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Councilman Anthony Eramo, left, and City Manager Jack Schnirman took one of the new Social Bicycles for a spin last Saturday, part of a new bike-sharing program in the city that launched this month.

Just in time for beautiful spring weather, residents will once again have access to a citywide bicycle-sharing program. The city began phasing in the bikes last weekend, and the roll out of … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/6/15

A variety of food vendors will be stationed on the boardwalk and the beach, as indicated in the above map that the city released last week, part of an effort by the city to again expand food concessions there.

The Shoregasboard to return this summer

Beachgoers will again have more food options to look forward to this summer, when the city rolls out its food truck court — the Shoregasboard — and brings back a variety of food vendors and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/30/15

An overhead view of the park detailing the various bowls, rails and ramps that will be included.

City unveils designs for new skate park

The city released the design renderings for a new skate park last week, and construction of the new bowls, handrails and ramps is set to begin in the next few weeks. more

By Matthew Ern | 4/29/15

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, third from right, joined city officials on Monday to announce a new federally funded trolley.

Rice, Long Beach city officials unveil new trolley

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice joined Long Beach officials on Monday to unveil the city’s new federally-funded trolley, one of eight vehicles replaced after the city’s public transit fleet suffered … more

4/29/15

Volunteers and members of the Surfrider Foundation along with the Youth Division and coordinator Mrs. Swan.

Spring cleaning in the Canals

The Surfrider Foundation-Central Long Island Chapter conducted a beach and canal cleanup in conjunction with the Race2Rebuild events on April 18. The work was part of the group’s annual Earth Day … more

By Matthew Ern | 4/23/15

The city is working with Nassau County to synchronize traffic lights along Park Avenue to improve traffic flow and discourage drivers from using side streets.

City lowers speed limit to 25 mph

The City Council passed a resolution last week to lower the city’s speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 on side streets, part of a traffic safety initiative that officials said would reduce speeding and improve the flow of traffic and overall safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/26/15

In Long Beach, DPW crews have repaired 1,900 potholes, some of which have had to be filled several times.

Rough winter takes its toll on L.B. roads

Frequent ice and snow events coupled with widely fluctuating temperatures have left many roads in Long Beach riddled with potholes. Residents have expressed concern over the damaged streets and the risk they pose to vehicles. more

By Matthew Ern | 3/26/15

Members of West End Arts created a 400-piece community art installation project last year, made with wood from the old boardwalk that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The group unveiled two new panels from its “Home Sweet Home” mural at a candlelight vigil in October to mark the second anniversary of the storm. West End Arts is among the numerous arts groups working with the city to form a new arts council.

Long Beach is getting artsy

The City Council is looking to enhance the cultural environment of Long Beach by forming a new Council for the Arts that will promote the arts throughout the community. more

By Matthew Ern | 3/12/15

The city presented a rendering of new comfort stations and concessions that will be built along the boardwalk at Riverside, Edwards and Grand boulevards.

Long Beach marks second phase of boardwalk rebuild

A year and a half after Long Beach’s iconic boardwalk reopened, city officials took the next step in improving the 2.2-mile structure last week, when the City Council voted unanimously to approve … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/11/15

The city and the Chamber of Commerce are bringing ice skating back to Kennedy Plaza for the Valentine’s Day weekend.

Ice skating returning to Kennedy Plaza

Ice skating will return to Kennedy Plaza on Valentine’s Day weekend as part of the first of two planned shopping initiatives by the city and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. more

By Matthew Ern | 2/6/15

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