Sunday, May 20, 2012
A weekly look-in at news in the Town of Hempstead.
Court Upholds Zoning Board's Denial of Billy Dean's Wantagh Cabaret Application The Supreme Court of the State of New York announced Monday that it has upheld the Town of Hempstead's decision to reject North Bellmore strip club owner Billy Dean's cabaret application for a proposed Wantagh nightclub/restaurant on Sunrise Highway. Dean's suit against the town argued that the Hempstead Board of Zoning Appeals should have never revoked its original June 2010 approval for cabaret usage on 3500 Sunrise Highway in Wantagh. The zoning board decided last March to schedule a rehearing of Dean's application under the name Green 2009, Inc. due to vocal opposition that mounted against the development, as well as a belief that not enough people were …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Memorial Day weekend is about tangy backyard barbecue and sweet cole slaw. But what if you can’t make it all? We want your pick for catered food joint.
Sides of mac and cheese, potato salad and cole slaw go great with any family get together. So do trays of penne alongside sausage and peppers. That’s a Long Island feast done Italian-style. Whatever your preference, Memorial Day weekend is all about backyard gatherings of friends and family. But whether you fire up the Weber grill or channel your inner Martha Stewart, preparing the entire banquet may be too much to handle. You’re in luck. Quality caterers abound, from the local meat market and deli to the neighborhood restaurant or grocery store. Time to weigh in. Long Beach Patch is looking for the best catered food in town. Readers’ Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks. Each Monday we…
Friday, May 11, 2012
Find those discarded treasures near you.
Where: 511 Franklin Blvd., Long Beach When: May 12, 10 a.m. What's Featured: N/a Where: 823 E. Park Ave., Long Beach When: May 12, 9 a.m. What's Featured: N/a Where: 24 Troy Ave., East Atlantic Beach When: May 12 & 13 What's Featured: Vintage 1950s cherrywood dining room set, stove, washer, dryer, and more. Where: 4056 Massachusetts Ave., Island Park When: May 12, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. What's Featured: clothes, jewelry, 15" flat screen computer monitor, toys, CDs, DVDs, and more. Check back each week for the latest local garage sales.
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823 E Park Ave, Long Beach, NY
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1700 Bay Blvd, Atlantic Beach, NY
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24 Troy Ave, East Atlantic Beach, NY
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4056 Massachusetts Ave, Island Park, NY
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
As popularity of biking grows, residents and elected officials call for more places to park two-wheelers.
While bicycle enthusiasts gather for an exhibit of photos that highlighted the cycling population in Long Beach at the West End Library, the event last Saturday was also a platform for residents to call for more bike racks throughout the city. “My goal was to show the diversity in the bicycle culture in Long Beach,” said photographer Anthony Messina, whose snapshots were on display. “Everyone rides bikes from a 95-year-old grandmother to a business executive to young children.” A Walks resident, Messina spoke about the connection between the struggle to find parking in town and the need for bike racks. “Once I park my car here in Long Beach, I do not want to move it because there is a parking problem here, which encourages people to …
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Friday, May 4, 2012
The Allegria Hotel edges out The Saloon and Lola's for the best Mother's Day brunch in Long Beach.
Where's the best place for Mother's Day Brunch in Long Beach? According to you, the readers, the Allegria Hotel is the place to be. The hotel topped both The Saloon and Lola's Kitchen & Wine Bar in this week's Readers' Choice poll. The Allegria Hotel, located at 80 W Broadway, features the restaurant Atlantica, which is run by acclaimed chef Todd Jacobs. Next week's Reader's Choice topic will be "Best Staycation Spot in Long Beach." We'll start taking nominations today. Is it a favorite park, bike path, beach, movie theater or kid-friendly lunch spot? Start telling us in the comments section below!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Waterfront Warriors program kicks off this weekend.
Lola’s will help kick off Long Beach’s most celebrated show of support for wounded veterans this weekend. The restaurant, at West Park Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard, will host the first fundraiser for the fourth annual Waterfront Warriors program from 6 to 9 p.m. on May 7. “It’s a really nice time, and always a really big fundraiser,” said City Council member John McLaughlin, the founder of the program in which wounded soldiers from Walter Reed Army Hospital in Bethesda, M.D., and their families spend a week in Long Beach each summer. Following a 5K Run and Welcome Parade on July 22, residents and non-residents are invited to meet the soldiers and their families at a barbecue organized by and held at the Long Beach Catholic Regional …
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Lola's Kitchen & Wine Bar
180 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Long Beach resident and business owner Mike Flammer discusses his plans for the summer without Quicksilver Surf Pro.
Mike Flammer, co-owner of Maritime Surf for the last four years, sat down with Patch to discuss the ins and outs of catering to Long Beach’s devout wave seekers of all skill levels. How long have you been surfing? About 17 years, so since I was pretty young. I was around 11 or 12 years old. I tried getting in the water as much as I could. It gets addicting after a while. Is there any advice you can give to people that are thinking about getting into surfing for the first time? Best advice is to really get the right equipment to start off with and that takes talking to people. We have a lot of boards for beginners here and we're really up front about what’s going to work best for people. A lot of people want to get short boards because that…
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Maritime Surf
301 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY
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Where do you go to treat mom right and show your appreciation on Mother’s Day?
After you’re done with the hugs, hand-made cards and fresh-cut flowers, wash it all down with another Mother’s Day tradition: Sunday brunch. So where do you go to treat mom right and show your appreciation on Mother’s Day? Time to weigh in. Long Beach Patch is looking to unearth the best spot for Mother’s Day brunch in town. Readers’ Choice is our weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees – this week it’s best spot for Mother’s Day brunch – and ask for your recommendation. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments. Then vote. Readers' Choice winners are all up to you, so it's important not only to vote below, but also be sure to share this…
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Sutton Place
124 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY
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Lola's Kitchen & Wine Bar
180 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY
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Allegria Hotel
80 W Broadway, Long Beach, NY
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The Beach House
906 W Beech St, Long Beach, NY
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Fresco Creperie & Cafe
150a E Park Ave, Long Beach, NY
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Which is your go-to flower shop?
Local flower shops ioffer personalized service and years of experience providing bouquets for all occasions. Let us know which one is your favorite in this week's Readers' Choice contest. Readers' Choice winners are all up to you, so it's important not only to vote below, but also be sure to share this contest with your friends on Facebook and Twitter! Voting closes Friday at 9 a.m. We've added a list of contestants here, so you can also click through to our Directory Listings and leave a comment/review. In the event of a tie, the business with the most reviews will have the edge.
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Doris The Florist
233 Long Beach Rd, Island Park, NY
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Long Beach Florist
955 W Beech St, Long Beach, NY
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Santos Floral Designs
128a E Park Ave Unit A, Long Beach, NY
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Long Beach specialty gift store will close its doors May 15.
The economy isn’t getting any better, at least not for Justine Champlin. After nearly 10 years in business, the owner of Carleton & Dayne, a specialty gift store in Long Beach, will close her doors May 15. “I’ve been trying to stay with the business and make it through the recession, waiting for it to change,” Champlin said. “It’s not changing.” Champlin bought Carleton & Dayne in 2003, after the original owner opened the shop at 252 E. Park Ave. six years earlier. Champlin said she turned it around from a shop with custom gift baskets and gourmet foods to an establishment with so much more: home decor, bath and body products, Joseph Schmidt confections and baby products. Today, though, the end is near, evidenced by the 20 to 70 percent …
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