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By far, the greatest scam I’ve ever seen involves a long-controversial 6-acre vacant plot of beachfront property in Long Beach known as the Superblock. Despite many promises of developments . . . more

6/4/15

Courtesy iStar iStar said the project will create a number of economic benefits for the city.

iStar defends Superblock tax break

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency was scheduled to hear from hundreds of residents at a hearing on Wednesday as the agency considers iStar’s request for a 25-year tax break, which … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/3/15

Long Beach firefighters Sam Pinto, far left, Brian Abramson, Brian Pues, John Marino, County Legislator Denise Ford, and firefighters Bryan Jones, Dan Fraser, Chris Koehle, Bill Piazza, and Anthony Fallon at the May 18 ceremony in Mineola.

Long Beach firefighters honored for saving lives

Long Beach firefighter Chris Koehle, 26, recalled the sound of a loud gunshot on the night of April 10. He was riding in one of two Fire Department engines that were heading south on Long Beach Road … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/29/15

iStar has indicated that it would not be able to move forward with a project to build two 160-foot-tall buildings on the vacant Superblock without a tax abatement from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency.

iStar says it needs tax break

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has rescheduled a public hearing on the iStar development on the long-vacant Superblock property, as the developer seeks a 25-year property tax break. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/20/15

The city’s eight new paramedics were joined at a swearing-in ceremony by Local 287 President Bill Piazza, Fire Chief RJ Tucillo, City Council President Len Torres, Council Vice President Fran Adelson, F.D. Commanding Officer Anthony Fallon, Fire Commissioner Scott Kemins, and City Manager Jack Schnirman.

City swears in new paramedics

The new paramedics were welcomed at a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall last Friday, and are part of the administration’s effort to restructure the Fire Department. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/20/15

Residents, city officials and environmental groups locked hands for 15 minutes in protest of Port Ambrose.

A 'united front' against Port Ambrose

Residents, local officials and environmental groups came together on May 16 to participate in ‘Hands Across the Sand,’ a peaceful display of unity against offshore drilling and seismic testing. … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/20/15

Corrin White, clockwise, from left, Tiffany Weaver, Ali Bardeguez-Perkins, Jkeera Stephens, Christina Koch, Samantha Bent, Gillian Bracy, Cheryl Schruefer, and yoga instructor Madeline McAndrews at last year’s retreat.

Benefit planned for female military retreat

After a successful inaugural Sisters in Arms Weekend Retreat last year, Long Beach resident and Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Ali Bardeguez-Perkins is working hard to make the female military gathering … more

By Andrew Coen | 5/8/15

Hundreds of residents packed the sixth-floor auditorium of City Hall at Monday’s forum.

Residents call for full-service hospital

Hundreds of people crowded the sixth floor of City Hall on Monday, calling on representatives of South Nassau Communities Hospital and the state Department of Health to fully invest $154 million in … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/15/15

Christina Daly/Herald A new database is designed to help Nassau County building departments combat the growing problem with “zombie homes”, like this one in Long Beach. Properties around the county are left in legal limbo when the owners are nowhere to be found, officials said.

Kaminsky announces ‘zombie home’ database and cleanup plan

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced last month a new database and information-sharing system to identify, track and clean up hundreds of … more

By Matthew Ern | 4/8/15

Charter schools are a win for taxpayers

I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . . more

3/20/15

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