By far, the greatest scam I’ve ever seen involves a long-controversial 6-acre vacant plot of beachfront property in Long Beach known as the Superblock. Despite many promises of developments . . .
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6/4/15
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The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency was scheduled to hear from hundreds of residents at a hearing on Wednesday as the agency considers iStar’s request for a 25-year tax break, which …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/3/15
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The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has rescheduled a public hearing on the iStar development on the long-vacant Superblock property, as the developer seeks a 25-year property tax break.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/20/15
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A $50 million lawsuit against the city took another twist last month when a Nassau County State Supreme Court judge ruled that the city had failed to respond to a developer’s amended claim for …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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4/8/15
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The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied a developer’s request last week to subdivide a residential property on West Market Street and build two new homes after residents blasted the …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/24/14
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Residents turned out in force at the Aug. 28 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, criticizing a developer’s proposal to subdivide a residential property and build two new homes, saying that it would …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/3/14
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The City Council voted unanimously last week to hire two law firms to assist in its ongoing litigation with a developer that is suing the city, the Zoning Board of Appeals and a number of current …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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7/23/14
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Residents called on the Zoning Board of Appeals on Feb. 27 to reject a developer’s plan to raze a Hurricane Sandy-damaged home on East Market Street, subdivide the property and build two …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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3/19/14
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Paving the way for what will become the two tallest structures in Long Beach, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a plan Thursday to build luxury apartment towers on the long-vacant Superblock …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/28/14
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I support development of the Superblock, but I am strongly opposed to the variance request by iStar Financial to develop two towers with 15 floors of residences over a two-level retail space — …
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By John Ashmead
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2/24/14
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