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The City of Long Beach has launched a site to give residents a better look into the city's financial situation.

Long Beach launches strategic fiscal improvement dashboard

The City of Long Beach has launched an online dashboard that aims to give credit agencies and residents an in-depth look into the City's finances. In a statement on the website, City Manager Donna … more

4/19/21

Nassau County needs to allocate Covid-19 funds to help community organizations

As part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Nassau County will receive almost $400 million to be used for Covid-19 relief. more

By C. William Gaylor | 4/16/21

East Rockaway Mayor Bruno Romano and the village board voted to opt out of permitting the sale of marijuana in the village.

East Rockaway village board opts out of marijuana sales

The East Rockaway village board unanimously voted to opt out of the sale of marijuana at its meeting Monday night. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/16/21

Oceanside and Island Park schools will receive more in state aid for the 2021-22 school year.

Oceanside, Island Park schools to receive increase in state aid

The Oceanside School District and Island Park Public Schools will receive an increase in state aid for the 2021-22 budget. Oceanside will garner $25 million, while Island Park will net $3.2 … more

4/16/21

The Town of Hempstead’s “Vaxmobile” rolled through Island Park on April 6 and 7, as elected officials, staff from Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and residents gathered so that many people who have struggled to make appointments could get inoculated with the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

'Vaxmobile' rolls through Island Park

The potential for a return to normalcy rolled through Island Park on April 7 and 8 as the Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital “Vaxmobile” came to town. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/16/21

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky helped secure millions of dollars in state aid for schools.

Local officials urge schools to consider no tax hikes in budget

Following the Long Beach School District’s adoption of a budget with a zero percent tax levy, local officials on Thursday urged other school districts to follow suit. At a news conference at … more

By Darwin Yanes | 4/16/21

Baldwin High School students Cassandra Roger and Jayland Coward walked in Baldwin park and shared their thoughts about the Covid-19 vaccines.

As spring returns, locals reflect on pandemic in Baldwin Park

It’s been a difficult year. For much of it, many people have been stuck inside, awaiting the end of the coronavirus pandemic, which, to … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/15/21

A rendering of a 210-unit apartment complex proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory.

Lynbrook residents offer mixed reactions to apartments proposed for feather factory site

Lynbrook residents recently offered differing views on a 210-unit apartment complex that has been proposed for the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory, with a number favoring it, while others expressed concern over its size and the potential traffic that it might cause. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/21

The Long Beach Board of Education adopted a budget lower than the current spending plan with no tax levy.

Long Beach School Board adopts budget with no tax hike

The Long Beach Board of Education on Tuesday adopted a $144 million budget, about half a million lower than the current spending plan - with no tax increase. Michael DeVito, the district’s … more

By Darwin Yanes | 4/14/21

The Long Beach City Council held a special meeting Tuesday night to approve the hiring of two firms that will grapple with Long Beach's nearly $500 million in long-term obligations, including debt.

Long Beach to hire two firms to help it resolve nearly $500M in debt and other obligations

Saying it is almost $500 million in debt, the Long Beach City Council voted unanimously at a special meeting Tuesday night to hire two firms with deep experience in financial restructuring to figure … more

By James Bernstein | 4/13/21

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