All Entries Tagged With: "Atlantic Beach"
Burglary, Robbery and Shoplifting Arrests; Busy Week for NCPD
Burglary, Robbery and Shoplifting Arrests; Busy Week for NCPD By Raimundo Ortiz The NCPD had a busy week in our area, nabbing several criminals on charges ranging from burglary, robbery, grand larceny, menacing, and shoplifting. In addition to all the mischief, authorities had to deal with a fatal motorcycle accident and a harrowing rescue of [...]
Long Beach: Affordable Sun, Surf and Fun Nearby
By Danielle Puma, Ryan Lavis and Raimundo Ortiz Five Towns residents looking for a beach getaway that’s close to home and fairly priced should look no further than Long Beach. Just a short trip over the Atlantic Beach Bridge, these sandy shores have a host of bars, restaurants and shops to keep even the [...]
Editorials
Spanning the Bridge On any given sunny Saturday or Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day a lot of people are traveling toAtlanticBeach. Most of them use theAtlanticBeachBridge. Here in The Five Towns we have the honor and the distinction of living near the only toll bridge east of theNew York Cityline. On [...]
Last Minute Beach Options
By Natalia Kozikowska Standard Staff So its ninety degrees out and your kids want to head to the beach. The problem? You don’t feel like driving and waiting in traffic on a Saturday or Sunday to get to Jones Beach, Long Beach or Lido Beach…and you don’t have to. If you’re looking for a quiet [...]
Major Weekend Delays For Motorists at the Atlantic Beach Bridge
By Amanda Mayo Waiting to pay the toll at the Atlantic Beach Bridge this summer seems to be taking longer than ever, with vehicles backed up Rock Hall Road and Route 878, waiting anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes to get over the bridge. The reason for this heavy-volume of traffic is because [...]
The Friendly Beach Club Rivalry
By Natalia Kozikowska On a warm sunny day seven years ago, two valet parkers and a cabana boy at Catalina Beach Club were leaving to go home when an idea dawned on them. Daniel Nelson, Jason Rothman and John Miller were eager to form a softball league for the beach clubs in Atlantic [...]
Cool BBQ Eats at The Beach at The Sands of Atlantic Beach
-FOOD COURT- For a unique dining experience that’s sure to entertain, The Beach at The Sands of Atlantic Beach is a brand-new restaurant that serves up authentic barbeque food with a separate bar and lounge area, indoor and outdoor seating and a nightclub setting when the sun goes down all overlooking the Atlantic [...]
Being a Lifeguard: Tougher Job than you Think
By Deanna Del Ciello Their days are spent out in the sun on the beach or sitting next to the pool. Their feet gets covered in sand, their tan-lines become more defined as the days go on. But they’re not there to relax or have fun. They’re the lifeguards who keep a constant watch [...]
The Restaurant at New Plaza Beach Club — Not Your Average Beach Café
Chef Joe Loschiavo at the New Plaza Beach Club has been cooking up some serious appetizers, entrees and desserts at the club’s restaurant for the past five years. He says he creates a different menu every night, kicking it up about ten notches from the average beach club café. Even though the club is private, [...]
Atlantic Beach Celebrates 50 Years
Text and photos by Amanda Mayo The Village of Atlantic Beach celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday and Thursday. A project that was a year in the making, the anniversary was made possible thanks to the Atlantic Beach 50th Anniversary Committee. The celebration began with a dinner on Wednesday night at the Sunny Atlantic Beach [...]
Big Turnout for Village Elections
By Amanda Mayo Standard Staff Local village governments held elections on Tuesday for positions of mayor, trustee and, in the case of Lawrence, village justice. Throughout the history of these small municipalities, many elections have gone uncontested and many more have even gone without challengers – basically giving the incumbent the vote. This year marked [...]
“Mr.Atlantic Beach” Howard Taub “Likes Owning Beachfront Property”
By Amanda Mayo Standard Staff After the Westbury Beach Clubs in Atlantic Beach were devastated by Hurricane Irene last August, it became apparent that they no longer would be able to operate for the summer 2012 season. All of the club’s oceanfront cabanas were destroyed down to piles of concrete and rubble, along with [...]
