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State must provide greater municipal oversight

Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced last week that he would not run for re-election — a wise move, given the tenuous nature of any candidacy he might have tried to mount. more

2/11/21

The measure includes $2.8 million for the reconstruction of beach comfort stations and the lifeguard headquarters, pictured in 2011, that was destroyed in Hurricane Sandy, projects that officials say will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Long Beach OKs $7.7 million bond

The City Council voted 4-1 last week to approve a $7.7 million bond measure for capital improvement projects throughout the city, ranging from the rebuilding of the lifeguard headquarters that was … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/27/18

The school board voted against a proposed deal with iStar on Tuesday after an outcry from residents.

Board of Ed rejects deal with iStar

The Board of Education unanimously voted against signing an agreement with the developer of the Superblock property at a heated special meeting on Tuesday after dozens of residents gathered at Long Beach Middle School and heavily criticized the district’s potential support for the project. more

By Ben Strack | 7/27/16

The developers looking to build two luxury condominium towers on the HALB property have scaled back the height of the proposed buildings.

Proposed height of condo towers at HALB site reduced

Amid an outcry from residents, developers looking to build two luxury condominium towers along the boardwalk on the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach property have scaled back the proposed height of the buildings. more

By Ben Strack | 6/8/16

iStar is seeking a 20-year, $109 million tax break to build two, 17-story towers on the Superblock, with 522 luxury oceanfront rental apartments.

Why iStar just doesn't get it

If you are reading this, you are probably one of the people that pay attention to what goes on in our city. Don’t take that for granted, because many of our neighbors do not pay attention. Wednesday, Feb. 24, was one of those times when residents should have been paying attention. more

By John Bendo | 2/25/16

Christina Daly/ Herald The library’s West End branch is set to formally open on June 27.

New West End Library branch set to open

After nearly three years of ongoing discussions and delays, the Long Beach Public Library will open the doors of its new West End branch on June 24, followed by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on … more

By Matthew Ern | 6/24/15

The Long Beach public library and the West End Neighbors Civic Association are in the process of determining the future of the West End branch, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and has remained closed since the storm.

Future of West End library in limbo

Since Hurricane Sandy sent floodwaters rushing through its doors, destroying stacks of books and furniture, the Long Beach Public Library’s West End branch has remained closed. And more than a year … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/11/13

Library board adopts $3.4 million budget

The Long Beach Public Library’s West End branch is on its last legs. The library Board of Trustees narrowly adopted a 2013-14 budget at a heated meeting on March 27, in a vote that hinged on … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 4/4/13

MLK Center board chair James Hodge, left, and C-Town owner Rob Koff on Feb. 12. Koff donated the remainder of the store’s inventory to the center.

C-Town sold after Hurricane Sandy

After more than 40 years in business, C-Town, the West End’s only supermarket, has closed its doors after it sustained significant damage during Hurricane Sandy. Co-owner Rob Koff said that he … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/13/13

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