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Reform FEMA with a focus on resiliency
As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, preparedness is essential — acting on the lessons we learned from the storm, and doing the work now to ensure that our homes and families are protected if . . . more
City collects millions from Allegria, Nassau County
The city recently recouped more than $1 million in unpaid real estate taxes and other fees owed by the Allegria Hotel, part of a deal reached in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in July. Corporation Counsel … more
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Long Beach's future plans on display
The city’s future plans sat inked on poster boards around an upstairs room in the public library on Aug. 9, as residents mingled, envisioning Long Beach’s new look and offering feedback on development and resiliency initiatives. more
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Army Corps breaks ground
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer joined U.S. Rep. Peter King, Col. David Caldwell of the Army Corps of Engineers and local officials in Point Lookout on Wednesday to officially break ground on a long-awaited project to strengthen and protect the barrier island’s coastline from future storms. more
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Residents and city officials gathered on July 19 at Kennedy Plaza in support of a ban on plastic bags, that scatter by the thousands into Reynolds Channel and elsewhere.
Residents rally to ban plastic bags
Residents and community leaders joined members of the Long Beach City Council in Kennedy Plaza on July 19 to rally for city legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags. more
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Though Long Beach netted a record $4.3 million in beach pass revenue last summer, City Manager Jack Schnirman said the city is already ahead of last year’s pace.
More food concessions open on boardwalk
At the peak of one of the city’s busiest summer seasons, two more food concessions opened up in time for the July Fourth weekend, and more comfort stations are prepared for grand openings originally scheduled for May. more
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The $230 million project calls for the rehabilitation of 17 existing jetties, or groins, and construction of four new ones, as well as the addition of roughly 4.7 million cubic yards of sand for a system of berms and dunes along 35,000 feet of shoreline from Long Beach to Point Lookout.
Army Corps project begins this month
Trucks will begin hauling 250,000 tons of large stones through the West End and the city this month as the Army Corps of Engineers begins work on a large-scale coastal protection project that … more
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Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Paul Ferrante, left, and City Council President Len Torres, right, greeted overall 10-mile winner Sean Prinz at the finish line.
Hundreds turn out for City Manager’s Race to Remember
The Long Beach Recreation Department held its annual City Manager’s 10-mile and 5K Race to Remember on May 29. More than 500 runners competed in the 40th annual event that, for the first time, … more
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Despite a smoking ban and increased beach fees, thousands flocked to Long Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, which officials called a good start to the summer season. Photo by Jason Belsky, www.filmbyair.com
Memorial Day weekend brings large crowds to Long Beach
Residents and tourists flocked to the city’s beaches over the Memorial Day weekend for a sample of the upcoming summer season, and the city described the turnout as “terrific.” “[T]he … more
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The city’s new “Clean Team,” made up of city crew members, pictured, will now work year-round to keep Long Beach’s business district looking its best.
City to collect fees for ‘Clean Team’ services
The city unveiled plans to launch a “Clean Team” at last week’s City Council meeting in order to make the downtown areas more welcoming to tourists and residents. more
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