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City Manager Jack Schnirman said that comparing the Long Beach boardwalk to this one, in Spring Lake, N.J., is like comparing “apples and peanut butter.”

City: Boardwalk costs are ‘unique’ to Long Beach

City officials this week responded to critics who have questioned the $44.2 million cost of rebuilding the Long Beach boardwalk and compared it with reconstruction projects in New Jersey that are … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/24/13

Let's end the arrogance of power in New York

The arrest of seven corrupt politicians brought down by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara renewed the call for reform in New York state, and Governor Cuomo has come out swinging. more

4/18/13

The buck must stop here

The face of corruption has once again reared its ugly head in New York state politics. At this stage in the game, no one should be surprised. more

4/11/13

Backup generators should be required countywide

In the chaotic weeks after Hurricane Sandy rolled across Nassau County, residents, desperate for the gasoline that was in such short supply, learned a new routine: get up before dawn and get to an open gas station before your friends and neighbors did. more

2/7/13

Councilman Mike Fagen at the Jan. 22 City Council meeting.

Jury deliberates Fagen’s fate

After six days of testimony, attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments on Tuesday in the fraud trial of Long Beach City Councilman Michael Fagen. “We’re not here to determine the … more

Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/30/13

How to get your money

Late last month, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino held a Town Hall meeting that gave residents the chance to speak to town officials in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In addition to … more

By Alex Costello | 12/13/12

In June, Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos never brought the to a vote a bill that would have allowed Long Beach to issue millions of dollars in serial bonds to finance its deficit over 10 years.

Long Beach to Skelos: Pass our bill!

Four months after state lawmakers killed a measure that would have allowed the city of Long Beach to issue up to $15 million in serial bonds to pay down a $10.25 million deficit over 10 years, city … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/19/12

Councilman Mike Fagen, second from right, opposed a vote on Sept. 4 to issue up to $5.65 million in bonds.

Long Beach approves $5.65 million bond measure

The City Council voted 4-1 on Sept. 4 to issue up to $5.65 million in bonds to cover the cost of 55 employees’ retirement and separation payments over the next five years. The council meeting grew … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/12/12

Judge recommends plea deal in Fagen case

A Nassau County Criminal Court judge continues to press both City Councilman Mike Fagen — who pleaded not guilty after he was arrested last year on charges that he illegally collected more than … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/7/12

The City Council voted 3-1 to appoint eight members to the city's ethics board.

Long Beach ethics board debate gets heated

The City Council appointed eight members to the city’s Board of Ethics last week, but not before Councilman Mike Fagen and Council Vice President Scott Mandel got into a heated discussion when … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/29/12

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