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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

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/10/24

Long Beach baseball players from the past and present celebrated a century of the sport.

Community celebrates this 100-Year legacy in Long Beach

Long Beach commemorates 100 years of baseball tradition with clinics, reunions, and charity fundraising. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 5/10/24

Bobby Sorise, 5, who has apraxia of speech, has been studied by researchers and undergone special therapy at Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford.

Long Beach hopes to raise awareness for a little-known childhood speech disorder

Discover Bobby's journey with apraxia of speech, a tale of resilience and advocacy. Join Long Beach in raising awareness on May 14. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/3/24

The improvements aim to increase use of the park, on Shore Road at Pacific Avenue, and make it safer.

Upgrades await as Pacific Park Playground prepares for reopening

Upgrades underway at Long Beach's Pacific Park Playground. Get ready for a safe and fun reopening with new equipment and improvements. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 5/3/24

More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.

Herald, Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from New York Press Association

Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/27/24

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

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/25/24

May will now be declared “Poppy Month” in the City of Long Beach, announcing the dedication before the main agenda began at the April 16 City Council meeting.

Long Beach embraces 'Poppy Month' to honor heroes

Join Long Beach's Girl Scout Troop 2178 in honoring veterans with their 'Poppy Power Project'—May is now 'Poppy Month' in the city. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/25/24

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.

State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit

New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

John Ashmead was one of a handful of community members who shared disapproval of the settlement.

Long Beach votes to settle with Robert Agostisi

Explore the contentious City Council meeting in Long Beach, ending with a vote to settle a lawsuit with former city manager amid community uproar. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/19/24

The possibility of closing East Elementary School, which has been one of the focuses of budget discussions, was shelved at Tuesday’s meeting.

Long Beach School District reveals 2024-25 second budget draft

Long Beach School District's $155.9 million second budget draft for 2024-25 addresses funding challenges while prioritizing student needs. Learn about community input and efforts to ensure educational excellence. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 4/19/24

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