Long Beach’s new city manager, Jack Schnirman, was sworn in during a special City Council meeting on Tuesday morning, where he received a standing ovation after he pledged to move the city …
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1/3/12
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The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a two-car collision on Dec. 30 at the corners of Pine Street and Long Beach Blvd. The driver in one of the vehicles refused medical attention, said one …
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1/2/12
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It's probably safe to say that 2011 was a tumultuous yet inspiring year in Long Beach.
The year was marked by harsh weather — Tropical Storm Irene ransacked the city in late August — …
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Anthony Rifilato
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12/28/11
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Long Beach hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 13 at Kennedy Plaza, where trees were adorned with white lights, and sweets and drinks were provided to children and adults who …
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12/23/11
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Many homes across Long Beach were in the Christmas spirit, decorated with holiday lights and ornaments. Check out some of these photos taken across the city — we like the lifeguard station the …
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12/23/11
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Moody’s Investor Services, which gave the city a solid bond rating last year, downgraded the city’s financial status in a scathing report released on Tuesday, following a recent cash-flow …
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Anthony Rifilato
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12/19/11
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A special City Council meeting has been scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in order to earmark money the city recently borrowed through a tax anticipation note and a budget note to cover a recent …
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Anthony Rifilato
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12/16/11
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The Quiksilver Pro N.Y., one of the most lucrative and historic surfing competitions ever held on the East Coast in September, will not make a return to Long Beach next year.
Quiksilver and the …
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Anthony Rifilato
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12/16/11
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The Nassau County District Attorney’s office announced Friday that nine people — including a Long Beach resident — were indicted for stealing more than $282,000 in taxpayer-funded Medicaid …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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12/16/11
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Members of the Historic West End Business Association, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce gathered together with residents to celebrate the holidays with a tree …
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12/15/11
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