To prevent an unauthorized mass gathering of high school seniors, the City of Long Beach has announced the closure of its beach. Following intelligence reports, officials took this preemptive action to ensure safety after previous summers saw violent incidents. The NYPD warned that multiple schools planned senior cut days at Long Beach, prompting the intervention. Last year, a similar gathering resulted in gunfire, reinforcing the city's commitment to avoiding chaos and maintaining public safety.
Officials with the City of Long Beach announced the beach shutdown Friday to fend off what they called an unauthorized party. City Council President Brendan Finn emphasized the need for safety based on prior incidents.
Police Commissioner Richard DePalma noted that NYPD Schools Safety had informed them that several schools intended to head to Long Beach for senior cut day, prompting the shutdown.
Last summer, a mass gathering at Long Beach led to gunfire, resulting in injuries and a focus on preventing similar events this year via proactive measures from the city.
Finn stated that tracking social media posts helped authorities intercept plans for large gatherings, thereby enhancing community safety and preventing chaos on the beach.
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