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Mostly Cloudy and Breezy Judge rules on Long Beach condo permit at center of $50 million lawsuit
Reverses 2003 zoning board decision on Shore Road development project
A Nassau County State Supreme Court judge recently ordered the city to reinstate a building permit that was granted to a developer planning an oceanfront condominium project, but revoked by the …
School officials announce technology plans
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com Long Beach school officials announced the district’s technology plans for the next three years, part of an effort to align with new state requirements …
Former Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg publishes book
Lifelong Long Beach resident and former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg recently published a book about his life experiences titled “For the Love of a Child: My Life, My City & My Mission.” …
FEMA OKs Long Beach flood protection project
Approves $20 million to fortify city's critical infrastructure
Six years after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc in Long Beach, the Federal Emergency Management Agency last week approved funding for the second phase of a $20 million plan to protect the city’s …
State talks plans for wind power
Energy authority set to issue request for proposals
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com New York State Energy Research and Development Authority officials announced last month that the agency was seeking feedback on a draft request for …
Long Beach zoning board approves brewery on Park Avenue
A new brewery is planning to open in the center of the city next year, and many say it will be a boon to the local economy when it takes over a long-vacant space on Park Avenue. The city’s …
Long Beach remains at top of state's fiscal stress list
Six months after State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office put the city’s level of fiscal stress in the “significant” category — the highest level under DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring …
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Long Beach's Mustaches for Kids raising money for children with cancer
Mustaches for Kids kicked off its annual fundraiser on Sept. 29 for children with cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the month-long initiative culminates with the ’Stache …
Long Beach opt-out rates increase
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com While more students across New York sat for the state’s grades three to eight English and math tests last spring, fewer Long Beach District students …
Remembering John Elges, Long Beach firefighter
“He was my best friend, and he was lots of people’s best friend. He just kind of had that way about him. He touched a lot of people’s lives, and he’s going to be missed by many, many …
Long Beach city manager search ‘progressing’
The City Council is considering retaining a search firm if one of several candidates who applied for the city manager’s position earlier this year is not selected in the coming weeks, though …
Long Beach hosts annual Fall Festival
The City of Long Beach hosted its annual Fall Festival on Saturday where more than 300 people enjoyed seasonal activities like pumpkin picking, a Halloween costume contest and hayrides. Craft …
Hundreds turn out for Irish Day festival
By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com Thousands of people made their way to the West End on Saturday for the 29th annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Irish Heritage Day Parade and Festival. …