A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Monday approved the sale of the shuttered Long Beach Medical Center to South Nassau Communities Hospital, a move that is expected to pave the way for the opening of …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/12/14
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The city on Tuesday floated its proposed $84.4 million budget for fiscal 2014-15, which includes a 1 percent tax cut for homeowners, after state lawmakers approved a bill earlier this year allowing …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/7/14
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Public figures don’t typically make headlines for random acts of kindness, those that aren’t scripted or arranged for the cameras. These days, celebrities like Ryan Gosling attract attention for …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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4/30/14
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“I think now is the time for bigger-scope projects to move forward,” City Manager Jack Schnirman said, referring to Rebuild by Design, a competition initiated by President Obama’s Hurricane …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Vanessa Parker
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4/10/14
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As the Army Corps of Engineers moves forward with a coastal protection project for the oceanfront, residents and local officials are continuing to stress the need to address flooding on the north …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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3/12/14
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The city is launching a comprehensive evaluation of its emergency response services in the wake of Long Beach Medical Center’s closing, which officials say continues to strain Fire Department …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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3/6/14
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved a $12 million borrowing measure last Friday to help the city cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and a multi-million-dollar deficit that led officials to declare a …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/24/14
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Long Beach officials are working on behalf of residents who are fighting for money from NY Rising, the state agency tasked with distributing federal grants for Hurricane Sandy victims.
The …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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2/19/14
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Ingrid Dodd knows a lot about movies. As co-founder of the Long Beach International Film Festival — a popular event now going into its third year — she is playing a major role in what …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/14/14
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The New York State Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $12 million borrowing measure last week to help the city cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and a multi-million-dollar …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/12/14
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