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The City Council voted unanimously last week to submit a home-rule request to the State Legislature.

City officials are again calling on state lawmakers to approve a measure that would allow the city to borrow up to $12 million in serial bonds to not only pay down its deficit, but cover costs … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/13/13

City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio met with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers last Friday to discuss a new coastal protection project for Long Beach.

Funding for Army Corps project a go

Just days after city officials held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss a plan to protect the barrier island from future storms like Hurricane Sandy, U.S. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/13/13

Sen. Charles Schumer and city officials held a press conference at National Boulevard, where they called on FEMA to provide funding for a storm-resistant boardwalk.

Schumer calls for ‘stronger’ boardwalk

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and city officials are calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to expedite funding for a plan to rebuild the iconic Long Beach boardwalk with stronger … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/26/13

The City Council voted unanimously to appoint resident Eileen Goggin to a vacant seat on the City Council. Councilman Mike Fagen was forced to step down last week following a felony conviction on unemployment fraud charges.

Long Beach City Council taps replacement for Fagen

Less than a week after City Councilman Mike Fagen was forced to step down after he was convicted on charges that arose from his collection of more than $15,000 in unemployment benefits, the City … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/10/13

The city will hold a series of public meetings over the next two weeks to gather public input prior to rebuilding the boardwalk.

Public meetings to be held prior to boardwalk rebuild

Less than two weeks after the city hired an engineering firm to begin the process of reconstructing the storm-battered boardwalk, city officials announced that a series of public meetings will be … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/5/13

Councilman Mike Fagen at the Jan. 22 City Council meeting.

Jury deliberates Fagen’s fate

After six days of testimony, attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments on Tuesday in the fraud trial of Long Beach City Councilman Michael Fagen. “We’re not here to determine the … more

Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/30/13

What remains of the boardwalk at New York Avenue. The removal of the structure is nearly complete.

Firm chosen for boardwalk rebuild

With the removal of the storm-battered boardwalk nearly complete, the City Council voted 4-0 at its Jan. 22 meeting to hire an engineering firm to oversee the reconstruction of the iconic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/30/13

City Council members Scott Mandel, left, Fran Adelson and Len Torres continued their practice of rotating the council presidency every six months at last Tuesday’s meeting.

Mandel named council president

Six months after the City Council instituted a practice of rotating its presidency, Vice President Scott Mandel took over its leadership, while Councilwoman Fran Adelson was named vice … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/9/13

Sen. Chuck Schumer held a press conference on Wednesday at the storm-ravaged home of Councilwoman Fran Adelson, far right, where he criticized House Speaker John Boehner and other Republicans for failing to pass a Senate-approved $60.4 billion Hurricane Sandy relief package.

House GOP kills Hurricane Sandy relief bill

House Republicans killed a measure on Tuesday that would have provided New York and New Jersey with billions of dollars for Hurricane Sandy relief, days after the Senate approved a $60.4 billion … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/2/13

Santos Floral Designs, at 124-128 East Park Avenue, piled sanbags in front of their business. The city gave out 20,000 sandbags to residents and depleted its supply.

Nassau County, Long Beach declare state of emergency

The City of Long Beach and Nassau County declared a state of emergency on Saturday as Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast and is becoming what County Executive Ed Mangano called a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/27/12

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