Nearly eight months after he was arrested and pleaded not guilty in County Court to stealing thousands of dollars' worth of unemployment benefits, embattled City Councilman Michael Fagen was indicted …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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2/8/12
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City Manager Jack Schnirman called on the city’s various department heads, union leaders and commissioners on Monday to put a halt to overtime spending as he attempts to implement strict cost …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/25/12
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For Long Beach resident Crystal Lake, it was about addressing concerns in the North Park community, from flooding and environmental issues to the completion of renovations slated for the Sherman …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/25/12
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The cold winter weather could not deter the lively spirits of more than 150 people who gathered on Monday at Laurelton Boulevard and Park Avenue to take part in the Long Beach Martin Luther King …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/18/12
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The Long Beach City Council decided to postpone declaring a fiscal crisis at its meeting on Tuesday, as the city contends with a looming budget deficit, $48.3 million in general-obligation debt …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/18/12
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In the wake of last month’s announcement by Quiksilver that the Quiksilver Pro New York would not return to Long Beach this year, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on the company last week to …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/11/12
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Despite the frigid conditions on Tuesday evening, Jack Schnirman, Long Beach’s new city manager, was all smiles and in good spirits as he stood inside the waiting area at the Long Island Rail Road …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/4/12
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Residents in the North Park community will have to wait awhile longer for the completion of a stormwater management project on Riverside Boulevard after city officials said in late December that the …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/4/12
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As the reconstruction of two parking malls on East Park Avenue continues, some residents have raised concerns over pedestrian safety and traffic congestion, and said that the reconfigured lots may …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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1/4/12
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“It’s a new year and a new day,” Fran Adelson said during her induction speech, shortly before she was unanimously voted City Council president on Sunday. “I am very grateful … I …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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1/2/12
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