Sep 1st, 2010
by Anthony.
From newyork.dbusinessnews.com: Beach Tennis USA Hosts the first-ever International Tennis Federation (ITF) sanctioned Beach Tennis International Championship in Long Beach, NY – Labor Day Weekend
New York – Two-day event includes professional and amateur competition with over 100 teams set to play from all over the world.
Long Beach, New York (August 29, 2010)— Beach Tennis USA® (BTUSA), the organization responsible for the sport of beach tennis in North America, will host the first-ever ITF sanctioned International Beach Tennis Championship in Long Beach, NY over Labor Day weekend The event site is located on the beach at Riverside Boulevard near the Boardwalk in Long Beach, New York and is free to the public.
Read the rest of the article at newyork.dbusinessnews.com
Posted in: Local Events.
Tagged: Beach Tennis USA
A slew of articles for your reading pleasure.
- Same article as above, but in the Sun Herald. (SOUTH MISSISSIPPI)
- Guess what? Same article again, but this time on Forbes.com!
My point being: This is feel good story with Long Beach attached to it AND it’s being spread all over the country! I love positive articles. Congratulations to everybody that was involved. I really hope those kids had a blast and by reading the article(s), it sounds like they did.
Posted in: Around town, Charity & Causes, Leisure & Activities.
Tagged: surfing
Aug 28th, 2010
by Anthony.
So please like us! I’m begging you!
Posted in: Site news.
Aug 28th, 2010
by Anthony.
A reader named Jacquie just sent me this article that was just published in the Wall Street Journal. Read – Long Beach: Combining Shore, City Life
Posted in: News.
Aug 24th, 2010
by Anthony.
I generally don’t like posting rumors, but this new one is extremely interesting. The second one is just an update.
1. Do you know that vacant lot next to the Allegria Hotel that we keep complaining about? A few weeks ago it was mentioned that the Allegria doesn’t own that lot and the owner had no plans on selling it to them. Now, keep in mind, that lot is actually zoned for retail. A strip of food shops used to exist there, but were knocked down during the King David renovation – thus making it seem like it was part of the Allegria development. Fast forward to today: a reader named Hank commented that Barnes & Noble are now in the picture:
Heard they want to build a Barnes and Noble on the Ocean with a Cafe. They were there surveying the property.
Barnes & Nobles does in fact have absolutely no stores in this particular area of southern Nassau County. Could a Long Beach location make sense for a company that is now battling book sales against Kindles & iPads? Maybe destination, gimmick stores with cafe’s on the ocean are exactly what Barnes & Noble needs to keep the profits coming it- an evolution in retail. Can anybody fill us in on any truth or updates to this?
2. W Hotel taking over Jackson by the Beach? About a year ago I posted that the Jackson was for sale. In April it was brought up whether or not the hotel was still open because it looked like it went dark. With that, it was posted in our forums and I got an emails from two separate people that W Hotels were looking to take over. Current status: Well, the real estate listing that I originally posted has since been taken down. I recently gave Jackson a ring and they are still alive and kicking. It doesn’t look like anything is gonna happen soon. Anybody got updates on this rumor?
Of course I could just be getting duped on both these rumors, but I am willing to take a risk… this is a blog after all, not a newspaper. Why not have some fun with them?
discuss…….
Posted in: Around town, real estate & development.
Tagged: Allegria · barnes & noble · hotels · Jackson by the beach · rumors · W Hotel
Aug 24th, 2010
by Anthony.
When you go east on Park Ave which becomes Lido Blvd, right before the loop parkway there is a sign that says Lido Beach Passive Nature Area. It’s a great little nature walk not too far from Long Beach. Sometimes I spend way too much time at the beach, it’s nice to see what’s going on in the bay side.
The factory in Island Park sort of kills the image, but if you look close enough (enlarge the photo) you can see Manhattan in the background.
Posted in: Leisure & Activities.
Tagged: Lido Beach
Aug 18th, 2010
by Anthony.
last night I had the pleasure of sitting in on a 1040AM WGBB radio broadcast which does a Long Beach segment every Tuesday between 8 & 9pm. I got to meet a bunch of great people including Halftime Howie (the host), the Long Beach Lady Hockey Maven & Dave Roochvarg – co-author of the the recently released Long Beach: Images of America book.
I had a blast. The show is fun, light, entertaining and filled with a ton of local info. I totally recommend it. Dial in at 1040am every Tuesday between 8 & 9pm, or listen to the streams over @ www.am1240wgbb.com.
******A quick note on the Images of America book: You say you don’t want to buy it from the internet because you want to support our local businesses? Well, you can always buy a copy at the Long Beach Historical & Preservation Society (226 West Penn Street). Also, this weekend at the Arts & Crafts Fair on the Boardwalk, signed copies can be purchased, so look for their table.
******A not so quick note on the Images of America book. The book is amazing. So many priceless photos, historical facts and tidbits. I am learning so much about this great city. In some ways, this book is actually making me sad. Long Beach has all this great architecture, but so much of it has disappeared. It’s happening more and more as new crap (see 118 to 134 E. Park Avenue) is building built. Definitely buy this book. Maybe it will motivate a few knuckleheads over at city hall to start caring about our city’s rich character and possibly create some sort of Historical Preservation Act – similar to what the Village of Northport is doing. GET WITH IT YOU KNUCKLEHEADS OVER AT CITY HALL, BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE. (See old Penn station photos as an example of that). Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Just to remind you what the folks at Northport are up to:
(The) preservation of the Village’s heritage and character by establishing a policy which will protect and enhance historic buildings in the Village will enhance the cultural, educational, economic and general welfare of the public, and ensure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the Village consistent with its unique heritage and character.
Posted in: Around town, Arts & Entertainment, Editorials & Rants, Long Beach History, News, Shopping.
Tagged: Boardwalk Arts & Crafts festival · book · Historical & Preservation Society · Images of America · Radio
Aug 12th, 2010
by Anthony.
Part of the Images of America Series, the Long Beach edition is now available at a book store near you. Unless your local book store closed down. In that case, buy it online.
From Amazon.com:
Product Description
In 1906, Sen. William H. Reynolds purchased an abandoned barrier island along the south shore of Long Island and vowed to turn it into a great city. What is now Long Beach, the “City by the Sea,” soon drew visitors who came for its summer resorts, boardwalk, dance pavilions, casino, and luxury hotels. Two world wars, Prohibition, and easy railroad access turned summer residences into year-long homes for thousands eager to live by the seaside and raise families in what has been known as “America’s Healthiest City.” The images of Long Beach reflect the diversity of the city’s architecture, culture, religions, and unique neighborhoods. Photographs show the storied inhabitants and bungalows of the West End, water-lined homes of the canals, the 2.1-mile boardwalk, and long white sand beach.
About the Author
The Long Beach Historical and Preservation Society was founded in 1980 by Roberta Fiore, the official historian of the City of Long Beach and lifetime trustee of the society. Carole Shahda Geraci is an educator, community activist, and president of the historical society. Dave Roochvarg, historical society trustee, is a bookseller and avid collector of Long Beach historical ephemera.
Posted in: Long Beach History, Photography, Shopping.
Tagged: book · Images of America
