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Citing $14.6M deficit, L.B. officials say city is in 'dire emergency'
142 employees are let go, and more layoffs may follow
The City of Long Beach is officially broke. John McNally, the newly appointed exercutive assistant to City Manager Donna Garden, said the city has a $14.6 million deficit, the …
What is a true Patriot?
Long Beach mourns death of a hero
I know it’s a lot to ask right in the midst of this pandemic. But can I ask you to take a minute or so to think about something close to my heart. We are all talking about being thankful for so …
Why is this seder different from all other seders? Because on this seder, we observe social distancing
Erika Prafder, a marketing and communications director for her synagogue, Temple Zion, in Long Beach, is no stranger to the traditions of Passover and organizing a large seder meal for family and …
Feeding the hungry, even during a pandemic
The Long Beach Soup Kitchen has gone into high gear since the onset of the coronavirus, doubling the number of meals it serves each day. Under the leadership of Robert Blau, the Soup Kitchen's …
Van Roten comes home, signs with Jets
Greg Van Roten grew up a New York Jets fan in Rockville Centre and Baldwin and always looked forward to attending training camp at Hofstra and catching some games at the Meadowlands.
Nassau firehouses sound the sirens for first responders and health care workers
On Tuesday, April at 7 p.m., Nassau County fire departments will be sounding the sirens from all the firehouses to salute and show appreciation for all the first responders and health care workers on the frontlines in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
Long Beach City Council president urges residents not to litter
Long Beach City Council President John Bendo is urging residents to properly dispose of their masks and gloves after usage. “I can’t believe I have to say this, if you wear a mask, glove or …
Long Beach Library widens digital presence amid virus
Amid all of the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Long Beach Library has made its digital presence stronger in an attempt to bring the community together. Under the leadership of library …
Gov.: Schools, 'non-essential' businesses must stay closed until April 29
On Monday, Governor Cuomo ordered schools and non-essential businesses to remain closed until April 29 to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Previously, they were to close until April 15. At …
Bay Park sewage project moves ahead
Officials are eyeing Oct. 29, 2022 — the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Sandy — as a completion date for the Bay Park Conveyance Project, now that they have sent out a request for qualifications to interested design-and-build teams.
Long Beach Magazine
Long Beach attorney calling her own shots
From the time she began studying law, Long Beach resident Brittney Borruso knew she wanted to be her own boss. After graduating Cardozo Law School in 2013, she “made the leap” and launched …
Corrected: There's nothing to fear in bail-reform law
New York state’s new, long-overdue bail reform law, which passed last April and took effect Jan. 1, is desperately needed. Changes to the law were last made in 1971. Requiring anyone and …
Editorial
Governor Cuomo, Main Street needs a hand
Covid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over . . .
Editorial
Don’t let panic destroy our humanity
Fear can bring out the worst in us. When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in China in January, Asian-Americans shared stories on social media about how people would avoid them . . .