Keyword: 'Mike Fagen' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: Mike Fagen

48 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Court documents show that former City Councilman Mike Fagen provided emails to help bolster a $39 million lawsuit against the city, the Long Beach Police Department, City Council members and others. City officials claim they were forged.

Former Democratic City Councilman Mike Fagen, who was forced to step down last year after he was convicted of fraud, provided emails to help six Long Beach police officers in their lawsuit against … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/3/14

Sentencing for former City Councilman Mike Fagen has been rescheduled for May 9.

Fagen sentencing set for May 9

After a number of postponements, former Long Beach City Councilman Mike Fagen will appear before a judge in Nassau County Criminal Court next month for sentencing in relation to his fraud conviction. … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 4/23/13

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

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

A tentative September trial date has been scheduled for Councilman Mike Fagen's felony case.

‘No movement’ to settle Fagen case

City Councilman Mike Fagen is expected to stand trial in September on charges that he illegally collected $14,000 in unemployment benefits, although a judge is calling on the attorneys handling the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/27/12

The improvements will include the replacement of a parapet wall at City Hall and the refurbishment of the lobby.

City to borrow $4.4 million for capital improvements

The City Council voted 4-1 at its July 5 meeting to borrow more than $4 million for capital improvement projects that will address the city’s aging infrastructure and pockmarked streets, though … more

By Vanessa Canner | 7/18/12

The city’s bus fares have increased from $1.50 to $2 on the Long Beach route, and from $2 to $2.50 on the Point Lookout line.

City increases bus fares and water fees

Long Beach residents will be paying more to ride the bus this month — and will see increases in their water and sewer bills in the fall — as the city contends with its financial woes. The … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/3/12

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.