City of Long Beach, New York (OFFICIAL)

What City of Long Beach, New York (OFFICIAL) does

The City of Long Beach, New York is a municipal government incorporated in 1922 under New York State law, operating under a council-manager form of government on a barrier island on the South Shore of Long Island in Nassau County. The city serves approximately 43,000 residents plus substantial seasonal visitor flows, providing essential municipal services across more than 25 departments including police, fire, lifeguards, water purification (drawing from the Lloyd Aquifer via 7 wells), sewer treatment, sanitation and recycling, street maintenance, building permitting, tax collection, public transportation (bus, trolley, paratransit), and a municipal ice arena. The city also contracts fire and EMS protection to the Atlantic Beach and East Atlantic Beach Fire Districts.

The city operates a portfolio of physical and digital service assets, including the 2.1-mile ocean boardwalk and Ocean Beach Park, the Magnolia Senior Center, a recreation center, a year-round ice arena, and a Water Pollution Control Plant. Underlying technology is operational rather than proprietary: the city integrates ClearGov for the Financial Transparency Center, Genasys for emergency alerting, BidNet for procurement, and MuniReg for foreclosure registry administration, supplemented by online payment portals and digital beach pass systems. The website (longbeachny.gov) serves as the primary service-delivery and communications hub, augmented by Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube (live-streamed City Council meetings), Constant Contact email newsletters, and the Genasys emergency alert system.

The revenue model is fundamentally tax-based and statutory. Property taxes are the primary revenue source, billed and collected through the Tax Department. Secondary streams include licenses and permits (mercantile, building, dog, marriage, contractor, parking), usage-based fees (seasonal beach passes, ice arena admissions, recreation center memberships, bus fares), and residential sanitation fees bundled with real estate tax collection. The city also accesses federal and state funding streams, including Community Development Block Grants and post-Superstorm Sandy resiliency funding. Customer segments are residents, visitors and tourists (drawn from the NYC metro via a 50-minute LIRR ride), and local businesses operating under mercantile licenses. Marketing and outreach are conducted through official digital channels, community events, and special-event programming such as the Arts & Crafts Festival, Beach Biathlon, and Summer Concert Series.

Name

City of Long Beach, New York (OFFICIAL)

Legal name

City of Long Beach

Website

https://longbeachny.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Long Beach, New York is a municipal government incorporated in 1922 that provides essential public services — police, fire, water, sewer, recreation, and transportation — to approximately 43,000 residents and seasonal visitors on a barrier island in Nassau County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Fire Protection (922160), Police Protection (922120)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Street & Public Space Litter Collection (Municipal Cleaning) (BPALAAAE)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Public transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Real estate taxes are the primary revenue source for the City of Long Beach, billing and collecting through the Tax Department.
2. Licenses and Permits: Revenue from mercantile licenses, building permits, dog licenses, marriage licenses, contractor licenses, plumber/electrician licenses, tow car licenses, and parking permits.
3. Beach Passes and Recreation Fees: Seasonal beach passes, recreation center memberships, ice arena fees, and special event fees.
4. Bus Fares and Transportation: Bus passes and fares for city bus service with free rides for beach pass holders.
5. Sanitation Fees: Residential sanitation billing as part of real estate tax collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The City of Long Beach, New York is a municipal government that provides core public services to approximately 43,000 residents and visitors, including public safety (police, fire, EMS, lifeguards), water purification and sewer treatment, sanitation and recycling, public bus transportation, building permitting and inspections, parks and recreation programs including a municipal ice arena, beach access with seasonal passes, tax collection, and senior services. The city operates through distinct departments and facilities, funded primarily through property taxes and supplemented by fees, licenses, permits, and grants.

Product overview

City of Long Beach, New York operates as a municipal government providing comprehensive public services to residents and visitors. The city's offerings are organized as distinct departmental services rather than a unified product platform. Core service areas include: Ocean Beach Park with beach passes and lifeguard protection; Parks and Recreation featuring the Ice Arena, pool, fitness center, and senior programs; Long Beach Bus transportation with accessible transit and para transit; Public Safety including Police, Fire, and Lifeguard services; Building and Permitting services; Water and Sewer utilities; Sanitation and Recycling; Tax collection; and various administrative services through the City Clerk's office. Additional services include Special Events programming, Senior Services at Magnolia Center, Emergency Preparedness (LB Ready), and a Transparency Portal for public access to financial data. The city also offers online payment systems for taxes and fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Beach Park Municipal beach facility offering seasonal beach access with passes required, lifeguard services, surfing areas, and concessions along the 2.1-mile boardwalk. Open seven days a week during summer season.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Comprehensive recreational programs including youth programs, adult leagues, senior services, fitness center, pool, and seasonal camps offered to Long Beach residents and visitors.
• Long Beach Ice Arena Year-round municipal ice arena offering public skating sessions ($10 adults/children 4+, $8 seniors), hockey programs, sticks & pucks sessions, freestyle training ($20), and youth/adult hockey leagues.
• Long Beach Bus Transportation City-operated bus service within Long Beach and Point Lookout with free rides for valid Daily or Seasonal Beach Pass holders, including accessible transit, trolley service, and paratransit options.
• Special Events Programming Annual events including Summer Concert Series, Arts & Crafts Festival, Fall Festival, Beach Biathlon, fireworks displays, holiday events, and races.
• Building Permits and Inspections Permitting services for construction, renovation, electrical, plumbing, and zoning compliance including code enforcement and certificate of occupancy issuance for property owners and contractors.
• Water and Sewer Services Municipal water purification, distribution, and sewer treatment services including water quality testing, hydrant maintenance, and pollution control for residents and businesses.
• Public Safety Services Police department providing law enforcement, traffic management, and detective services; Fire department with volunteer and career personnel responding to nearly 5,000 emergency calls annually; Lifeguard patrol for beach safety.
• City Clerk Services Vital records registration, marriage licenses, dog licenses, mercantile licenses, contractor licenses, and parking permits issued by the City Clerk's office.
• Senior Services Senior programs at Magnolia Center offering approximately fifty wellness, cultural, and recreational activities for citizens age 60 and over.
• Sanitation and Recycling Residential and commercial waste collection with dual-stream recycling program, bulk pickup scheduling, and electronic waste disposal; billed as sanitation fees through real estate tax collection.
• Tax Collection Billing and collection of city real estate taxes, residential sanitation fees, and Nassau County tax bills through the Tax Department.
• LB Ready Emergency Preparedness Emergency alert system using Genasys Alert for receiving notifications about severe weather and emergencies via text message, email, pager, or voice mail.
• Financial Transparency Portal Online portal powered by ClearGov providing public access to budget information, financial audits, capital improvement plans, executed contracts, debt information, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Online Payments Digital payment platform for taxes, parking tickets, water/sewer bills, and other city fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responds to approximately 5,000 emergency calls annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Episcopal Health ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEpiscopal Health Services sponsors the Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival, a major annual event featuring over 200 vendors along the 2.1-mile boardwalk
• Joey Diamond HockeyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoey Diamond Hockey runs summer clinics and hockey camps at the Long Beach Ice Arena for youth players from Squirt (10U) through Midget (18U) age groups
• New York RangersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York Rangers organization runs the Junior Rangers Rookie Series program at the Long Beach Ice Arena, designed to introduce young beginners to hockey through USA Hockey cooperation
• G2H FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth hockey foundation supporting house league and youth hockey programs at the Long Beach Ice Arena
• Long Island Green MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFarmer's Market held at Kennedy Plaza every Saturday and Wednesday from 9:00am - 2:00pm, open through October
• Arts in the PlazaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeekly art festival in Kennedy Plaza featuring handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, handmade gifts, photography and fine art, operating Saturdays 9am-2pm through October 17th
• Long Beach Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness organization providing resources and support for local businesses; referenced for commercial energy rebates and economic development
• Long Beach Historical SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistorical society hosting boardwalk fairs and historical events; partnered for America 250 celebrations
• Long Beach Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for movie nights on the beach and community programming; library located at longbeachlibrary.org
• Mt. Sinai South NassauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth fair co-sponsored by Mt. Sinai South Nassau hospital providing community health screenings and wellness information
• Waterfront WarriorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual 5K race and welcome parade for recuperating soldiers; held July 19, 2026 with BBQ at Long Beach Catholic Regional School
• Shore Hockey Pro ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPro shop located in the lobby of the Long Beach Ice Arena, owned by Tommy and Scott, providing hockey equipment and supplies
• Long Beach International Film FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShorts on the Beach film event part of the Long Beach International Film Festival, held annually at National Boulevard beach
• Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCounty bus service complementing Long Beach city bus service; NICE buses connect to broader Nassau County transit network
• Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommuter rail service connecting Long Beach to NYC Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal in approximately 50 minutes, bringing beach visitors to the city

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• City of Long Beach, California: Large coastal California city with a different scale but a directly analogous name and brand identity ("City by the Sea" heritage), shared beach-driven recreation and tourism mix, and comparable public-safety/water/sewer municipal portfolio. Useful as a name-aligned regional analog rather than a size match.

Direct peers

• City of Freeport, New York: Village/city on the South Shore of Long Island with similar population scale and full municipal services including police, fire, water, sewer, sanitation, and recreation. Directly comparable Long Island municipality sharing Nassau County governance context.
• City of Ocean City, New Jersey: Barrier-island resort municipality on the Jersey Shore with seasonal beach passes, boardwalk, municipal utilities, and small-year-round population supplemented by summer visitors. Strong functional analog for a beach-driven revenue model and seasonal workforce.
• City of Asbury Park, New Jersey: Coastal New Jersey city of similar scale that combines beachfront tourism, in-house municipal services, and ongoing resiliency investment. Comparable as a small Shore/Long Island coastal city reorienting around recreation, events, and seasonal visitors.
• Village of Rockville Centre, New York: Nearby Nassau County village delivering police, fire, recreation, sanitation, and water services to a similar residential and small-commercial population. Comparable Long Island municipal service delivery model.
• City of Glen Cove, New York: Nassau County city of broadly similar size offering its own police, fire, water, sanitation, and recreation services. Comparable as a small independent Long Island city that delivers an integrated municipal service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Town of Babylon, New York: Adjacent town providing broader public-works, parks, and emergency-management overlay across western Long Island barrier islands. Functions as a regional peer for shared services and infrastructure coordination.
• Town of Hempstead, New York: Unincorporated-town umbrella over Long Beach that provides county-level overlay services, sanitation coordination, and assessment oversight. Functions as the broader governmental incumbent within whose jurisdiction Long Beach operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/longbeachnewyork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQZnJLJW2wI83_FZRc53-Wg/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/longbeachnewyork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-long-beach-new-york
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityoflongbeachny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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