City of Long Beach, New York (OFFICIAL)
John Whelan possesses a diverse background in public safety, education, and legal experience. Currently serving as a Senior Ocean Lifeguard for the City of Long Beach, New York, since June 2017, John has been responsible for daily beach monitoring, conducting water rescues, and administering medical aid. John also demonstrated leadership as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor, teaching water safety and rescue procedures to youth. Additional experience includes a legal internship at Baltimore County Circuit Court observing court proceedings, a role in the Criminal Complaints Unit at the Nassau County District Attorney's office, and substitute teaching across various grade levels. Previous positions include working in distribution for Pepperidge Farm and assisting New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky. John holds a JD from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola University Maryland.
City of Long Beach, New York (OFFICIAL)
The City of Long Beach is one of only two cities on Long Island, and it currently has a population of about 35,000 people spread across two square miles of land surrounded by water. With the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Reynolds Channel on the other, Long Beach is a beautiful seaside community. In winter and summer, one can find strollers, joggers, and bicycle riders along the 2.2-mile oceanfront boardwalk. The adjacent beach is a 3.5-mile stretch of pure white sand, open to the public year round. For more information about Long Beach, please visit longbeachny.gov or download the “Long Beach Response” mobile application.