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The settlement paves the way for the potential development of the Superblock, and plans call for a 6,000-square-foot promenade along the boardwalk.

Council votes to settle Superblock lawsuit

The City Council voted unanimously at its Jan. 22 meeting to settle the city’s lawsuit against the owner of the long-vacant Superblock, paving the way for the potential development of the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/29/14

A rendering of iStar’s proposed development of the Superblock, which would include retail shops and a promenade along the boardwalk.

Developers make case for Superblock

With a plan to build the two tallest structures in Long Beach — and the first mix of retail shops along the boardwalk in recent memory — a Manhattan-based developer went before the Zoning Board … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/29/14

The owner of the 6-acre Superblock property is slated to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 23, a day after a proposal to develop the property, pictured last April, is presented to the Chamber of Commerce.

Superblock plan back on the table

After decades of false starts and drawn-out legal battles, there is a new plan to develop the long-vacant Superblock property: Officials say that the owner of the land is expected to appear before … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/15/14

Ron Browne, the organization’s grand knight, holds a design of the new building.

Knights of Columbus stage a comeback

Ron Browne, the grand knight of the Long Beach Knights of Columbus, stood on the corner of West Beech Street and Minnesota Avenue last Friday, where the group’s building stood for 40 years. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/27/13

Zoning Board denies AT&T's cell tower request

In a unanimous vote last Thursday, the Zoning Board of Appeals denied AT&T’s application to permanently house antennas on top of an apartment building on Riverside Boulevard. AT&T has had … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 2/28/13

The City Council voted unanimously to appoint resident Eileen Goggin to a vacant seat on the City Council. Councilman Mike Fagen was forced to step down last week following a felony conviction on unemployment fraud charges.

Long Beach City Council taps replacement for Fagen

Less than a week after City Councilman Mike Fagen was forced to step down after he was convicted on charges that arose from his collection of more than $15,000 in unemployment benefits, the City … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/10/13

West Penn Street residents Susan Slack, left, and Naomi Feller are considering legal action against the city.

High-rise project raises neighbors’ ire

Residents of the 600 block of West Penn Street are considering legal action against the city, nearly three months after the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the development of a roughly 60-foot-tall … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/10/12

The property at 661 W. Broadway is going to be developed into an 18-unit condominium complex. Tenants say that their leases are not being renewed.

661 W. Broadway a sore spot for residents

Bob Dominico, 56, has lived in a small studio apartment at 661 W. Broadway for six years. Dominico said he does not know where he will go when his lease expires on Nov. 1. “I may have to move out … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/10/12

Some CrossFit members say that the training program has changed their lives, and that the gym’s owners have made attempts to address noise.

Fitness … to the extreme

Long Beach resident and surfer Raymond Smith said he was looking for a way to shed some pounds to get in better shape — and get lighter on his board. Instead of joining a gym, Smith said, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/24/12

The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court ruled that the developer of Sea Pointe Towers, at 360 Shore Road, could move forward with a lawsuit against the city.

Court says developer can sue Long Beach

By Anthony Rifilato arifilato@liherald.com A ruling by the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court in Nassau County has paved the way for a developer to move forward with a $50 million … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/25/12

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