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Assistant city attorney Robert Agostisi, right, pictured at a public meeting in September, where he fielded residents’ questions regarding a new program to help homeowners repair their damaged sewer laterals, was named corporation counsel.

Assistant Corporation Counsel Robert Agostisi has been named the new head attorney for the city, after former Corporation Counsel Corey Klein was elected City Court judge earlier this month. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/26/14

Actor Billy Crystal, center, and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, right, were joined by city officials at a press conference on Monday, where they called on FEMA and HUD to cover the city's costs of removing and replacing trees destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Crystal and Schumer ‘stump’ for Long Beach

Actor Billy Crystal stood on the corner of Monroe Boulevard and East Chester Street, just a few blocks from where he grew up, and recalled playing ball as a boy in the center malls along Park … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/15/14

City OKs $8.4 million bond measure

The City Council unanimously approved an $8.4 million bond measure on Aug. 15 for a slew of infrastructure projects throughout the city, as part of a capital improvement plan that was approved in … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/27/14

The city plans to install a 2,300-foot-long seawall along Reynolds Channel, as well as adjustable barriers and other initiatives along the bay.

Long Beach moves forward on protection plan

Nine months after Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to Long Beach and announced that the state would provide $13 million to fund flood protection measures for the city’s industrial district, the City Council … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/6/14

Boardwalk directories, like this one at Riverside beach, will include maps of local businesses.

L.B. aims to boost tourism, support local businesses with new initiatives

While last summer could be considered something of a rebound for Long Beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the city seems to be riding high this season, basking in good publicity and … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/25/14

Gov. Cuomo, pictured on National Boulevard days after Hurricane Sandy,on Wednesday that the state will provide funding to cover local governments’ costs to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Cuomo: State to cover city’s share of Sandy rebuilding

Gov. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the state will provide funding to cover local governments’ costs to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy. As part of the Federal … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/23/14

The Seastreak ferry operates from Rockaway, with multiple runs to lower Manhattan and midtown for $3.50 each way.

Rockaway ferry expects spike in ridership ahead of LIRR strike

With thousands of commuters facing a possible strike this Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that in addition to an existing ferry service in Rockaway, it will add a free ferry … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/15/14

Long Beach City Council approves fee increases

The City Council approved increases last week in residential parking permit fees; water and sewer and sanitation rates; and bus fares, a measure that officially balances the recently approved budget … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/25/14

Moody's announced Monday that it improved the city’s outlook from stable to positive.

‘Positive’ news for city’s bond rating

Moody’s Investors Service, the credit rating agency that downgraded the city’s bond rating two years ago to just a step above junk bond status, announced Monday that it improved the city’s … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/11/14

The city recently entered into a public-private partnership to place new recycling and trash stations along Park Avenue, Beech Street and other high-traffic areas throughout the city.

City launches new recycling program

The city recently entered into a public-private partnership to replace some of its old trash bins with new recycling and trash stations along Park Avenue, Beech Street and other high-traffic areas … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/15/14

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