Long Island Streets

08/16/2026

Friendly reminder it’s 2026 and there are still no bike lanes in the City of Long Beach, NY.

06/12/2026

🚲 BORROW A BIKE AT LBPL! 🚲

Long Beach Public Library is excited to launch our Borrow-a-Bike Program, promoting eco-friendly travel, outdoor fun, and easy local mobility!

Now you can check out a bicycle just like a book.

Who can borrow a bike?

Long Beach Library cardholders in good standing
Must be 18 years or older

Borrowing period:

3 days

How it works:

Reserve a bike online through our Library of Things, or visit the Adult Reference Desk for assistance. Choose from a pink or blue cruiser bike—then complete a quick checkout process.

Each bike includes:
🔒 Bike lock
💡 Front & rear lights for safe evening riding

Before you ride, patrons will complete a short agreement and waiver, and staff will perform a quick safety check. Then—you’re ready to roll!

⚠️ Helmets are not provided, but are strongly encouraged.

Come ride, explore, and enjoy Long Beach in a whole new way!

04/08/2026

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's administration quietly canceled a long-planned protected pedestrian and bicycle path on a stretch of road in East Atlantic Beach where a hit-and-run driver killed a cyclist last week, according to residents, county lawmakers and planning documents.

Read the full story here: https://nwsdy.li/4sgVBc9. (Photo credit: J. Conrad Williams Jr.)

01/13/2026

Traffic fatalities in Nassau rose from 67 in 2024 to at least 78 last year, according to data from Newsday’s fatality tracker, launched as part of its Dangerous Roads series.

In Suffolk, it’s not yet clear from preliminary data whether traffic fatalities rose or fell. The database counted at least 163 deaths across Long Island from vehicle crashes last year.

More on our findings: https://www.nwsd.li/e7c90e
(Photos: Howard Schnapp and Jim Staubitser)
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06/20/2024

This Saturday in Long Beach.

Free Kids Helmet Give-A-Way (while supplies last) at the Kids Bike Safety Rodeo this Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The event will take place at the Recreation Parking lot from 10am - 1pm. This event is for children ages 5 to 12. Children will have their bicycles and helmets inspected and fitted, then ride through a skills course. All children will receive bicycle safety information and a certificate of completion. There will be other fun activities, including tattoos, helmet decorating and bike raffles.

Thank you to The City of Long Beach, Long Beach Police Department with the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach and Legislator Patrick Mullaney for making this summer kick-off event possible.

Visit longbeachny.gov/bikerodeo for more information and a registration form.

06/20/2024

Free Kids Helmet Give-A-Way (while supplies last) at the Kids Bike Safety Rodeo this Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The event will take place at the Recreation Parking lot from 10am - 1pm. This event is for children ages 5 to 12. Children will have their bicycles and helmets inspected and fitted, then ride through a skills course. All children will receive bicycle safety information and a certificate of completion. There will be other fun activities, including tattoos, helmet decorating and bike raffles.

Thank you to The City of Long Beach, Long Beach Police Department with the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach and Legislator Patrick Mullaney for making this summer kick-off event possible.

Visit longbeachny.gov/bikerodeo for more information and a registration form.

06/02/2024

Scholarship opportunity!

The annual Lowell Wolf Memorial Scholarship is taking the form of a traffic observation contest!