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The Long Beach committee will look at long-term resiliency and economic development projects in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The group is scheduled to hold its first public-input meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Public Library.

Nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy, a committee of Long Beach residents representing a cross-section of the community has been tasked with developing a plan to spend $25 million on storm recovery … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/9/13

A rendering of a redeveloped bayfront, where residents would be able to walk, bike, shop and dine.

Long Beach looking to overhaul zoning code

The city released a draft of its proposed comprehensive plan in January that, if approved, could lead to an overhaul of decades-old zoning laws to address future development in Long Beach. The … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/23/17

Members of Team Red, White and Blue lead a “Hot Chocolate Run” on the boardwalk Jan. 30 for Long Beach runners and walkers.

Eagles on the run!

Members of Team Red, White & Blue came to Long Beach for a cold morning run and a hot pancake breakfast to promote veterans’ causes, recently. The event, hosted by the Long Beach VFW, raised funds … more

2/12/16

Marineland case goes to Albany

Residents fighting the condominium construction at the former Marineland property scored a big one recently when the state' s highest court agreed to hear their case. more

By KEITH GRANT | 3/7/02

The project covers bulkheads along public property at the north end of streets in the West End, as well as two of the city’s three canals, including Heron Street, pictured.

Long Beach approves $10 million of bulkhead work

A flood protection project years in the making was given another push forward on Oct. 2, when the City Council voted unanimously to approve a nearly $10 million contract for the construction of … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/10/19

Condos get court's OK Green light for Bay Club; opponents to appeal

A court gave a thumbs-up to developers to move ahead with building 20 condominium units at the former Marineland site, shooting down a lawsuit by opponents of the project, who intend to appeal. more

By:KEITH GRANT | 3/1/01

Support Bendo, Mandel and Tozer for Long Beach City Council

This year’s City Council race was confusing, for sure, with local groups of Democrats at odds, Leah Tozer, a Democrat, running on a Republican line with candidates William Haas and Chris Jones, and … more

11/2/17

A reminder of the South Shore’s vulnerability

People have gathered on the Long Beach boardwalk in recent weeks to watch crews operating towering cranes hauling stones along the beach to rebuild the city’s jetties, part of an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection plan . . . more

4/13/17

Bulkhead plan out to bid

The city opened the bidding process last week as it moves forward with a long-awaited $12.5 million bulkhead project along Reynolds Channel to help protect against major storms and flooding. In a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/15/19

Amy Engel, right, of Sustainable L.I., and other experts were on hand to answer residents’ questions in an informal, one-on-one setting and give neighborhood-specific updates to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.

City begins next stage of comprehensive plan

A redeveloped bayfront, a revitalized central business district and even a new location for City Hall were among the ideas discussed at a planning meeting last week aimed at gathering public input that could shape the future of Long Beach. more

By Matthew Ern | 6/24/15