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Volunteers and members of the Surfrider Foundation along with the Youth Division and coordinator Mrs. Swan.

The Surfrider Foundation-Central Long Island Chapter conducted a beach and canal cleanup in conjunction with the Race2Rebuild events on April 18. The work was part of the group’s annual Earth Day … more

By Matthew Ern | 4/23/15

The city is working with Nassau County to synchronize traffic lights along Park Avenue to improve traffic flow and discourage drivers from using side streets.

City lowers speed limit to 25 mph

The City Council passed a resolution last week to lower the city’s speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 on side streets, part of a traffic safety initiative that officials said would reduce speeding and improve the flow of traffic and overall safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/26/15

In Long Beach, DPW crews have repaired 1,900 potholes, some of which have had to be filled several times.

Rough winter takes its toll on L.B. roads

Frequent ice and snow events coupled with widely fluctuating temperatures have left many roads in Long Beach riddled with potholes. Residents have expressed concern over the damaged streets and the risk they pose to vehicles. more

By Matthew Ern | 3/26/15

Members of West End Arts created a 400-piece community art installation project last year, made with wood from the old boardwalk that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The group unveiled two new panels from its “Home Sweet Home” mural at a candlelight vigil in October to mark the second anniversary of the storm. West End Arts is among the numerous arts groups working with the city to form a new arts council.

Long Beach is getting artsy

The City Council is looking to enhance the cultural environment of Long Beach by forming a new Council for the Arts that will promote the arts throughout the community. more

By Matthew Ern | 3/12/15

The city presented a rendering of new comfort stations and concessions that will be built along the boardwalk at Riverside, Edwards and Grand boulevards.

Long Beach marks second phase of boardwalk rebuild

A year and a half after Long Beach’s iconic boardwalk reopened, city officials took the next step in improving the 2.2-mile structure last week, when the City Council voted unanimously to approve … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/11/15

The city and the Chamber of Commerce are bringing ice skating back to Kennedy Plaza for the Valentine’s Day weekend.

Ice skating returning to Kennedy Plaza

Ice skating will return to Kennedy Plaza on Valentine’s Day weekend as part of the first of two planned shopping initiatives by the city and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. more

By Matthew Ern | 2/6/15

Todd Kaminsky, with his wife, Ellen, was sworn in by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last Sunday.

Schumer swears Kaminsky into Assembly

In what many described as an unprecedented turnout by leaders of both political parties and residents representing a diverse cross-section of Long Beach, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swore Democratic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/15

The City Council voted to switch to single-stream recycling last week.

Long Beach to single-stream its recycling

The city approved a measure last week to launch a single-stream recycling program that it said will be a more efficient and environmentally friendly collection method. The City Council voted … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/23/14

Court documents show that former City Councilman Mike Fagen provided emails to help bolster a $39 million lawsuit against the city, the Long Beach Police Department, City Council members and others. City officials claim they were forged.

Fagen turns on ex council-mates

Former Democratic City Councilman Mike Fagen, who was forced to step down last year after he was convicted of fraud, provided emails to help six Long Beach police officers in their lawsuit against … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/3/14

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.

Agostisi named new 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

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