The city will receive millions of dollars in additional state funds to help with the replacement of thousands of Hurricane Sandy-damaged trees that were removed last year. The replanting, which got …
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By Matthew Ern
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7/15/15
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An overwhelming number of residents spoke against a proposed 25-year tax break a developer is seeking to build two luxury apartment towers on the vacant Superblock property at a public hearing on …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/5/15
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By far, the greatest scam I’ve ever seen involves a long-controversial 6-acre vacant plot of beachfront property in Long Beach known as the Superblock. Despite many promises of developments . . .
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6/4/15
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The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency was scheduled to hear from hundreds of residents at a hearing on Wednesday as the agency considers iStar’s request for a 25-year tax break, which …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/3/15
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“Long Beach certainly knows how to throw a parade. People turn out in droves, it’s really inspiring,” City Manager Jack Schnirman said of what city officials called a larger-than-average …
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5/27/15
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The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has rescheduled a public hearing on the iStar development on the long-vacant Superblock property, as the developer seeks a 25-year property tax break.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/20/15
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The new paramedics were welcomed at a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall last Friday, and are part of the administration’s effort to restructure the Fire Department.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/20/15
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The city council voted unanimously to approve its proposed spending plan for the 2015-16 fiscal year at Tuesday’s council meeting. The budget totals $86 million, a 1.91 percent increase over the …
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By Matthew Ern
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5/20/15
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Residents, local officials and environmental groups came together on May 16 to participate in ‘Hands Across the Sand,’ a peaceful display of unity against offshore drilling and seismic testing. …
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By Matthew Ern
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5/20/15
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City Council Vice President Fran Adelson, a Democrat, announced on Tuesday that she would not seek re-election this year, marking the beginning of a political season in which council President Len …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/14/15
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