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A. Thomas Levin
Civic Law
Q: My town is overrun by signs that people have posted with information about garage sales, missing pets, fundraisers, etc. Are there any laws governing what can be posted publicly? A: As every town, city and village has … more
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Changing demographics demand new thinking
No doubt, Nassau County’s –– and, specifically, the Town of Hempstead’s –– demographics are a-changin’. more
Barrier Island Alliance representative Eric Landsman, left, chamber Executive Vice President Mark Tannenbaum and Billy Kupferman discussed ideas aimed at helping local businesses this summer.
Giving Long Beach businesses a boost
In an effort to boost tourism and generate revenue for local businesses this summer, the city plans to allow food trucks to operate near the beach for the first time. At the March 18 Chamber of … more
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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
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City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio met with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers last Friday to discuss a new coastal protection project for Long Beach.
Funding for Army Corps project a go
Just days after city officials held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss a plan to protect the barrier island from future storms like Hurricane Sandy, U.S. … more
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A. Thomas Levin
Civic Law
Q: I went down to my local Town Hall and filled out a Freedom of Information Law request to get some information about why the Town had decided to adopt a new law. They wouldn’t give me an … more
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians say that they are working with the city to make Irish Day more family-friendly. Residents said that the changes to the parade and festival, including clearing streets earlier, will have little impact on the crowds and noise.
Irish Day ‘was over’
The St. Brendan’s Day Irish Parade and Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the West End each year, was nearly canceled last month amid an outcry from residents who say they have had … more
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A. Thomas Levin
Civic Law
Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public meeting?A. The right … more
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Long Beach firefighters extricated a driver trapped in a Honda Civic after it hit a tractor-trailer on Park Avenue on Aug. 9.
Firefighters pull trapped driver to safety
Long Beach firefighters and police officers rushed to the scene of an accident on Thursday at the corner of Park Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard. Long Beach Fire Chief Rich Corbett said that two … more
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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
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