Long Beach police make preemptive move to avoid chaotic gathering
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Long Beach city officials say they learned of an attempt to throw another "unauthorized" gathering on the beach and have taken steps to prevent it. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports. Credit: Jim Staubitser; NewsdayTV