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Sunset Celebration shines a light on the bay

Although the boardwalk and beach have long been the main draws to Long Beach’s waterfront, one event is aiming to put a spotlight on the city’s bayfront. The Sunset Celebration — organized by … more

By Matthew Ern | 8/20/15

Bayfront plans meet uneasy neighbors

Three years ago then-City Manager Glen Spiritis put out a request for proposals for the development of the city's mostly blighted Bayfront property between the Long Island Rail Road bridge and the Long Beach bridge. At the time the city got several … more

By Doug Miller | 4/25/06

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

By Ben Strack | 8/17/16

Residents discussed a number of long-term rebuilding and economic development strategies.

N.Y. Rising planning committee outlines next steps after Sandy

In what may be the most comprehensive planning effort to remake the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, a committee of residents representing a cross-section of the community released a 32-page … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/20/13

Tributes light the sky, and line the beach

Six months later, the pier at Magnolia Boulevard was once again filled with people looking out to the west. As twin beams of light were sent skyward from Manhattan, dozens of residents watched and remembered the … more

By KEITH GRANT | 3/14/02

More than 40 residents gathered at the Magnolia Community Center on Jan. 25 for the latest public meeting to discuss the city’s proposed comprehensive plan.

Plan outlines vision for city’s future

After three years of public meetings and conceptual presentations, the City Council announced that it would hold a public hearing this spring before it is expected to adopt a 30-year comprehensive … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/8/18

Sunset Bay is looking to install a floating dock and establish water taxi and recreational services near the Rec Center.

Dock proposal back on the table?

A Freeport-based company is urging the City Council to push forward a proposal to install a floating dock in Reynolds Channel, by the Recreation Center, to establish seasonal services such as a water … more

By Darwin Yanes | 12/19/19

Sunset Bay said it is looking to install a floating dock and establish water taxi and recreational services near the Rec Center, at no cost to the city.

Long Beach considering dock proposal

A Freeport-based company is looking to install a floating dock along Reynolds Channel, by the Recreation Center, and establish seasonal water taxi service to Freeport, Island Park, Point Lookout and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/9/16

City accepts gift for park in Canals

The City of Long Beach will accept a gift of more than $300,000 to rehabilitate a park and playground in the Canals. more

By Doug Miller | 7/7/05

Long Beach released a 300-plus-page Comprehensive Plan detailing what the city should look like in decades to come, complete with recommendations for updating zoning codes and supporting senior housing, among others.

Long Beach unveils plan for the future

After several years of work and study, Long Beach this week released a 300-plus-page plan for what the city should look like in decades to come, complete with recommendations for updating the … more

By James Bernstein | 5/21/23