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City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba, and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio participated in a meeting on Friday, March 8, with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss plans for a new project to protect the city.
City in talks with Army Corps
More than three months after the City Council approved a resolution to revisit an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection plan that was rejected in 2006, City Manager Jack Schnirman said that … more
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City Manager Dan Creighton and Comptroller Inna Reznik presented the proposal at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Long Beach's spending plan proposes 1.04 percent tax increase
Throughout their campaign for City Council last fall, Brendan Finn, Chris Fiumara and Mike Reinhart made it clear to Long Beach residents that they were going to work to prevent taxes from … more
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The owner of Long Beach Cinemas said that he intends to reopen after he receives a reimbursement from his insurance company.
Long Beach businesses stage a comeback after Sandy
Eight months after Hurricane Sandy’s floodwater destroyed its movie screens and theater seats, the projectors at Long Beach Cinemas are expected to roll again in the near future. Owner Seth … more
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Acting City Manager Ron Walsh announced the arrest of Shaun Teemer last June.
Teemer pleads guilty in March 2022 shooting
A Long Beach resident pleaded guilty June 14 for the March 2022 shooting death of an Uber driver in the city, and separately for a hit-and-run that occurred in September 2021 that left a 73-year-old … more
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Ellen Tobin was appointed as a state judge, fulfilling her childhood dream.
How Ellen Tobin fulfilled her childhood dream
The State Senate confirmed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s judicial nominations on June 9, including two to the state’s Court of Claims. It was a big day for those confirmed, but perhaps none bigger … more
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$1.1M grant to ease burden on L.B. Building Dep’t
The City Council approved a $1.1 million state grant at Tuesday’s meeting, which members said will ease the burden on the city’s Building Department in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. … more
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Reconstruction program aimed at mitigating future flooding.
Council approves residential bulkhead project
The City Council passed a resolution at last week’s meeting that paves the way for residents who live on the bay to rebuild bulkheads that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. City officials … more
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The newest Board of Ethics member, John McQuade, was the subject of some pointed back-and-forth at the April 16 City Council meeting.
This Long Beach Ethics Board appointment came with questions
The Long Beach Board of Ethics has five members, who are appointed by the City Council. They serve as volunteers, meeting once a month and offering ethics opinions, reviewing financial disclosure … more
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Young Long Beach neighbors Vivienne DePalma and Alice Vordermeier enjoyed a night out dressed in fire helmets.
See how Long Beach's National Night Outs took over Kennedy Plaza
The City of Long Beach Police Department marked its annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday evening in Kennedy Plaza. A crowd estimated between 300 to 400 turned out in front of City Hall … more
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The International Film Festival has been bringing new films to Long Beach for the past 11 years.
Despite challenges, these short films were in the spotlight in Long Beach's International Film Festival’s final night
The Long Beach International Film Festival has celebrated cinematic arts each year since its inception in 2012. Organized by the nonprofit Long Beach Film Institute, the event is dedicated to the art … more
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