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Liberty has completed its water treatment system
Liberty New York Water has recently completed construction of a new water treatment system at the Gen Head Well Station following two years of work. The granular activated carbon treatment system … more
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Long Beach has proposed a double-digit tax increase for residents.
City proposes double-digit increase in taxes
The City of Long Beach has proposed a 2023-24 budget with a 12.74 percent tax rate — the highest in several years and more than double the current 5 percent. The proposed spending plan totals … more
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Thousands are expected to turn out for the annual Polar Bear Plunge in Long Beach this Sunday. The funds raised go to benefit the Make A Wish foundation.
Brrrrr . . . Polar Bear Plunge makes its return
The Long Beach Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash, an annual event that raises money for Make-A-Wish Metro New York, is set to make its long-awaited return on Sunday, Feb. 2. The event is organized by … more
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The Long Island Rail Road suspended the Long Beach Branch service after a car was struck on the tracks in East Rockaway.
Long Beach train service restored
The Long Island Rail Road has fully restored the Long Beach Branch operations after the train service was suspended in both directions between Lynbrook and Long Beach. An unauthorized vehicle on the … more
Gillen broke down the numbers of the new contract in front of the press.
Town to investigate contract extension
Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen is calling a recent contract extension between two town officials — Parks Commissioner Daniel Lino and Comptroller Kevin Conroy — and the Dover Gourmet … more
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Jimmy at the entrance to his iconic junkyard which he took over in 1984.
Jimmy's Junk - A collection of memories [Photo gallery]
Neatly placed junk might sound like an oxymoron but many people think a junk man can't be an environmentalist either. more
Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.
Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]
Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more
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The city sent a letter to various federal agencies this week asking them to address the findings of a report that found a lack of remediation in Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy.
City calls on feds to address concerns at Channel Park
In the wake of a study released by ERASE Racism last week that raised concerns about health and safety issues at the Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy, the city sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FEMA and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery this week calling on those agencies to address the report’s findings. more
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The system of dunes, berms and jetties will protect approximately seven miles of Long Beach Island's coast from future storms. (Photo courtesy Jason Belsky)
Army Corps project set to begin this spring
Construction on Long Beach Island’s long-awaited coastal protection project will begin this year, and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced last week that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a $209 million project partnership agreement with the city and the state. more
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Heron Street resident Nan Beilinson in front of the eroding bulkheads last month. She said she hopes that a uniform bulkheading project and other flood mitigation measures move forward quickly. Photo by Kristie Arden/Herald
Recent flooding a reminder of the city’s vulnerability
More than three years after Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach residents have expressed frustration with recent flooding, especially after last week, saying that a number of mitigation and resiliency … more
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