hotels were used for temporary housing for welfare recipients and the elderly until a scandal around 1970 led to many of the homes losing their licenses. At that time, government agencies were also placing mental patients into the hotels.

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Long Beach

HISTORICAL TIMELINE continued from previous page

•1980s •1980

The Long Beach Historical Society was founded.

•1995

As many families prepared for the holiday weekend on Dec. 22, 1995, a devastating fire tore through the Sherwood House on East Broadway, leaving 150 families homeless.

•2009

The Allegria Hotel opened; it was the boardwalk’s first hotel in decades, followed by the Long Beach Hotel in 2013.

•2012

Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Beach, displaced thousands of residents, destroyed the boardwalk and shuttered the Long Beach Medical Center.

The city’s political leaders used real estate tax incentives to get many absentee landlords to sell their depressed oceanfront properties. Wrecking balls met with rundown buildings to make way for the condominiums and apartment buildings that line the boardwalk today.

•2001

Hundreds of residents crowded West Bay Drive along Reynolds Channel and other parts of the city, where they watched in horror smoke billowing from the World Trade Center during the attacks of 9/11. Seven Long Beach residents died that day, and many firefighters and first responders from the area developed, and later died from, illnesses from working on “the pile.”

•2011

Tropical Storm Irene caused significant damage and forced the evacuation of residents from the barrier island. The Quiksilver Pro New York surfing competition, nearly canceled after Irene, went on and attracted thousands of spectators to Long Beach.

•2013

The city continued its recovery efforts and marked the reopening of a new boardwalk. Many residents returned home and rebuilt, though many still face a long road ahead as they deal with insurance, FEMA and NY Rising.

•2015-16

South Nassau Communities Hospital established an emergency department at the former Long Beach Medical Center campus and announced plans to build a medical pavilion. The city announced more food options at new concession stands along the boardwalk, after decades of limited amenities.

•2018

Following a successful Pride on the Beach in 2017, the 28th annual L.I. Pride celebration will return in June.

•2020

•2014

After decades of political wrangling and litigation, the zoning board approvesd a developer’s plan to build two 160-foot-tall apartment towers on the longvacant Superblock. A proposed 20-year tax abatement sparked residents’ ire and was rejected, leaving the property’s future uncertain.

•2017

The Army Corps of Engineers began work on a coastal protection project in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

•2019

The Army Corps announced that it had completed work on a historic project — decades in the making — to rebuild and fortify the beach after Sandy.

Courtesy L.B. Historical Society

The view of the boardwalk in 1908.

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ChurChes Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church The Rev. Issac Melton Jr., Pastor 620 Rev. JJ Evans Blvd 432-7477 evangel revival Community Church The Rev. Dolores Miller 569 National Blvd. 432-1527 www.evangelrevivalcommunitychurch.com Inglesia Cruzada evangelica Misionera Inc. Raul Colon, Pastor 265 Long Beach Blvd. P.O. Box 832 431-7122 New Life Church of Christ Disciples Elder Mark Moses, Pastor 124 W. Chester St. 889-2357 email: newlife_ministries@yahoo.com http://newlifechurchofchristdisciplesofchristorg.webs.com/ Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal roman Catholic Church Joseph Nixon, Pastor 75 Parkside Dr., P.O. Box 20 Point Lookout, N.Y. 11569 431-2772 www.olmmc.com Panaghia Church of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Father John Paizis 83 Newport Road Island Park, N.Y. 11558 432-4086 Point Lookout Community Church Greg Kemper, Pastor 60 Freeport Ave. Point Lookout, N.Y. 11569 432-5990 www.theplcc.com sacred heart roman Catholic Church Monsignor John Tutone, Pastor 301 Long Beach Road Island Park, N.Y. 11558 432-0655 email: ship282@verizon.net st. James of Jerusalem episcopal The Rev. Kurt Von Roeschlaub 220 W. Penn St. 432-1080 email: stjameslongbeach@gmail.com www.stjameslongbeach.org st. Johnâ€™s Lutheran Church The Rev. Father Robert N. Splittgerber, Pastor 75 E. Olive St., 432-7771 www.stjohnslongbeach.com email: stjohnslongbeach@gmail.com

st. Ignatius Martyr roman Catholic Msgr. Donald Beckmann, Pastor 721 W. Broadway 432-0045 ext. 11 email: saintignatiusmar@yahoo.com st. Mary of the Isle roman Catholic Church Father Brian Barr, Pastor 315 E. Walnut St. 432-0157 www.stmaryoftheisle.com CenterPoint Church Chris Kroger, Pastor 455 Neptune Blvd. 826-0432 www.cpchurch.com/long-beach/ The Peopleâ€™s Church of Long Beach Peter Campo, Pastor 111 Delaware Ave. 432-0392 www.thepeopleschurchlb.net email: tpcsecretary@optonline.net

syNaGOGues BaCh Jewish Center Rabbi Moshe Greene 210 Edwards Blvd. 897-2473, www.BachYouth.com

Temple Israel of Long Beach Rabbi Steven Dresher 305 Riverside Blvd., 432-1410 www.templeisraeloflb.org Temple Zion Rabbi Daniel Vinik 62 Maryland Ave., 705-8333 email: info@templezion.org www.templezion.org The Jewish Center of altantic Beach Rabbi Ari Perl 100 Nassau Ave. Atlantic Beach, N.Y. 11509 371-0972 email: jcaboffice@gmail.com www.jcabonline.org young Israel of Long Beach Rabbi Chaim Wakslak 120 Long Beach Blvd. 431-2404 www.yilb.org Chabad of the Beaches Rabbi Eli Goodman 60 W. Beech St. 574-3905 www.chabadofthebeaches.com

Lido Beach synagogue Rabbi Daniel Mehlman 1 Fairway Road, Lido Beach 889-9650 email: lbs@lidoshul.org www.lidobeachsynagogue.org Temple Beth-el of Long Beach 570 W. Walnut St. 432-1678 Temple emanu-el of Long Beach Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft 455 Neptune Blvd. 431-4060 ext. 6 http://www.templeemanueloflb.com/

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Merchant Authority 111 John St. New York (800) 888-2510

Nina Fabris 25 W. Broadway Long Beach

EVO Payments 842 East Park Ave Long Beach (516) 655-4414

studeoone@yahoo.com

www.citibank.com carmen.psihogios@citi.com

Minuteman IP 162 Long Beach Road Island Park 516 432-0227

https://www.moneymailer.com/ moneymailer05@gmail.com

Bizcoachgurus 7 Farrell Street Long Beach (347) 693-3399

pbeck@outlook.com

Maid to Shine 123 Albermarle Ave Valley Stream 516-790-8067

www.carmencap.com jcarmen@carmencap.com

www.islandparkmmp.com david@islandparkmmp.com

momentum.org allaferlita@gmail.com

Bridgeworks, LLC 780 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach (516) 308-9498

Carmen Capital 780 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach (646) 543-2170

Workallday247@aol.com

www.bethpagefcu.com crosario@bethpagefcu.com

iPsidy 780 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach (516) 274-8700 www.ipsidy.com philipbeck@ipsidy.com

https://www.southshorechryslerdodgejeepram.com/ robert@portesyenterprises.com

FinAnCiAL serviCes Bethpage Federal Credit union 26 West Park Avenue Long Beach (800) 628-7070

PBI Payroll 580 Mineola Avenue Carle Place (516) 534-0504 www.pbipayroll.com arelkin@pbipayroll.com

www.edwardjones.com kelly.sullivan@edwardjones.com

www.emerchantauthority.com info@emerchantauthority.com

https://evopayments.com/ dakota.kaiser.lb@gmail.com

First National Bank of Long Island 26A Lido Boulevard Point Lookout (516) 431-3144

Building Permits Zoom.com P.O. Box 84 Rockville Centre (516) 987-4377

Scout Design Shop 810 West Beech Street Long Beach (516) 432-0208

www.fnbli.com carmen.buzzetta@fnbli.com

Central Self-Storage 4055 Austin Blvd. Long Beach (516) 431-1333

Your Wireless 60 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 431-3244

principe.joe@principal.com

ener-g Hr Consulting and Professional Coaching 517 E Broadway Long Beach (917) 743-0290

ZapMyTax 100 Lido Blvd Point Lookout (516) 889-5500

Fire Command Co., Inc. 475 Long Beach Blvd. PO Box 337 Long Beach (516) 889-1111

CHiLdCAre & YoutH serviCes Beach Baby Day Care 239 E Chester Street Long Beach (917) 564-3862

www.buildingpermitszoom.com info@bpzoom.com

www.centralselfstorage.com islandpark@centralselfstorage.com

ggrottenthaler6@gmail.com

www.firecommandco.com info@firecommandco.com

www.scoutdesignshop.com orders@scoutdesignshop.com

yourwirelessinc.com chet@yourwirelessinc.com

www.zapmytax.com info@zapmytax.com

beachbabydaycare@gmail.com

Joe Principe 50 Clark Street Long Beach (516) 361-4222

NEFCU 3195 Long Beach Road Oceanside (516) 561-0300 www.nefcu.org kjain@mynefcu.org

NICRIS Capital Company 10 Washington Avenue Plainview (516) 544-8484 www.nicriscapital.com dlalima@nicriscapital.com

Premier Wealth Advisors 626 RXR Plaza, 6th Floor Uniondale (516) 778-5822 www.yourpremierwealth.com jd@yourpremierwealth.com

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TD Bank 550 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach (516) 889-1119 www.td.com f.Valli@td.com

UBS Financial Services, Inc. 1055 Franklin Avenue Garden City (516) 408-5890 www.ubs.com/fa/robertanders robert.anders@ubs.com

UBS Financial Services, Inc. One Jericho Plaza, Ste. 205 Jericho (516) 745-1881

www.ubs.com/fa/jonathanguzman jonathan.guzman@ubs.com

Fitness & Wellness Body Language Pilates NY 38 West Park Avenue Long Beach (917) 941-4856

https://www.facebook.com/ Body-Language-PilatesNY-1713774148632591/ bodylanguagepilatesny@gmail.com

Cutting edge science, llC 57 Indiana Ave Long Beach (631) 291-1213 www.cedgescience.com Mike@cedgescience.com

Health & Wellness Coach Long Beach (631) 379-8440 www.instagram.com/ coachkford/?hl=en coachkford@gmail.com

Koko Fit Club 120 East Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 445-3607

ny.longbeach@kokofitclub.com pamelakokolb@gmail.com

Love Integration Yoga 54 West Park Ave Long Beach (516) 653-3422

http://www.loveintegrationyoga.com liz@loveintegrationyoga.com

NY Fit Fest 403 East Boardwalk Long Beach (516) 749-5291

Real Food Pure Love 780 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach (347) 392-7872

www.realfoodpurelove.com info@realfoodpurelove.com

eduCatiOn Long Beach High School 322 Lagoon Drive Lido Beach (516) 897-2012 www.lbeach.org bmalizia@lbeach.org

HaiR & Beauty AviĂs Hair Salon 263 West Park Ave Long Beach (516) 431-4752 http://avissalon.com Avissalon@gmail.com

Beauty and Bridal by Rosanna 80 west Broadway Long beach (516) 6954898 Vtgrealty@gmail.com

Joseph Christopher 254 West Park Ave Long Beach (516) 889-3900

www.josephchristopher.com info@josephchristopher.com

HOme seRviCes Kleinberg Funeral Services 3930 Long Beach Road Island Park (516) 400-5580 steven@kleinbergfunerals.com

mediCal & HealtH CaRe Beach Family Medical 801 E Park Ave Long Beach (516) 690-9800

Long Beach Nursing & Rehabilitation 375 E Bay Drive Long Beach (516) 897-1000

http://longbeachnrc.com/ mderosa@cassenacare.com

mount sinai south nassau One Healthy Way Oceanside (516) 377-5370

www.southnassau.org dana.sanneman@snch.org

New York Podiatry Care Dr. Sarah Kim 756 East Park Ave Long Beach sarahkimdpm@gmail.com

northwell Health laboraties 303 East Park Ave Long Beach (516) 600-9799 www.northwell.edu blynch@northwell.edu

Park Avenue Extended Care Facility 425 National Blvd Long Beach (516) 431-2600

http://www.parkaveextendedcare. com/ vshaw@paecf.com

ProHEALTH UC Long Beach 257 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 493-9975

CafĂ¨ of Life Chiropractic 100 W. Park Ave. Long Beach (516) 425-0113

Peggy Horwitz, Psychotherapist, Private Practice 5 February Walk Long Beach (212) 971-4422

CityMD Urgent Care 904 W. Beech Street Long Beach (516) 272-4353

Pilatesbythesealb@gmail.com

http://longbeachacu.com robinmaza@gmail.com

Brookville Center for Children's Services 28 Sea Spray Drive Lido Beach (516) 626-1000

Ocean Ride Cycling studio 28 A West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 432-8000

Pilates by the Sea 48 E Park Avenue Long Beach (518) 928-4168

Long Beach Acupuncture 120 W. Park Ave., Suite 213. Long Beach

drenglish@beachfamilymedical.com

www.brookvillecenter.org Jvonessen@ahrc.org

http://www.peggyhorwitz.com peghorwitz@aol.com

www.cdfarra.com cfarra@crystifarralaw.com

Parkchester Medical Center 1211 White Plains Road, Bronx, New York 10472 (718) 828 6610

http://www.nyfitfest.com colette@nyfitfest.com

www.oceanridecycling.com stephanie@oceanridecycling.com

Law Office of Crysti D. Farra 46 E. Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 232-5849

www.cafeoflifelongisland.com cafeoflifebellmore@hotmail.com

www.citymd.net atobias@citymd.net

Grandell Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 645 West Broadway Long Beach (516) 889-1100 www.grandellrehab.com eran@grandellrehab.com

https://www.parkchestermedical.org nicktayler81@gmail.com

www.prohealthcare.com drusso@prohealthcare.com

HOme impROvement 1 of a Kind Cabinets 4140 Austin Blvd Unit G Island Park (516) 280-5390 http://1acontracting.com/cabinetry isabel@1acontracting.com

1A Contracting 4140 Austin Blvd. Unit G Island Park (516) 280-5390 www.1acontracting.com dave@1acontracting.com

Affordable Cabinets and Kitchens 71 Mibar Blvd Farmingdale (631) 393-6263

affordablecabinetsandgraniteny.com affordablecabs@optonline.net

All Good Electric Corp. 57 Vermont Street Long Beach (516) 431-8585

Wenk Piping & Heating Corp. 161 Island Parkway W. Island Park (516) 889-320

Broadway Tile Co. P.O. Box 1187 Long Beach (516) 289-2604

Whitbread's sons lumber of long Beach 600 Magnolia Blvd Long Beach (516) 432-1900

www.allgoodelectric.net paul@allgoodelectric.net

https://www.houzz.com/pro/broadwaytilecompany/broadway-tile-company jeff@broadwaytileco.com

wenkpipingcorp23@gmail.com

wslclb@optonline.net

Brooklyn Insulation & Soundproofing 195 Montague St 14th floor Brooklyn

Wolf and Wing interior design 18 Pennsylvania Avenue Long Beach (516) 442-0536

Budget Blinds of Nassau 122 Guenther Ave Valley Stream (516) 825-3135

Zucaro Construction 175 Albany Avenue Freeport (516) 674-0838

Centre millwork, inc. 669 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach (516) 432-6566

HOspitality Allegria Hotel & Spa 80 West Broadway Long Beach (516) 889-1300

http://www.brooklyninsulation.com Info@brooklyninsulation.com

www.budgetblinds.com/nassauny ddriscoll@budgetblinds.com

www.centremillwork.com info@centremillwork.com

Charles A. McAvoy, Inc. 301 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 431-1569

www.mcavoyplumbing.com mcavoyplumbing@gmail.com

E.H. Haines Electric Corp. P.O. Box 929 Long Beach (516) 432-4114 www.ehhaineselectric.com info@ehaineselectric.com

Gaby Brooks Designs 175 Central Avenue South Bethpage (516) 851-7955

www.gabybrooksdesigns.etsy.com gabybrooksdesigns@gmail.com

Harvest power solar 907 West Beech Street Long Beach (516) 442-5511 www.harvestpower.net lenneyp@harvestpower.net

JM Lynch Construction 16 May Walk Long Beach (516) 432-2245 jmmlynch@aol.com

Renewal by andersen 2029 New Highway Farmingdale 6.32E+13 dcaulo@rbalongisland.com

servpro of long Beach / Oceanside 112 Mott St Oceanside (516) 536-1801 servpro9999@gmail.com

sunpower by empower solar 4589 Austin Blvd. Island Park (516) 837-3459

www.empower-solar.com tmcdermott@empower-solar.com

www.wolfandwing.com amanda@wolfandwing.com

www.zucaro.com info@zucaro.com

www.allegriahotelny.com mranieri@pyramidhotelgroup.com

Inwood Country Club 50 Peppe Dr Inwood

http://www.inwoodcc.org membership@inwoodcc.org

long Beach savvy auto & tire Center 512 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach (516) 889-6021 www.longbeachsavvy.com caymus2010@gmail.com

W. park avenue service Center inc. 390 W. Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 594-2976

westparkavenueservicescenter.com spirots@aol.com

insuRanCe dmi - denis miller insurance agency inc 60 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 432-9245

www.denismillerinsurance.com dmiller@denismillerinsurance.com

Empire Blue Cross 91. North Franklin Avenue Hempstead (917) 548-9278

Gigliola.manrique@empireblue.com

Hometown atlantic insurance agency 120 West Park Ave Long Beach (516) 670-9305

www.hometownatlantic.com usave@optonline.net

Meyerson-Roth Co/ DCAP Insurance 30B West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 432-5800 www.yourcoverage.com

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Michael Moore 655 Shore Road Long Beach (516) 343-0001

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New Empire Group, LTD 214 West Park Avenue Long Beach 516-431-8300

mjm2463@gmail.com

Neptune Marketing LLC 600 Shore Road Long Beach (516) 851-8099

www.newempiregroup.com remackoul@newempiregroup.com

Remco Agency Insurance Services 28 East Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 214-8618

Mindymktg@yahoo.con

Ooma Inc. 655 N Central Ave Glendale (916) 220-8669

www.remcoagency.com Steve@remcoagency.com

U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group P.O. Box 637 Long Beach (516) 242-4561 www.usebsg.com mgantman@usebsg.com

InteRnet & technology SeRvIceS BioMight Inc 43 E Walnut St Long Beach (516) 780-5957 http://biomight.org BioMightOrg@gmail.com

cybernet llc 38 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 897-8419 www.cybernetny.com info@cybernetny.com

execPro enterprises, Inc 26 East Park Ave Long Beach (516) 620-0304 lpenello@execpro.com

gyg Associates ltd 511 Franklin Blvd Long Beach (516) 897-3859 www.gygusa.com ian@gygusa.com

legAl SeRvIceS Bernstein & Gray Law Group, PLLC 120 west park ave Long Beach (516) 853-0927 crsgray@bandglawgroup.com

Borruso law, P.c. 780 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach (516) 206-2740

brittneyborrusoesq@gmail.com

Crysti Farra 46 E Park Avenue Long Beach www.cdfarra.com cdf@cdfarra.com

Joseph lee 265 East Beech Street Long Beach (516) 432-9229 www.josephtlee.com jtlee1@optonline.net

Kaminetzky Law & Mediation, P.C. 670 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach (516) 374-0074

https://www.kaminetzkylaw.com

tony.white@ooma.com Courtesy Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

The Long Beach Chamber had a packed house at JJ Coopers for their monthly meeting in February. dek@kaminetzkylaw.com

Law Offices of Katharine J. Richards, P.C 229 7th Street Garden City (516) 505-1780 kjrichardsesq@aol.com

MIScellAneouS 1957 84 Willis Avenue Floral Park (917) 543-9252 psantarelli@kpmg.com

Ann Rosche 185 West Park Avenue Long Beach (212) 989-3251 roschnew1@aol.com

Bay Vista Assisted Living 375 East Bay Drive Long Beach (516) 897-1200 lweitz@cassenacare.com

BEACHelp 77 Harmon Street Long Beach (516) 395-3136

CPT Accounting Services 10 W Broadway, Apt 9G Long Beach (516) 732-4585

High Rise Association 522 Shore Rd Long Beach 718-939-1366

Douglas Elliman 30 W Park Ave Long Beach (917) 703-3902

Hooked 2 Go Studio 251 Jackson Street, 3G Hempstead (516) 642-3613

pmrleo5@gmail.com

Milliehvelez@gmail.com

Douglas Elliman Real Estate 30w Park ave Long Beach (917) 703-3902

Millie.billitzer@elliman.com

Earth Arts Long Beach, Inc 162 W Park Ave Long Beach (845) 270-1808

earthartslongbeach@gmail.com

Elliot Rose Development 680 west beech street Long Beach (516) 316-2285 elliot@elliotrose18.com

Blacksmith's Breads 870 W. Beech St Long Beach (516) 425-3470

Empire International Buyers Corp. 11 Spring Hollow Rd. Centerport (347) 408-5490

blacksmithsbreads@gmail.com

info@empireinternationalbuyers.com

BreezyBelles 39 Belmont circle Syosset (516) 972-3003

F45 Training 120 West Park Avenue Long Beach (631) 742-9190

ryjensmom@yahoo.com

kdevito@f45training.com

Brow Game NY 167a E Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 306-1286

Farmers 5520 East 2nd Street Ste H Long Beach (562) 716-7453

City of Long Beach East Broadway Long Beach (215) 692-0490

Fit By Globish 278 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 208-7289

thuffman@longbeachny.gov

fitbyglobish@gmail.com

CNS Environmental 208 Newtown Road Plainview (516) 932-3228

Fit Foodie Express 966 West Beech St Long Beach (720) 347-8832

Info@beachelp.com

browgamellc@gmail.com

www.cnsenviro.com jlicata@cnsenviro.com

cwilson491@aol.com

kelly.escaravage@gmail.com

Ellie60@gmail.com

hooked2gostudio@gmail.com

Inti & Nantu 43 Catherine St Lynbrook (516) 405-9458

adrianasotomayorv@gmail.com

Joseph Whelan 75 Connecticut Avenue Massapequa (516) 510-8024

Perrotta consulting llc 110 Ohio Avenue Long Beach (516) 655-1272

perrottae2020@gmail.com

Plum & copper 428 East State Street Long Beach (212) 679-0833

www.plumandcopper.com alison@plumandcopper.com

Raeann Weeks 1200 E 2nd Street Long Beach (562) 250-2272

2rweeks18@gmail.com

Ripley-Grier Studios 1 Pennsylvania Court, 1 Dunes View Long Beach (646) 408-8851 patripleyny@gmail.com

JPMorgan Chase Bank 22 Grace Ave Great Neck 516-761-9900

RVC Chamber of Commerce 81 Intervale Rockville Centre (516) 468-9363

Matthew.Lapitan@chase.com

easip48@gmail.com

Leah Tozer 326 E State Street Long Beach (516) 860-5784

Statoil 123 Main Oceanside (631) 549-0925

Legal Shred 1014 Grand Blvd Deer Park (844) 747-4400

Stephanie Savarese 82 Illinois Avenue Long Beach (917) 770-2548

Long Beach Public Library 111 West Park Ave Long Beach 516-432-7258

The LOST DOG Art & Frame Co. 19 S Park Ave Rockville Centre (631) 835-4873

joeywhelan@optonline.net

Theleahteam@gmail.com

ginal@legalshred.com

director@longbeachlibrary.org

Long Island Clean Water 218 Moody Ave Freeport (516) 225-6702 Cleanwater4li@gmail.com

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated 25 W Broadway 306 Long Beach (754) 581-4155 maylan007@hotmail.com

debcoco@statoil.com

steph.savarese@gmail.com

james@ilostmydog.com

Uber 636 West 28th Street New York (631) 902-5150 prim@uber.com

We Sell Restaurants PO Box 1167 Smithtown (631) 707-5339

mike@wesellrestaurants.com

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WeatherVane

ymjnsc@yahoo.com

OrganizatiOns Center Point Church Long Beach 455 Neptune Blvd. Long Beach (516) 431-1453 www.cpchurch.com tom@cpchurch.com

Friedberg JCC 310 National Blvd Long Beach (516) 634-4153

www.friedbergjcc.org Jfrenkel@friedbergjcc.org

LGBT Network 20 Crossways Park Dr N. Woodbury (516) 323-0011 www.lgbtnetwork.org info@lgbtnetwork.org

Long Beach Aware 20 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 208-6205 www.longbeachaware.org jvining@lbcoalition.org

Long Beach High rise association lb2highrise@gmail.com

Long Beach reach, inc. 2-12 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 889-2332 www.longbeachreach.com info@longbeachreach.com

MLK Center 615 Riverside Blvd Long Beach 516-889-6300 lbmlk.org info@lbmlk.org

Reclaim New York 597 Fifth Avenue 11th Floor New York (631) 678-6193 www.reclaimnewyork.org mwatt@reclaimnewyork.org

South Shore Jewish Center 191 Long Beach Road Island Park (516) 431-3590

https://www.facebook.com/ pages/South-Shore-Jewish-Center/184122298293058 info@ssjcli.org

West End Beautification association 68 Delaware Avenue Long Beach (516) 448-7359

www.westendbeautificationassociation.com westendbeautification@gmail.com

West End Neighbors Civic Assn 218 East Park Ave. Ste. 512 Long Beach 516-244-2243 westendbill01@outlook.com

Printing / MarkEting liherald.com 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 www.liherald.com

PrimeTime 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 www.liprimetime.com

richner Communications, inc. 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 Richner Printing and Mailing Services 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 www.richnerprinting.com

Xpress Coups 2 Endo Boulevard Garden City, NY 11530 516-569-4000 rEaL EstatE Barbara Routolo Douglas Elliman 30 A West Park Avenue Long Beach 516 432-3400 www.elliman.com barbara.ruotolo@elliman.com

Castle Estate Realty 240 W. Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 316-9877

www.CastleEstatesRealty.com diane@CastleEstatesRealty.com

Century 21 american Homes 284 W Park Ave Long Beach (516) 578-6103

www.C21AmHomes.com JCostigan@C21AmHomes.com

surfrider Foundation 2638 Locust Avenue Oceanside (845) 661-8181

Coach realtors of Floral Park 150 Tulip Ave Floral Park (917) 440-2232

temple Emanu-el of Long Beach 455 Neptune Blvd. Long Beach (516) 431-4060

David Kasner 28 East Park Ave. Long Beach (516) 665-2000

Treasurer@centralli.surfrider.org

www.temple-emanu-el.org RabbiJackZanerhaft@gmail.com

lrinaldi.coachrealtors.com lrinaldi@coachrealtors.com

c21amhomes.com dkasner@c21amhomes.com

Diamond Living Inc. 780 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach (516) 432-2000 www.Diamondliving.co caitlinbaratta@gmail.com

Engel & Voelkers Leah Tozer 58 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 442-3388

www.engelvoelkers.com leah.tozer@engelvoelkers.com

Engel & Volkers Sonia Dale 58 W Park Ave. Long Beach (917) 602-2756

Ed Kennedy Long Beach (516) 242-4200

Grotta DiFuoco 960 West Beech Street Long Beach (516) 544-2400

efkphotos.com ed@efkphotos.com

www.grottalbny.com grottalbny@gmail.com

K. Dinan Photography PO Box 815 Long Beach (516) 425-9649

Jetty Bar & Grill 832 W Beech Street Long Beach (516) 442-1338

PLuMBing HVaC Pam Air Services, Inc. P.O. Box 448 Long Beach (516) 889-3100

JJ Coopers 124 West Park Ave Long Beach (516) 431-3133

info@CTKphotos.com

www.karendinan.com karendinan35@gmail.com

sonia.dale@evrealestate.com

www.pamairgroup.com Jamiejo@pamairgroup.com

Joyce Coletti Douglas Elliman 30 West Park Ave Long Beach NY 11561 516-432-3400

Premier Heating & Air Conditioning 460 E Hudson St Long Beach (516) 477-6662

norstan realty 2 Richmond Road 5BB Lido Beach (516) 432-7401

Printing Long Beach Printing Co. 641 East Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 442-3890

joyce.coletti@elliman.com

info@norstanrealty.com

Park Avenue Realty L.B. 162 West Park Ave Long Beach (516) 404-4216

http://www.parkavenuerealtylb.com heleneoppedisano@gmail.com

Realty Connect USA 248 West Park Ave Long Beach 516 637-1690 erikkobley.com ekobley@optonline.net

Realty Connect USA 175 Crossways Park Dr W Woodbury (516) 714-4100

www.realtyconnectusa.com bcafarella@realtyconnectusa.com

Saltwater Realty, LLC 48 Lido Boulevard Point Lookout (516) 447-6600

www.saltwater-realty.com peggy@saltwater-realty.com

Tripodi | Shemtov Team Douglas Elliman Real Estate Long Beach (516) 902-3497

www.elliman.com/real-estate-agent/ thomas-tripodi/3193 tripodigroup@gmail.com

michaelmferraro@gmail.com

www.longbeachprintingco.com chris@longbeachprintngco.com

rEstaurants CatEring Ah-Sah-EE Cafe 232 West Park Ave Long Beach www.Ahsahee.com ahsaheecafe@gmail.com

Beach Burger Grand Blvd. Long Beach (516) 431-8800

www.beachburgerlbny.com Ycatsadler@gmail.com

Brixx & Barley 152 W. Park Ave Long Beach (516) 544-4511

richcammarata@gmail.com

Cherry Picks Inc. 696 Allwyn Street Baldwin (516) 705-8831

cherrypicks18@optonline.net

Corazon de Cuba 26 E. Park Avenue Long Beach 516 272-4200

PEt/VEtinary All Creatures Veterinary Hospital 733 West Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 432-2946

corazondecubany.com ndg11100@gmail.com

PHOtOgraPHy CTK Photos 361 East Broadway Long Beach (516) 643-8567

Gentle Brew Coffee Roasters LLC 151 E. Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 605-2370

www.allcreaturesvetservices.com allcreatures@optonline.net

ctkphotos.com

Das Biergarten 1148 Beech Street East Atlantic Beach (516) 322-8451

www.dasbiergarten.com awhetzler@aol.com

www.gentlebrewcoffee.com mel@gentlebrewcoffee.com

www.jetttybar.com info@jettybar.com

www.jjcoopers.com LBBailey13@aol.com

JR Asian Fusion 896 W Beech St Long Beach

jrlbny.com info@jrfusionlongbeach.com

Lido kosher Deli 641 East Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 431-4411 www.lidokosherdeli.com blgonrye@aol.com

Lillys of Long Beach 954 Beech St Long Beach (917) 2390-6070 toc_27@yahoo.com

Margaritas Cafe XI 124 E Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 993-5769

http://www.margaritascafe.com Thecubangardencity@gmail.com

Max Bialystok & Company 159 East Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 432-5300

www.maxbialystokbagels.com maxbagelsny@gmail.com

Minnesota's 959 W. Beech Street Long Beach (516) 431-0280 www.minnesotaslb.com vin@minnesotaslb.com

Rip Tides 11561 1 Edwards Blvd. Long Beach (516) 600-9011

riptides11561@gmail.com

roc & Olive 180 West Park Ave Long Beach (516) 442-1090

https://rocandolive.com/ rocandolive@gmail.com

shines Bar 55 California Street Long Beach (516) 432-9248 www.facebook.com

ShinesByTheSea

shinesbar@gmail.com

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Sobol 250 W Park Ave Long Beach (516) 632-9175

http://mysobol.com lbsuperbowls@gmail.com

Swingbellys BBQ 104 Buffalo Ave East Atlantic Beach

M & F Furniture 170 West Broadway Long Beach (917) 428-9969 info@gregfried.com

Reign 872 West Beech Street Long Beach (516)665-9057

Bob's natural Foods 104 W Park Ave Long Beach (516) 889-8955

Surf Glass Co. 457 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach (516) 431-5220

bernadette@bobsnaturalfoods.com

www.surfglasscorp.com surfglasscorp@optonline.net

Doris the Florist 233 Long Beach Road Island Park (516) 897-2460

The Codfish Cowboy 891 W. Beech Street Long Beach (516) 442-5500

lido Wines and spirits 639 E Park Avenue Long Beach (516) 431-1113

sPoRTs east end Volleyball PO Box 49 Hampton Bays (631) 418-4215

dfmonte@gmail.com

www.reigncurated.com customerservice@reigncurated.com

Tandoor Grill Restaurant 1042 W. Beech Street Long Beach (516) 766-4440

Rose ott Design 675 East Olive Street Long Beach (516) 510-9665

The Bungalow 631 E. Park Avenue Long Beach (646) 202-0786

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Youth and Family offers arts and crafts, sports, games, activities and more.

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SERVICES The City of Long Beachâ€™s Department of Youth and Family Services has a longstanding commitment to providing quality services, and social, cultural and educational programs to the families, children, young adults and senior citizens in our community. Administrative offices are on the second floor of the Magnolia Community/Senior Center, at 650 Magnolia Blvd., (516) 431-3510. (Visit the Senior Citizen Services page for additional information.) The following are programs operated by the YFS Department:

engagement in a variety of activities, lessons and indoor/outdoor play. Additionally, the center provides early morning care with drop-off at 7 a.m. For families with children who attend Lido pre-K but require fulltime day care, the center can arrange a schedule for them to be bused to and from Lido preK. Call the office for further information. A well-trained, professional and caring staff provides a safe, enriching and creative environment in which your child will develop, learn and grow. Space is extremely limited. For those working families who qualify, financial assistance may be available through the Department Magnolia Child Care The cityâ€™s Magnolia Child Care and Learning of Social Services. For information or to request Center is licensed by the New York State Of- a tour of our facilities, call (516) 431-3510. fice of Children and Family Services and proSchool-aged childcare programs vides working families with full-day child-care programs for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years Parents requiring before and/or after school old. Full-day infant, toddler and pre-K childcare care can register their children at either the Lido is available Monday through Friday from 8:45 Elementary School or the West End Community Center. Before school care starts at 7 a.m., and a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Classrooms are broken down by age: in- afterschool programs begin at the end of the fants, 6 weeks to 18 months; toddlers, 18 to 36 school day and continue until 6 p.m. Activities months; pre-K, 3- and 4- year-olds. The child- include reading, arts and crafts, sports, orgacare center provides healthy meals and includes nized games, snacks and socialization opportubreakfast, lunch and snacks. Daily routines and nities. schedules allow for the socialization, education Parents who have children attending East, and physical development of each child through Continued on next page

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Lindell, or out-of-district schools such as Brookville or BOCES, can arrange to have their children bused to and from our programs by calling the Long Beach School District Transportation Department at (516) 897-2132. When schools are operating on a half-day schedule, early dismissal care is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on most days when schools are closed, holiday care from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with early morning care from 7 a.m. for an additional fee). Preregistration and payment must be arranged in advance to participate in these programs. Holiday Care at West End Community Center The West End Community Center is at 79 Maryland Ave., on the southern side of West School. When schools are closed for holidays or vacation periods, YFS offers full-day Holiday Care programs to youngsters from 5-12 years old (4-year-olds can be accommodated at the Magnolia pre-K center if registered and space allows). Activities include trips, arts and crafts, snacks, sports, games and all-around good fun! Pre-registration and payment is required. Forms are available at the YFS office. Call (516) 431- 3510 for fees and additional information. The West End Community Center can be reached directly by calling (516) 431-6770. Sandbox Pre-K The YFS Sandbox Pre-K has provided youngsters living in the Long Beach community with quality education, socialization and cultural arts programs for more than 35 years. Operating out of the West End Community Center, Sandbox offers certified teaching staff, small classes and a caring environment to preK youngsters ages 3 and 4. Parents of 3-yearolds can choose to enroll their children in a two, three, or five day a week program that meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The 4-year-old pro-

gram runs five days a week from 8:30-11 a.m., at which time children are picked up and bused to the Lido Pre-K Center. The program is accepting applications for the 2019-20 school year. Call the office at (516) 431-3510 or the WECC at (516) 431- 6770 for registration packages. Full-day summer camp YFS offers full-day state-licensed Summer Camp programs at Lido Middle School for youngsters from 5-12 years old. Bus pickups and drop-offs are available at the MLK Center and the West End Community Center. The children are scheduled to go on trips every week and enjoy swimming and activities at North Woodmere and Wantagh Park and Pool. The 2019 camp season will run from July 1 to Aug. 23. The children are divided into three age groups according to the grade they will enter in the fall: kindergarten to second grade; third to fifth grade; and sixth to eighth grade. Your child will enjoy swimming, sports, arts & crafts, team building and game activities. Campers will enjoy trips to places such as Luna Park, Adventure Land, Medieval Times, Bronx Zoo, Splish Splash, Aquarium, L.I. Ducks Game, Country Fair, Sky Zone, N.Y. Hall of Science, Museum of Natural History and Governors Comedy Club. All trips are age appropriate and well supervised by a knowledgeable and experienced adult staff certified in CPR and first-aid. Sign up and pay in full by May 15 and receive $200 off of full summer (7/1-8/23) or $100 off of half summer (session 1: 7/1-7/26 or session 2: 7/29-8/23). Register more than one child in your family and receive additional discounts. Financial assistance may be available through the Department of Social Services for those working families who qualify. Call (516) 431- 3510 to request an application and to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

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Fun at the ICe aRena and along the bay

he enclosed Ice Arena is adjacent to the Recreation Center and is home to the New York Apple Core youth hockey team, the Long Beach Sharks junior hockey team, and is the former practice facility for the New York Rangers. The Ice Arena features a teen center, snack bar and party area. Skate classes and hockey tournaments are held at the arena, which is open year-round. Visit www.longbeachny.gov for info. The bayfront offers its own type of recreation, including fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddling and boating. Bayfront esplanades run the length of Veteranâ€™s Memorial Park and along West Bay Drive from Magnolia Boulevard to Washington Boulevard. Public access is also available behind the tennis bubbles at the northern terminus of Monroe Boulevard. Although no fishing is permitted at this location, a fishing pier is located at the terminus of Magnolia Boulevard.

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