Monthly Archive for August, 2010

Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5 Mile Run – September 6, 2010

Published on August 31, 2010 in Special Events. 0 Comments

runnersThe annual Labor Day race began at 8:00 am at Riverside Boulevard on the Boardwalk.  It ran West on the Boardwalk to New York Avenue, East on Broadway to Pacific, West on Shore Road (against normal traffic flow) to Neptune and then back on the Boardwalk with the finish line back where it all started!  All registered runners received free admission to the beach and a commemorative t-shirt.  Awards were presented in several categories. 

A race in a small geographical area such as Long Beach means that many intersections will be crossed by the runners- sometimes involving easily more than sixty times- including major thoroughfares such as Park Avenue, Beech Street and Broadway.  The Labor Day race is one of our “all hands needed” events.  The LBAPD Bicycle Patrol plays an important role both leading the runners and sprinting around the City to locate the various tail runners that break away from the pack.

For race details: http://www.active.com/running/long-beach-ny/21st-annual-robert-c-mcavoy-labor-day-five-mile-run-2010

Historical Society Arts & Crafts Festival – August 21 & 21, 2010

Published on August 17, 2010 in Special Events. 1 Comment

tentsSuch a great event that Long Beach has two Arts & Crafts Fairs every summer!

Over two hundred vendors of eclectic crafts, art and food lined both sides of the Boardwalk centered at Riverside Boulevard.  The Fair was held from 9:00am to 7:00pm on both days.  It is historically one of the most successful events on the boardwalk- not only for the community but also for the Long Beach Auxiliary Police.

The Long Beach Auxiliary Police ran a booth selling the most competitively priced Sabrett’s Hot Dogs (with all of the fixings), the most poular brands of soda, large bottles of water and all the flavors of Gatorade. The booth was operated by volunteers and supporters consisting of Auxiliary Police, family and friends.  All of the proceeds will go to help support the operations of the Long Beach Auxiliary Police.

For details please contact the Long Beach Historical Society at 516-432-1192

LBFD 100th Anniversary Celebration August 13-15, 2010

Published on August 9, 2010 in Special Events. 0 Comments

lbfd1The Long Beach Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary with a three day Festival which began on August 13.

Long Beach came out in force to celebrate the bravery and dedication of the Long Beach Volunteer Firefighters who commemorated a century of service to the City.

The festival kicked off at 6:00 pm on Friday, Aug. 13, at Kennedy Plaza with children’s rides, bands and food vendors as part of the 100th anniversary celebration. On Saturday, Aug. 14, the festival continued at Kennedy Plaza  from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  On Sunday, Aug. 15, the festival continued from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

On Saturday August 14 at 6PM the Grand Parade started in the West End.   With more than 20 fire departments marching, the parade was indeed grand!  The parade proceeded fromVirginia Avenue along Beech Street then up New York Avenue to Park Avenue and along Park Avenue to Kennedy Plaza.

On Saturday, the NY Masons did free Children ID’s in the lobby at City Hall.

In addition on Sunday, Aug. 15, the Long Beach Volunteer Firefighters competed in an island-wide drill tourney at the Baldwin Fire Department fields.

The Long Beach Auxiliary Police set up a hot dog and beverage stand at the festival and provided traffic and pedestrian control for the Grand Parade.