The Puck Drops Here! 

The doors are open and President Finn and the City Council are proud to debut the newest improvements to our beloved Ice Arena. City Council Member Michael Reinhart gave us a tour of the newly renovated City of Long Beach Emile Francis Memorial Ice Arena.  

The makeover includes: 

• A beautiful brand new full arena paint job (the first one since it originally opened in 1974)!
• New ice, which displays in its center the Official City of Long Beach Seal, along with logos from G2H, Long Beach Lightning, Long Beach Sharks, and Long Beach Guardians.
• Brand new safety netting on the south side of the Arena.
• New Zamboni doors, generously donated by the G2H Foundation.
• Ice Arena bathroom renovations are underway.

Long Beach is a hockey town! Watch the preview video of the newly renovated ice arena with Councilman Reinhart here.

Long Beach kicked off the summer LIVE with News 12 Long Island and their “Best Beaches” segments. Council President Finn and Councilman Reinhart gave viewers an up-close look at what makes Long Beach a great place to live, work, and play. They were joined by Councilman Bendo.

What a lineup! -- a preview of the Free Summer Concerts on the Beach, volleyball with East End Volleyball, segments on Arts in the Plaza and The Farmers’ Market, a glimpse into Long Beach lifeguard training, a surf lesson, a workout with the Long Beach Wrestling Club, and a delicious visit to one of Long Beach’s iconic beachside eateries.

To check out the Long Beach “Best Beaches” videos click here.

After a 4 year hiatus, President Brendan Finn and the City Council have brought back the very popular vendor fairs on the boardwalk!

The City of Long Beach is gearing up for the July Arts and Crafts Boardwalk Festival which will feature close to 200 vendors along with all of the traditional and delicious fair food that makes this event such a favorite for residents and visitors alike.

The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 & 21, 2024 from 10 am to 6 pm on the boardwalk between Edwards and Long Beach Boulevards.

Come shop in our great City by the Sea. There is something for everyone!! Jewelry, clothing, home décor, artwork, and more. Parking is available on Edwards Boulevard and West Broadway.

The first Vendor Fair of the season, which was sponsored by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, was a huge success. Councilman Michael Reinhart was joined by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito for a little beachside shopping and a boardwalk stroll to help support the event.

The return of the first Bike Safety Rodeo in a decade was made possible by The City of Long Beach, the Long Beach Police Department, the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach and Legislator Patrick Mullaney. 

Councilman Michael Reinhart was joined by Congressman Anthony D’Esposito and Legislator Mullaney at the awesome skills and safety event. Kids who attended received helmet fittings, safety education, and even rode the skills course with the help of the Long Beach Police Department and our Long Beach Firefighters. There was also a helmet giveaway for the kids.

Check out our video here.

The Magnolia Senior Center held its annual Spring Senior Social. Council President Brendan Finn, Vice President Chris Fiumara, Councilman John Bendo, and City Manager Daniel Creighton joined the fun along with State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Legislator Patrick Mullaney.

There was music, food, and friendship—a celebration of the amazing Senior Programs that bring joy to our community each and every day. A special thank you to the CSEA staff at the Department of Parks and Recreation, who put their hearts into making each program and each event, a wonderful experience for our Seniors.