Cure A.L.S. – Ride for Life – May 20, 2011

Published on May 9, 2011 in Special Events. 0 Comments

From May 9 to May 21, 2011 the Cure A.L.S. Ride to Life will run from the East End of Long Island to Manhattan.

On Friday May 20, 2011 the Ride for Life will hit the streets of Long Beach. The 10.4 mile ride will start on the Boardwalk on Neptune Boulevard and continue West through Long Beach into Atlantic Beach. It will travel over the Atlantic Beach Bridge onto Nassau Expressway (878) and East onto Central Avenue. At Woodmere Boulevard the ride will head North to Peninsula Boulevard and will turn West ending one block shy of Rockaway Turnpike.

The day’s map can be found at: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/31885012

Ride for Life’s mission is to raise public awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, assist research in finding a cure, support ALS patients and their familes, and provide the ALS community with the latest ALS related news and information. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

The Auxiliary Police will assist with traffic and pedestrian control as the ride proceeds through Long Beach.

Please check the duty board for details.

City of Long Beach Public Bicycle Auction – May 7, 2011

Published on May 9, 2011 in Special Events. 0 Comments

On May 7, 2011 the City held a very successful public bicycle auction.

Approximately 100 bicycles that were left around Long Beach and were never claimed went on auction. Viewing was from 9AM to 10AM and the auction immediately followed.  The weather was great and so was the turn out!

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford was on hand to distribute free bicycle helmets!

The Long Beach Auxiliary Police assisted the Long Beach Police Department in setting up all of the bicycles and making sure that the event went smoothly and safely.

Little League Parade – April 9, 2011

Published on March 23, 2011 in Special Events. 0 Comments

Our proud Little Leaguers, their family and supporters will march through the streets of Long Beach just in time for a fun and busy playing season.  The participants will march along Park Avenue to the Lindell School.  It is a fun event in which our local kids get to have the City stop the traffic to recognize them and show them our support.  As this is a parade, it requires the monitoring and closing of many intersections throughout the event.  It is important that we have a strong showing of officers to assist with such an event.  After a slow special-event season, this event will serve as a good refresher for most officers and a valuable training for those who recently got into uniform.

Muster will be at 9AM at Long Beach Police Department Headquarters.

The Parade will start at the Lindell School. It will head South on Lindell Boulevard and then East onto Park Avenue. At National Boulevard it will turn North and conclude at the Recreation Center Ballfield.

City of Long Beach Snow Emergency Information

Published on January 10, 2011 in Announcements. 0 Comments

snow_shoveling_1With the ‘noreaster of December 2010 dumping heavy amounts of snow on the City a Snow Emergency was declared.

More snow is expected in the forecast!

The City mailed out a Snow Emergency newsletter to all residents and businesses in Long Beach that details what is expected when such conditions exist.

Link to the City’s Newsletter:  http://www.longbeachny.org/vertical/Sites/%7BC3C1054A-3D3A-41B3-8896-814D00B86D2A%7D/uploads/%7BC99F8573-6288-48EE-B3DC-AB9DCFDB1365%7D.PDF

Please be safe and only travel in inclement weather when necessary.

Long Beach Polar Bear Splash – February 6, 2011

Published on January 10, 2011 in Special Events. 0 Comments

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LONG BEACH POLAR BEAR CLUB Super Bowl Sunday Splash is an annual event that started in 1998.  All proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Since its inception, the Long Beach Polar Bears and their many supporters have been able to grant many wishes.

This year the event will be held on Super Bowl Sunday February 6, 2010 and will officially take place at Riverside Boulevard at 1:00 PM.  Participants are asked to arrive by 12:30 PM.

UPDATE: FREE SHUTTLE BUSES DUE TO THE SNOW! READ BELOW!

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Snowflake Run – February 5, 2011

Published on January 10, 2011 in Special Events. 0 Comments

Note: COURSE CHANGE BELOW!!!

usps-snowflake-stampThe annual Snowflake Run will be held on February 5, 2011 at 8:30 AM and is the last Long Beach run until Labor Day.

The Snowflake Run is a 4 mile fun run.

The run will be held entirely on the boardwalk.  It will start and finish at New York Avenue.

Due to the snow on the boardwalk the run has been moved to the street. The new course will be:

Starting on the corner of Grand Avenue and Broadway heading East on Broadway, U-Turn at Neptune Boulevard and heading back West on Broadway finishing on Broadway near Grand Avenue and New York Avenue.

For details about the Run please go to the City of Long Beach Website at www.longbeachny.org

Muster is 7:30 AM at Auxiliary Police Headquarters.

Annual Martin Luther King Jr. March – January 17, 2011

Published on January 10, 2011 in Special Events. 0 Comments

The “March for a King” began at 10:30AM at Laurelton Boulevard and Park Avenue and headed East on Parkmlk-image Avenue to Riverside Boulevard and then North to the MLK Center at 615 Riverside Boulevard where a celebration honoring Dr. King followed.

For details about this and other MLK sponsored events and programs, contact the MLK Center at 516-889-6300 or go to www.lbmlk.org

Due to traffic control needs, the Auxiliary Police are asked to assist with this event.  The LBAPD provides both traffic and pedestrian control to assure that the March will be safely conducted.

Turkey Trot 10K Run – November 21, 2010

Published on November 19, 2010 in Special Events. 1 Comment

turkey-trotA Long Beach tradition, the Turkey Trot is the last run of the fall season.  Starting out on the the boardwalk, the Turkey Trot is actually two races in one.  The first race is a one mile shortened version for kids.  It is followed by the 10k run for adults.  Winners will go home with Thanksgiving turkeys!

The 1 mile race will start at 8:30 AM and the adult race will follow.

Given the size of Long Beach relative to the 10K distance that is covered, a lot of intersections including Park Avenue, Beech Street and Broadway require traffic control to protect the runners. In total, almost fifty intersections are crossed by the runners. The race tends to spread out quite a bit and we rely on a lot of resources to handle the posts. Given the distance and the expanse of the runners, this event is an ALL HANDS event and every uniformed and probationary officer is urged to participate.

Loop Parkway Bridge – Complete Closure- October 22 – October 27, 2010

Published on October 13, 2010 in Announcements. 6 Comments

Update- DOT delayed the closure:

bridge_outAs per NYSDOT, as of 9:30 a.m. October 22, 2010 the Loop Parkway Bridge will be closed in both directions, 24 hours per day, and will remain closed until 7:00 a.m. October 27., 2010.

Please note the closure, and plan for alternate routes of travel for emergency and non emergency vehicles, to and from Long Beach Barrier Island.

This closure will impact the Point Lookout, Lido, and Long Beach rush hour traffic, and will result in a delayed response of emergency equipment, should the need arise.

14th Annual Long Beach Fall Festival October 9 and 10, 2010

Published on October 2, 2010 in Special Events. 0 Comments

autumn_leavesThe Fall Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10 from 10AM to 4PM at Kennedy Plaza on Park Avenue and National Boulevard.

It will be featuring entertainment, food, rides, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch and so much more.  There will be fun and interests for the entire family.

In addition to the pumpkin patch, the kids can enjoy their own costume parade, puppet shows, crafts, and a real carousel.  Hay wagon and fire engine rides will also be provided.

Adults will enjoy eating Autumn treats.  There will be a live musical acts.

A children’s Halloween Costume Parade will be held on Saturday the 9th at the Rec. Center Fields, beginning at 12 noon. (Rain date the 10th) 

Long Beach Auxiliary Police will be operating a booth offering hot dogs and beverages.  It will be operated through the volunteer efforts of members of the unit, family and friends.  The booth serves as an important fundraiser for the Auxiliary Police and provides yet another great opportunity to interact with each other and the community while promoting awareness of the department’s functions.