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Sometimes referred to as the Queen of Long Island real estate, Joyce Coletti had ANOTHER very successful year in 2016, selling an astounding number of properties. A perennial Top Producer for Douglas Elliman, Coletti is a specialist in marketing real estate throughout the greater Long Island area and knows the market better than most. She has been number one in homes sold for Douglas Elliman for the last 18 years in a row on this Barrier Island.
Long Island Business News selects their award winners by actual Multiple Listing of Long Island Statistics. On May 15, they are awarding the above recipient as the #1 selling agent in Nassau County — the only individual agent on this Barrier Island to be honored. I thank all of my clients & customers for helping me remain the #1 individual selling agent on this Barrier Island for 18 years in a row, as well as in Nassau County for the past 4 years. Thank you!
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Who is Chuck Close? hen I fir first heard the name Chuck Close several years ago, I gave a blank stare. Af After a few years as a journalist in Long Beach, I could rattle off the names o of local surfers and politicians with ease, but someone who has been described as one of the most important artists of our time? I was clueless. Well, it turns out he lives right here in town, as a number of residents were quick to inform me, and we’re happy to say that Close agreed to an exclusive interview with our talented writer Brian Stieglitz, who had the pleasure of visiting the artist in his West End home and discussed his life in town, his new art installation that graces the Second Avenue subway and why he prefers Long Beach to the Hamptons. Elsewhere, we caught up with singer and songwriter Alexandra Starr, who recently filmed her first music video for her new indie pop track “Lit” at Magnolia Boulevard beach. Starr, who has performed alongside Wyclef Jean, Colbie Caillat and others, is at work on an upcoming EP and said that the video marked an important step in her career. We’re also proud to feature Long Beach’s own Charlie McAvoy, who spoke to writer Ben Strack fresh off his debut in the National Hockey League playoffs in April. The 19-year-old Boston Bruins defenseman tallied three assists during the stretch and is busy preparing for next season. Long Beach resident and Beach Local Café owner Sean Sullivan, meanwhile, spoke to us about how his trips to some of the world’s top surfing spots inspired his menu at the Grand Boulevard eatery on the boardwalk, and reflects on his volunteer efforts with Project Pay if Forward after Hurricane Sandy. And Long Trunks, the popular local clothing label known for its iconic “Bring on the Elephants” apparel, launched as a symbol of hope and resilience after the storm, is back with new designs created by South Shore high school students who competed for $2,000 in prize money. We’ve also included our roundup of the many events that Long Beach is known for, from the popular Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament to the Long Beach International Film Festival. New this year is the NY Fit Fest at Riverside Boulevard beach, part of a weekend of fitness events in September promoting health and wellness. Long Beach Magazine was edited and designed by the Long Beach Herald’s award-winning staff. We strive to keep the publication fun and upbeat, and our goal is to highlight the many people, businesses and organizations that make the town tick. I’d like to thank our writers, photographers and production team who worked incredibly hard to produce our latest issue. We hope you enjoy it. Have a great summer!
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“Long Beach is my community ... and I’m back!� NAME: DAWN
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HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE PRACTICING IN LONG BEACH AGAIN?
I never really left; I’m part of this community. I lived in Long Beach for more than 20 years, and it’s nearly impossible to get the Long Beach sand out of your shoes. I’ve served as a lifeguard, EMT/ paramedic and as department surgeon for Long Beach ďŹ re and police. HOW HAVE YOUR EXPERIENCES SHAPED YOU?
When I see a patient in the Emergency Department, I can picture that accident because I’ve had on-scene experience. I see a lot of beach-related injuries as well as heart attacks and strokes. I work well with our ďŹ rst responders because I was one. WHAT DOES THIS COMMUNITY MEAN TO YOU?
When patients come into the Emergency Department, they say, “Dr. Williamson, I’m so glad you’re here!â€? or, “You treated me and my family members in the past, and I feel conďŹ dent in the care.â€? They trust that I’m going to give them expert care. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?
At South Nassau’s Emergency Department at Long Beach, I work with a wonderful group of professionals. Our physicians are board-certiďŹ ed in emergency medicine, and our registered nurses are specially trained. We really care about the people we are treating and that shows.
In case of an emergency, call 911. South Nassau Communities Hospital Off-Campus Emergency Department
Located at 325 E. Bay Dr., Long Beach, NY 11561. Call 516-870-1010 or visit SouthNassauLongBeach.org.
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1- Unsound surf shop co-owner Mike Nelson, left, artist Dawn Buscemi and Unsound co-owner Dave Juan at Unsound’s annual art show and auction on June 3. The event supports the Tommy Brull Foundation, a non-profit that benefits people with special needs, and featured local art and photography, live music, and food from Swingbellys. Photo by Cliff Ament 2- Pro surfer TJ Gumiela, left, Roy Smith, Thor Larson and Luke Hamilton at Unsound’s art show. Photo by Cliff Ament 3- Surfer’s Way volunteer Mark David, left, Surfrider Foundation Co-chair Marvin Weiss, Skudin Surf’s Cliff Skudin, and Surfer’s Way founder Elliot Zuckerman at the Surfer’s Way fundraiser at Jetty Bar & Grill on June 15. Photo by Cliff Ament 4- Pete Garry, left, Sam Pinto, Tatiama Calle, Leah Tozer, Dr. Alli Seeman and Jessica Pinto at the Surf for All fundraiser. Photo by Kristie Arden
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5- Jen Jensen, left, and Maureen Skudin had a little help selling merchandise from Finn at a fundraiser for Surf for All in April at Piecraft. Photo by Kristie Arden 6- John Skudin, left, Cliff Skudin, Long Beach Waterfront Warriors President Gerry Snell and Woody Skudin at the Surf for All fundraiser, where Snell presented the Skudin family with a certificate of appreciation. Photo by Kristie Arden 7- Brittany Battista, clockwise from left, Christina Papadopoulous, Emily Heath, Eric Maddox, Stephanie Cardone, Audrey DeSanto, Brittany McCormack and Allie Riley-Murphy at the grand opening of Danny Mac’s Ocean Bar and Grill, at 5 New York Ave., on May 26. Photo by Kristie Arden
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Paddleboard yoga Skudin SUP hosts paddleboarding yoga classes at LB Wake & Watersports, 10 Broadway in Island Park, on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., throughout the summer. Before summer comes to a close, have some fun and get a workout on the water. For more information, visit www.skudinsurf.com/sup or call (516) 713-7873. Courtesy Skudin Surf
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The City by the Sea is the place to be this summer! Long Beach boasts no shortage of entertainment and recreational activities, everything from surfing and biking to dining and nightlife. Throughout the year, Long Beach has something for everyone.
Wake up and wake board Grab your bathing suits and your friends and head to LB Wake and Watersports for a fun day of thrills. The watersports center, located at 10 Broadway in Island Park, is open from early May until the end of September. It offers lessons for beginners and sessions for wake surfing, wake-boarding, water-skiing, tubing, clamming and crabbing. Other entertaining options include Jet Ski activities and tours to and from New York City. For more information, call (516) 415-0005, email info@lbwake.com or visit lbwake. com. Photo by Jason Belsky
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Kick back and watch a movie The West End Neighbor’s Civic Association, Westholme Civic Association, Eastholme Civic Association and the Northeast Bay & Canals Civic Association and the city of Long Beach have teamed up to hold a series of beach movie nights throughout the summer. On Sat., Aug. 5, “Sing,” is playing at Riverside Boulevard beach at 7:45 p.m., followed by “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Aug. 19 at Grand Boulevard beach at 7 p.m. For a full movie schedule and updates, visit www.longbeach.gov or Long Beach Movie Nights on Facebook. Courtesy Long Beach Movie Nights
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Check out the beach action Watch, or participate in, the many contests and events happening on the beach. A number of events, such as the popular Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament on Sept. 9, pictured, support charitable causes and are a great way to give back while having a good time. Whether it’s the King and Queen of the Beach Surf Contest Sept. 10 or FLEX on the Beach on Sept. 15 and 16, you’re guaranteed to see some action and have a blast. Photo by Kristie Arden 10 | Long Beach Magazine | SUMMER 2017
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Grab a bite at the beach From the Shoregasboard food truck court on Riverside Boulevard to the new eateries along the boardwalk, there are plenty of options at the beach this summer. Pictured is the Wasabi Tuna Bowl at Beach Local Café at Grand Boulevard boardwalk, which includes sesame crusted seared ahi tuna topped with pineapple salsa, teriyaki glace and wasabi sauce. For the full map of boardwalk concessions, visit www.longbeachny.gov. Photo by Christina Daly
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Learn how to surf Surf’s up! Summer is the time of the year to travel down to the beach and ride the waves. Taking a surf lesson with Skudin Surf of Surf2Live gives you quality instruction from world-class surfers. Kids and adults can grab a board and learn how to ride the waves in a fun, positive and safe environment. The groups offer a range of private instruction, group lessons, camps, stand-up paddle and birthday parties for adults and children in the seaside community of Long Beach. Photo by Christina Daly
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Take a bike ride You can cruise the city and the boardwalk using the Social Bicycles available for rent at kiosks across the city. A membership is $50 including an hour of riding per day, or $8 per hour for a pay-asyou-go option. For more info, download the app or visit www. sobilongbeach.com. Courtesy City of Long Beach
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Visit the West End You never know which famous musician might pop into places like the Inn to perform. In July alone, Philadelphiabased singer and guitarist G. Love, pictured, brought his blend of blues, folk and hip-hop grooves to the popular West End bar, followed days later by a surprise performance by rockers Taking Back Sunday. The West End offers great food, endless happy hour specials, live music and entertainment at local bars and restaurants, including Jetty, Swingbellys BBQ, Speakeasy, the Beach House, the Cabana, Trainor’s, Minnesota’s and the Whale’s Tale. A number of new and interesting local eateries such as Lost & Found, Dough Hut and more have popped up in the neighborhood over the past several years and have received praise from residents and visitors alike. Photo by Rebecca Anderson Give back to the community There are plenty of big events year-round in Long Beach that offer a chance to help the community. The Surfrider Foundation Central Long Island Chapter regularly organizes beach and canal cleanups throughout the year, along with many other efforts where residents can get involved. Visit www.facebook.com/SurfriderCentralLI or check the city and local civic Facebook pages for other opportunities to give back to the community. The Long Beach Food & Friendship Inn serves hot meals everyday Monday through Saturday. Visit www.longbeachsoupkitchen.com for details. Photo by Cliff Ament
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Taking a bite out of Long Beach Signature dishes from the East and West End that will shock your taste buds Photos and text by Rebecca Anderson Whether it’s sweet, savory or spicy, Long Beach has it all. From the East End to the West End, local restaurateurs have been serving up their favorites dishes to customers, beachside. Take a bite out of Long Beach and give your best buds — and taste buds — something to talk about.
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The Saloon - 1016 W. Beech St. 1- Rodeo Burger - Cheddar cheese, bacon, barbecue sauce and an onion ring with a side of house fries ($17). 2- Ahi Tuna Lettuce Cups - Sesame seared Ahi tuna with carrots, scallions, ginger, cucumbers and a side of soy ginger dip ($18). 3- Shrimp Tacos - Grilled shrimp, lettuce and tomato on flour tortillas with a side of salsa, guacamole and sour cream ($17).
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Cabana - 1034 W. Beech St. 4- Super Salmon Taco - Blackened salmon sautéed with onions, served in a flour tortilla with melted cheddar and Jack cheese and house yummy sauce ($19).
Junction - 20 W. Park Ave. 5- Herb Roasted Chicken Breast - Roasted rainbow carrots, cipollini onions, oyster mushrooms and jasmine rice ($19.90). 6- Pecan Dusted Pork Tenderloin - Basil cous cous, tupelo honey, pork gravy and a side of sautéed spinach ($19.90). 7- Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Salmon - Butter grilled corn, cippollini onions, oyster mushrooms, asparagus and a side of citrus basil sauce ($22.90).
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Brixx and Barley - 152 W. Park Ave. 9- Candy Crush Skyscraper Shake - A glass coated with mini M&M’s, birthday cake ice cream and rainbow sprinkles topped with cotton candy, lollipops, a chocolate candy bar, chocolate chips and candy ($15).
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A Q&A with surfer and Beach Local Café owner Sean Sullivan an By Anthony Rifilato Long Beach resident Sean Sullivan grew up surfing breaks in town and around the world. So when the local business owner opened his new Grand Boulevard eatery, Beach Local Café, at one of the city’s new boardwalk concessions last year, he created a fun and inspired menu consisting of his favorite dishes that he picked up during his trips to some of the world’s top surfing destinations. The former Swingbellys owner is also well-known for his volunteer efforts after Hurricane Sandy and as a member of Project Pay it Forward, a group that he helped launch with the Long Beach Surfer’s Association, Earth Arts and the Janet Slavin law firm to help storm-ravaged businesses rebuild. Long Beach Magazine recently caught up with Sullivan, who spoke about the inspiration for his menu, the response to the new boardwalk eateries from residents and visitors, and his perseverance after the storm. LB Mag: How long have you lived in Long Beach, and what was appealing about opening shop on the boardwalk? Sullivan: I’ve lived in Long Beach for over 20 years and the best part about opening on the boardwalk is going to work at my favorite beach everyday. LB Mag: You’re an avid surfer. How did that influence your menu? Sullivan: Our specialties are based on the local flavor of some of my favorite surf breaks around the world. LB Mag: What are some of your most popular dishes? Sullivan: I’d say our most popular is Haole Greg’s Taco Tour. That one is based on a trip I took to Kauai a few years ago. There’s a guy on the island named Haole Greg that not only played surf guide for us while we were there, but also took us on a tour
of all the best tacos Kauai has at to offer. It was really a great experience. LB Mag: We hear people are raving about the addition of ice cream and new smoothiess this vors summer. What kinds of flavors are featured? Sullivan: The addition of Max ge & Mina’s ice cream is a huge ke hit this summer. They make ike a bunch of wacky flavors like Cookie Monster, Sponge Bob and Cap’n Crunch Cookiess & Cream — really good stuff.f. dback LB Mag: What has the feedback been like from locals and visitors about Beach Local and thee other oardnew concessions on the boardwalk, especially since they all ptions offer more unique food options than in the past? Sullivan: Overall, people have ve been really receptive to the m to new concessions. They seem hat all love the convenience and that g good the concessions are offering menus. The only complaintss I’ve ere’s heard from guests is that there’ eir no adult beverages with their meal.
Sullivan: With Project Pay it Forward, everyone in the group was just grateful that we were in a position to help our community. It was a good outlet for all the residents to be able to help each other. I’m really proud to have a been a part of it, and I got exceptionally lucky that it brought together a great group of people that I’m happy to call my best friends today.
Beach Local Café owner Sean Sullivan introduced “wacky” ice cream flavors, fruit smoothies and a breakfast menu this year. Photo by Sue Grieco
LB Mag: We’re nearly at the fiveyear anniversary of Sandy.Your Sandy. Your new business is,of is, of course,on course, on the boardwalk that was rebuilt after the storm.Many storm. Many people consider Beach Local and the other eateries to be a symbol of recovery.Why recovery. Why was it important for you to press on? Sullivan: The residents of Long Beach are a resilient crew. It’s the kind of place where you know your neighbors by name, and everyone came together after Sandy to help each other
LB Mag: As the former owner wner ed up of Swingbellys, you teamed with Skudin Surf, Surf for All, r’s and the Long Beach Surfer’s Association after Sandy to serve more than 2,000 turkey dinners at the Ice Arena on Thanksgiving. u Looking back, how do you think that helped bring thee community together? Sullivan: That was a reallyy me. great day during a bad time. eel I feel like it made people feel nt normal again for a moment while they enjoyed turkeyy day ds.. with their family and friends. ward LB Mag: Project Pay it Forward g played a big role in helping local businesses rebuild. What olved, compelled you to get involved, especially since you were dealing with damage to your own business?
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Boardwalk bites Summer is in full swing at the new eateries By Jenna Bloomer Four years after Long Beach native Billy Crystal appeared on the new boardwalk and filmed a commercial to promote his hometown in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, residents and local officials say the rebuilt 2.2-mile span offers more amenities and food options than ever before. Coming on the heels of the Shoregasboard food truck court on RiverRiver side Boulevard, the city introduced new comfort stations and concessions along the boardwalk last year, and the new eateries offer beachgoers the option to experience eclectic menus that many residents and foodies are lauding. Not all of the eateries opened in time for the start of the last summer season but this year, the businesses kicked off early and are offering new fare and expanded menus. City Council Vice President Anthony Eramo says Long Beach not only has more food options and extensive menus, but food vendors have added more seating areas and palm trees around their concessions and trucks. “The newly refurbished concessions, who have updated and added to their menus, invite more people to long beach, over all improving people’s stay on the beach,” Eramo said. “It’s becoming a main stay for beachgoers.“ Here is the low-down on everything you should try on the boardwalk before summer comes to an end.
Riptides at Edwards Boulevard on the boardwalk is one of four eateries on the 2.2-mile span. Photo by Christina Daly/Herald
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1- Riptides 11561 Riptides 11561, at Edwards Boulevard on the boardwalk, is not only located by the beach, it boasts a cool dining nook with its own little beach area, palm trees, fun cardboard cutouts, and colorful picnic benches. In short, Riptides offers the perfect atmosphere for beachgoers. Of course, the food is the main draw and the eatery’s menu includes a wide variety of options ranging from delicious lobster rolls and breakfast sandwiches to the Ahi Tuna Taco and Black Beach Quesadilla. Pictured is the Riptide Taco: shredded chicken, black beans, chopped onion, lime crème and cilantro. For the full menu, visit riptides11561.com.
2 - Beach Local Café The Beach Local team, including owner Sean Sullivan, drew inspiration for their menu last summer from their experiences surfing around the world. They took pieces of each place back home and incorporated various authentic dishes from around the world into their menu, such as their signature Kailua Pork Tacos, inspired by their trips to Hawaii. Beach Local is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. New this year: the eatery is serving ice cream with crazy flavors such as cotton candy and pop rocks, fresh fruit smoothies and a breakfast menu that includes the popular Breakfast Burrito Escondido, pictured. Located right on the boardwalk at Grand Boulevard, Beach Local is a destination you won’t want to miss.
4 - Shakes and Shuckers Shakes and Shuckers is located at Lincoln Boulevard boardwalk. Test out their signature dishes, ranging from their lobster bisque to their “What the Shuck” wrap, to their well-known hand-spun milkshakes in a variety of flavors. Shakes and Shuckers is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and until 10 p.m. on weekends.
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‘I
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An artist in a ‘very special place’ Renowned artist Chuck Close is proud to call Long Beach home By Brian Stieglitz
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of recovery, he said, he begged his doctor to let him go outside. “If I can get out of here and get into the sun, I think I can bake this out of me,” he recalled saying. He took a plane to Miami, where he ultimately recovered from the illness. He spent the next two winters there and eventually bought a beachfront condo, where he spends his winters. “I love it there,” he said.“The richest people rub elbows with the poorest people.” Close said that he also found diversity in Long Beach among the firefighters, police, office workers and artists. “The same ocean that splashes up on the Hamptons is splashing up here,” said Close, who had owned a home in the Hamptons since 1973. “But this is a working-class town — it’s the Hamptons without all the a******s.” A portrait of the artist Since moving to Long Beach, Close said,“I don’t think I’ve ever felt more respected as an artist.”
He said that Long Beach is a “very special place” to him and he enjoys dining in the area. He added that he can greet anyone he sees on the street, and is often recognized — and fawned over — by Long Beach residents. Once criticized as being a narcissistic artist, Close said that he treats himself like any other subject he has painted. He just so happens to be around more, he said, and therefore becomes his own subject most often. He completes roughly three paintings a year — one life-size, one far smaller and a third in between. He works in his Long Beach home with a number of assistants and nurses. According to Close, each of his exhibitions has at least one self-portrait.“I don’t know that I’ve learned anything about myself,” he said.“You know it’s not therapy; I have therapy for therapy. I don’t make art for therapy.” When Close was asked by the MTA to create portraits for the Second Avenue subway, he said he was told that more people have already seen his work in the subway than at all of his gallery and museum shows combined. “I think that’s pretty neat,” he said. With his paintings more accessible to the public these days, Close said that he feels he has found a way to reach a new generation. Those who wouldn’t typically see his paintings at a museum or art gallery are able to see — and touch — the pieces after coming off the subway. This resonates with the artist, given that he emerged as a noteworthy figure during the height of the photorealism movement in the mid-1960s. At the time, artists were moving away from abstract expressionism to more realistic paintings. The goal was to show the deliberate and intricate process of creating art, at a time when many Americans were caught up in the instant gratification of point-and-shoot photography. “I don’t want to look at the world through a camera,” Close said.“I use a camera to jot down information that I use later in a painting or a print.” 1 - Chuck Close working on an oversized portrait of the artist Fred Wilson in his West End home. Photo by Brian Stieglitz 2 - A self-portrait in oil that Close painted on canvas in 1997. Photograph by Ellen Page Wilson, courtesy Pace Gallery © Chuck Close, courtesy Pace Gallery 3 - The painting process for Close’s most recent project involves studying three portraits of Fred Wilson, each of an isolated color, and blending them together to create one image. Photo by Brian Stieglitz SUMMER 2017 | Long Beach Magazine | 17
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Lighting up Long Beach Musician Alexandra Starr films her first music video in town for “Lit” By Jenna Bloomer Long Beach singer and songwriter Alexandra Starr, 21, took the next step in her music career on June 26 when she filmed her first music video in her hometown. The video was for her second single, “Lit,” an upbeat pop-dance track. The video was filmed on the beach at Magnolia Boulevard, where Starr grew up, and was organized in six days by Starr and her manager, Christina Cestaro. The production featured around 15 dancers from Pace University with choreography from Evan Lacombe. “Lit” was released on July 1, and Starr is currently working on her first EP. She recently released the song “I See It All,” a track that boasts a pulsating and danceable drumbeat where electronic keys flourish behind Starr’s lyrics expressing confidence.
“A lot of the songs on my EP coming out are very emotional and personal so for this song, I wanted to make something where you don’t have to think, you can just dance,” Starr said. The singer, actress and model discovered her love for music at the age of 4, when she started piano lessons; she fell in love with guitar soon after that and ultimately found her passion for singing. Today, she is a talented musician, playing a variety of instruments from ukelele to bass guitar. “Music was there for me when no one else was,” Starr said. “I had trouble fitting in and when I didn’t have anyone, I had my guitar.” Since the age of 11, Starr has been working toward creating a name for herself in the music industry, and she’s also known for her introspective, acoustic songs. She
started out playing the role of David Wolff’s girlfriend on the Nickelodeon show the “Naked Brothers Band,” and since then has appeared on various Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network programs. She has performed alongside Wyclef Jean, Colbie Caillat, and most recently, Aaron Carter. Starr, now attends Pace University, but continues to perform shows on Long Island and in New York City and other areas. The video shoot was one of the biggest days of Starr’s career, she said. Starr was surrounded by her entire support system, ranging from her hairdresser to her manager and mother, who is her biggest inspiration, she explained. “She is the person who kept pushing me to be the best I could be,” Starr said of her mom. “There were several times I wanted to give up music, but it is the smile on her face when I sing something or create something that inspires me to keep doing this.” Starr’s goal is to have people relate to her music, to make them feel as if they are not alone; she wants her music to help people the way music
has helped her throughout her life. “My ultimate goal is to make music that people love and can relate to whether it’s crying their eyes out with me or dancing their butts off,” Starr said, “I want people to know that although I can’t physically be there for them, my music is.” Starr’s music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, and Tidal, and her music videos, along with covers and commercials, can be found on her Youtube channel, www.youtube.com/alliestarrmusic. 1- Long Beach’s own Alexandra Starr filmed her first music video at Magnolia Boulevard beach in June. Photos by Bryan Lezama 2- Starr’s enlisted her fellow Pace University students as backup dancers. 3- Starr and her backup dancer Pierce Cady.
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McAvoy eyeing ‘unbelievable’ rookie year The Long Beach native impresses in NHL debut By Ben Strack Fresh off his debut in the playoffs of the National Hockey League last April — and competing for Team USA in the Ice Hockey World Championship in May — Long Beach’s Charlie McAvoy is busy preparing for next season. McAvoy, 19, who grew up on the barrier island and spent a year at Long Beach High School, played two years for Boston University before he was selected 14th overall in last year’s NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins. His first time on the ice wearing black and gold came in Game 1 of the first round — a 2-1 victory against the Ottawa Senators — during which the defenseman logged the second most ice time on the team. Though the Bruins would lose the series in six games, McAvoy tallied three assists during the stretch, offering a glimpse of what he is capable of. “It was definitely an unbelievable experience,” McAvoy said, adding that it’s important not to get complacent. “…I’m really just focused on just doing
everything I can this offseason to make sure that starting next year I’ll have an unbelievable rookie year.” Though McAvoy decided to leave college after two years, he is still a part-time student. After the World Championship in France and Germany, McAvoy began summer classes at BU, which concluded at the end of June. With about a year and a half of credits left, he plans to take courses periodically to ultimately earn a degree in communications. “It gets a bit stressful sometimes when you’re trying to work out, you’re trying to skate, you’re trying to do all of these things and you’ve got class piled on top of it, but it’s worth it,” McAvoy said. He returned to Long Beach for about a week in early July, where he was able to unwind with family and friends, and even hit the beach. A surfer for much of his life, McAvoy paddled into the Atlantic with his father and two sisters, he said, and encouraged his cousins
who had never been on a board before to try it out too. He also spent an evening at Long Beach Ice Arena for a more laid-back skate than he has experienced in recent months. “It’s an aspect that I don’t really get very much, except for when I’m home,” McAvoy said of the beach time with family, “but when I’m home, I definitely make the most of it.” The 6-foot-1, 212-pound defenseman is back in Beantown, where he works out of Boston University to get his body prepared for an 82-game NHL schedule — a season about twice as long as in college — filled with higher-level, more physical hockey. Though his Bruins teammates have been very welcoming and friendships with the pros are sprouting, he said, seeing Coach David Quinn and the other familiar faces at BU is a great perk while training. “…It makes it special being around the rink all the time over there, and it’s good to know that I’ll have those people through-
out my career for however long that lasts, and throughout the rest of my life,” McAvoy said. Like his Terriers family, he knows the Long Beach community is backing him too, even though, like McAvoy, many were raised to be Rangers fans. “…It’s always nice to hear from those people and to talk to them and kind of take a step back and realize that you’re playing at the highest level,” he said of his friends and family in Long Beach, where he plans to return a few more times this summer before training camp starts up. “Sometimes that can be a bit stressful within itself, but to have that support system and know that I have these great people behind me, it’s very rewarding.” Long Beach native and Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy skated against the Ottawa Senators in his National Hockey League debut in April 12 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In Game 1, McAvoy logged the second-most time on ice behind Zdeno Chara, and recorded his first point in Game 3. Photo courtesy Jana Chytilova/Getty Images and Boston Bruins
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Every other Saturday, through Sept. 2, local civic associations and the city of Long Beach hold the popular Movies on the Beach series on rotating beaches. For a full movie schedule and updates, visit www.longbeach.gov or Long Beach Movie Nights on Facebook.
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The 38th Annual Biathlon will be held on Sunday, July 30 at National Boulevard beach. There will be three events, the adult race, which is a three-mile run along the beach and then a 300 yard ocean swim, the teen race, which is a one-mile run along the beach and then a 150-yard ocean swim, and the children’s race. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the teen and children’s races start at 8:30 a.m. The adult race begins at 9 a.m. Visit longbeachny. gov for more information.
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The 14th Annual CURB Bike Tour is a slow-paced 11-mile bike ride around Long Beach. Before the ride there will be live music, and it will conclude with a raffle and free food. All proceeds from the event will go to CURB, a nonprofit organization that helps the physically challenged. Registration and sign in tables will open at 9 a.m. and the ride will start at 10 a.m. Visit www.bike4curb.com.
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The Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with the Beach Patrol, will host its 5th annual one-mile swim and half-mile swim to honor the deceased men and women who served on patrol. All swimmers over 16 who can swim one mile in 55 minutes are invited to participate in the one mile and all are invited to participate in the half mile. Registration and check in is from 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at National Boulevard beach. You can register online before Aug. 19.
The annual Unsound Pro surfing event is an elite contest where some of the world’s best surfers come to Long Beach to compete. One of the largest events on the East Coast, the Pro not only features professional surfing but also music, art and other events, as well as activity booths, retail tents and more. Visit www.unsoundsurf.com for details.
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The 21st Annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament, which is one of the biggest events of the summer, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 to raise money for children with cancer and special needs. Check in begins at 8 a.m. at Laurelton Blvd. Beach. Come play, or watch the competitive games. Enjoy music, raffles, food, and merchandise. For more information, visit www. monfoundation.org.
The Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 28th Annual Robert C. McAvoy 5-mile race on Monday, Sept. 4 on the boardwalk at Riverside Blvd. Registration all begin at 8 a.m. For more information, call 431-3890.
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The Long Beach Summer Concert Series runs through Sept. 1. Concerts are held four nights a week at 8 p.m on rotating days and locations. For the full calendar, visit www.longbeachny.gov.
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Elected officials, local clergy and veterans will gather on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. to honor the lives lost on 9/11. The remembrance gathering takes place at the Recreation Center Parking Lot, overlooking the bay, and all are welcome to attend. A service at the Virginia Avenue Remembrance Garden is held at 11 a.m. At 7:30 p.m., the Long Beach Fire Department will hold its ceremony on West Park Avenue at Lafayette Boulevard to pay tribute to the victims and first responders. Visit www.longbeachny.gov for more information.
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William Forsythe, who played Jake LaMotta in “LaMotta: The Bronx Bull,” which opened the 2015 Long Beach International Film Festival. The sixth annual event will take place August 1-4, with four days of film screenings, industry and culinary events, including the popular Taste on the Beach. The unique, beachfront film festival will screen a diverse lineup of more than 70 films and is expected to attract more than 6,000 attendees. For more information and a full schedule, visit www.longbeachfilm.com. Courtesy Long Beach International Film Festival
NY Fit Fest and Flex on the Beach
On Sept. 15 and 16 Flex Events will hold its 4th annual FLEX on the Beach competition. The event will be on Edwards Blvd. Beach. For more information, visit www.flexeventshq.com. NY Fit Fest will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Riverside Boulevard beach. It will feature elite athletes and celebrity trainers who will lead activities ranging from sunrise yoga, cycling, surfing, boxing, and more. For more information, visit www.nyfitfest.com.
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Trunk show Long Trunks are back with new, innovative designs By Anthony Rifilato When Long Beach’s founder, Senator William H. Reynolds, built the original boardwalk in 1907, he brought in elephants to help construct the 2.2-mile span and historic photos of the animals carrying large pieces of lumber have since become part of the local folklore. Turned out that the elephants were only used as a publicity stunt, but the legend has endured for decades. The myth was not lost on the founders of Long Trunks. The local clothing start-up company has helped raise more than $30,000 for a number of organizations and local businesses after Hurricane Sandy through sales of its iconic “Bring on the Elephants” and “Defend Long Beach” apparel to symbolize hope and perseverance. Long Trunks have grown in popularity since the storm, and the lifestyle brand has continued to release a number of unique designs through various mediums including clothing, apparel, accessories and artwork.
“I think what sets us apart is that we started as a way to give back, and we always want to keep that as a model of our business,” said Long Beach resident and partner Jeb Bellsey. These days, owners Danny Fischer, Dave Yolinsky, Jesse Wilson and Bellsey are focused on running an eco-friendly fashion company with apparel featuring innovative designs that capture the spirit of Long Beach. “When you’re going around and see someone with a Long Trunks L.B. hat — you get that feeling that you’re a part of the family,” Bellsey said. “While we love and always want to maintain our Long Beach presence, we would like to expand beyond the barrier island. We wanted this to be a brand that grows — and the more we grow the more we can contribute in the way of charity.” Long Trunks has held design contests over the years that were open to Long Beach High School students to generate new ideas for its T-shirts and other gear. This year, the company took
it a step further and opened its third competition to students outside of Long Beach, which generated more than 150 design submissions from 50 students at Long Beach, Baldwin, Oceanside and Valley Stream high schools —all competing for $2,000 in prize money. The first-place winner was a Baldwin High student who received a $1,000 prize, and Long Trunks awarded an additional $500 to the school’s art department for supplies. “All of the winning designs were incorporated into this year’s summer line of clothing and accessories,” said Yolinsky. “Long Trunks has — and always will be — a business deeply intertwined with its community.” “Moving forward, we plan on really having the design competition as a vehicle to generate our designs and attract new customers each year,” Bellsey said. For more information, visit www.longtrunks.com.
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NY Fit Fest and Flex on the Beach events are shaping up summer By Bridget Downes A weekend of fitness is coming to Long Beach in September. Between the first-ever NY Fit Fest and the returning Flex on the Beach, there will be no shortage of activities for fitness enthusiasts of all skill levels. Join world-renowned Olympic athletes, celebrities and trainers at NY Fit Fest on Sunday, Sept. 17 who will lead activities ranging from sunrise yoga, cycling, meditation, dancing and Zumba to surfing, CrossFit, boot camps and boxing. The festival at Riverside Boulevard and other locations will feature lectures, nutrition workshops and a vendor village on the beach that will showcase booths that promote health, beauty and wellness. Find your local businesses participating, including Barrier Island CrossFit, Synergy Fitness, Skudin Surf, iLoveKickboxing, Bikram Yoga, Life Time Fitness, Ocean Ride Cycling Studio, lululemon, Nike and Pix 11 News. Local residents and cofounders of NY Fit Fest Colette Lee Morales, Ingrid Dodd, and Jason Belsky worked to bring the festival to fruition this year. “It’s my purpose,” said Morales, a local fitness instructor and founder of Colette Lee Productions. “I love bringing people together to exercise, feel good and get strong, and that’s why I wanted to bring this festival to the beach. At this stage, with fitness, there’s something for everybody.” Flex on the Beach, meanwhile, a CrossFit fitness competi26 | Long Beach Magazine | SUMMER 2017
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4 tion, is back for a fifth year of competition in Long Beach on Saturday, Sept. 16. Co-ed teams of four will compete in rotating workout-of-the-day stations separated into divisions by skill level. But the fun doesn’t end after the sun goes down. Flex Events HQ will host a beach party on Saturday night featuring DJs spinning tunes underneath a large tent. “They’re two events that bring together people who share the love of fitness and health,” Dodd said. “Long Beach is a really great place,” Morales added. “It’s a very active community. So why wouldn’t we be doing Zumba with the ocean in the background?” Tickets are on sale at nyfitfest. com and flexeventshq.com/ event/on-the-beach/. Grab your workout gear and join the fitness fun!
2 1- Flex on the Beach, a CrossFit-style team fitness competition, returns for its fourth year on Sept. 16 at Edwards Boulevard beach. Photo by Tim Baker 2- Fitness models showcased swimsuits and other apparel from Unsound Surf Shop at a fashion show organized by Colette Lee Productions and NY Fit Fest on June 10 at Pride on the Beach. Courtesy of the LGBT Network 3- Barrier Island CrossFit owner Lori McMahon, left, with Charles Barber, Nick Mancuso and Lisa Bonsignore. Courtesy of NY Fit Fest 4- Models showed off the latest swimsuit fashions on the stage at Pride on the Beach. Courtesy of the LGBT et o Network
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Learning to y in Long Beach Eight steps to trapeze along the boardwalk By Bridget Downes and Brian Stieglitz
4. The instructor holding your safety lines will shout two commands. The ďŹ rst will be “ready,â€? and, on hearing it, you will bend your knees. The second will be “hep,â€? and, on hearing it, you will hop a short distance, while holding onto the trapeze bar. 5. Once you start ying, after your ďŹ rst swing, you will bend your knees to your chin and curl them over the trapeze bar, still holding with your hands. 6. Your ground instructor will shout for you to let go. You will release your grip and reach backward as if there is someone there to
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The ying trapeze is no longer reserved for professional gymnasts and performers. It can be enjoyed by anyone at the Long Beach-based I.FLY trapeze school at the Riverside Boulevard boardwalk. Professional trainers accompany newcomers with the following step-by-step guide on how to perform a basic trapeze routine. Book a class online at iytrapeze.com/ scheduleBeach.php or call (516) 640-1579. 1. Strap on your waist harness and climb up the trapeze ladder to meet your trainer on your starting platform. It is important to face away from the platform while you climb. Should you fall, you will land on the bungeed netting. 2. Once you are on the platform, your trainer will hook you into the belayed safety lines. An instructor on the ground will hold and control the lines. 3. Stand with your shoulders arched back and your pelvic area forward — this is the easiest position for you to grab the bar suspended in front of you.
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The “Build Up” on West Beech Innovative design changes the face of Westholme By Alyssa Seidman hen business partners Jeffrey Ramirez, John Winberry, and Adam Wanaselja wanted to enter the local real estate market with sustainable, concept-driven residential design they needed to find the right clientele who would understand and be willing to commit to the concept. And so began Build Up, a development firm dedicated to modernizing the areas surrounding Long Island’s “walkable” downtowns with architecture designed to enhance resident’s lives and strengthen communities. “I had lived [in Long Beach] for eight years, so I had an understanding of the neighborhood and the people,” said Wanaselja.“Long Beach is its own city, with a smaller building department that’s easier to deal with when getting approvals. They also don’t have a rigorous architectural review board, and they’re more willing to let you build aggressive designs there than other jurisdictions on the island.” “We hadn’t yet created a singlefamily modern home in a walkable downtown, and we felt that was strongly lacking in Long Beach,”Winberry said. “Since we’ve done this first house [on West Beech Street], we’ve
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already received multiple projects, so we’re excited with the feedback that we’ve been getting.� They’ve introduced their concept here, at 718 West Beech St., just steps away from both the boardwalk and the bustling West End. The four-bedroom, three and-a-half-bath home has been thoughtfully conceived with numerous amenities, both inside and out, including a home elevator and elevated ceilings. The home’s contemporary design features an open floor plan, ocean views and a roof deck (equipped for solar panels) with sweeping, panoramic views of the ocean and the boardwalk, along with multiple balconies calibrated according to the sun’s path. The spacious light-filled master suite on the second floor is a tranquil retreat, with floorto-ceiling windows, opening up to a private covered balcony. On the main level — at the heart of the home’s open floor plan — is the finely crafted kitchen that commands attention with 15 feet of continuous cabinetry and a full height pantry wall. It connects to
the living/dining area. The home’s most unique aspect, according to Winberry, is its sustainable design.“Our base concept was centralizing all the main elements of the house [plumbing, HVAC]. Once we did that we freed up the entire façade to allow for maximal [use of the] open floor plan. From there we were able to overlay a lot of the ideas we had discussed in the studio, which is the sun’s path and how it affects the architecture we design in order to achieve sustainable cooling.â€? That process involved tracking what the sun was doing in certain spaces within the home. By study-
ing the sun’s path, the team calculated how to include overhangs and passive shading devices in their design in order to block sunlight from coming in during the summer, and allow it to come through during winter. Winberry and his 6 partners are excited to introduce their concept of sustainable cooling and impactful design to residents here. “It’s been fun to see it in real time, and really work it out. We believe that if we can implement these basic ideas in a smart way, then the house reacts with the neighborhood in a really positive way,� Winberry said. “I think there’s a youthfulness in Long Beach that the building responds to. The kind of person that we are looking to move in to that house is [going to be] open to that sort of playful design,� Wansajela added. West Beech is a unique project, not only in its design, location
to the beach and within the community, but in how it was developed. The UP Studio, through its offshoot Build Up, served as architects, interior and brand designers while also acting as the developer for the project. The firm’s next project is set to break ground in the coming weeks. Located on Connecticut Avenue, just two houses away from the water, its design elements will be similar to the West Beech property. It is targeted to be completed by the end of this year. 1 - This striking contemporary home pairs forward-thinking design with sustainable architecture. 2 - Multiple balconies provide ample space to catch those appealing views, calibrated according to the sun’s path. 3 - The state-of-the-art kitchen is outfitted with continuous cabinetry, premium Caesarstone countertops and GE appliances. 4 - Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside in, infusing the home with light. 5 - The master bedroom suite is a serene space with an expansive walk-in closet and covered balcony. 6 -The private, covered balcony adds to the appeal of the master bedroom.
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