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The council closed a loophole that allowed a developer to build a controversial two-family home on West Market Street.

The City Council unanimously approved a measure last week that will cut red tape for residents in the Walks and West End neighborhoods looking to elevate their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The resolution also closed a zoning loophole that allowed a developer to build a controversial two-family home on West Market Street last year and sparked a public outcry. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/25/16

The city has issued a request for proposals to add concessions at the new comfort stations along the boardwalk, like this one at Riverside Boulevard. Photo by Christina Daly/Herald

Long Beach to add concessions on the boardwalk

The city has issued a request for proposals as officials look to add concessions at the new comfort stations along the boardwalk. City Manager Jack Schnirman said that the city is giving … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/27/16

Anissa Moore was sworn into office by State Supreme Court Justice Sharon Gianelli at the ceremony on Jan. 1. Photos by Susan Grieco/Herald

Moore lauded at historic inauguration

Anissa Moore, who brushed off an initial lack of support from the local Democratic club after she was not chosen to run for City Council in the September primary and went on to collect the most … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/16

Pastor Nesly Jean-Baptiste, far left, Church of God Christian Academy; Mike Ruiz, director of community and customer management for National Grid New York; Charmaine Jean-Baptiste, principal of the Church of God Christian Academy; Dr. Les McCabe, president and CEO, Global Green USA; Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder; Michelle Pyne, Global Green USA; Frank D. Joseph II, chief of staff for councilman Donovan Richards; and Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman.

MLK Center designated a resiliency hub

Global Green USA announced on Oct. 26 an innovative partnership with National Grid that will include a significant investment to create climate resilient disaster preparedness hubs in communities … more

11/11/15

Christina Daly/Herald West Beech Street was closed last week for overlay work, just one of several streets in the city that are being repaved.

Massive street repaving projects are under way

The city is undertaking a number of road-repaving projects, including the reconstruction of Neptune Boulevard, north of Park Avenue, to Reynolds Channel, in order to increase resiliency and mitigate … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/29/15

Courtesy Dogs of Long Beach/FacebookThe City Council is considering designating the beach at Long Beach Boulevard a dog park during the offseason.

Dogs on the beach?

After a group of residents circulated a petition calling for beach access for dogs that garnered more than 2,000 signatures, the City Council announced last week that it would conduct a survey on … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/15/15

Participants will use the cityHUNT app to navigate Long Beach and look for clues while also learning about the town’s history and patronizing local businesses.

'So you think you know Long Beach?'

Residents will have an opportunity to embark on a citywide scavenger hunt the city is organizing and test their knowledge of the “City by the Sea” on Saturday, Oct. 24. The City of Long Beach … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/15/15

Matthew Ern/Herald Event organizer Marcus Tinker, far left, acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, City Manager Jack Schnirman, City Council candidate Anissa Moore and Martin Luther King Center Chairman James Hodge at last week’s job fair.

Hundreds come to job fair at MLK Center

In the interest of combating local unemployment, the Long Beach Martin Luther King Center partnered with a number of neighborhood organizations, government agencies and city officials to host a job … more

By Matthew Ern | 10/1/15

Christina Daly/HeraldThe city chose Park Avenue, between Riverside and National boulevards, for its pilot program in part because of its proximity to the Long Island Rail Road station, what officials described as the “gateway to the city.”

City to improve Park Avenue

In an effort to create a more attractive downtown and support local businesses, the city announced last week that it is undertaking a new streetscaping initiative to improve its business districts. … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/24/15

Courtesy City of Long Beach About 200 people attended the ceremony last Sunday, hosted by the city and VFW Post 1384.

WTC steel monument formally dedicated

On Sunday, a steel beam recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center was dedicated at a ceremony attended by about 200 people at the VFW Plaza, on West Park Avenue at Grand Boulevard. … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/17/15

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