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The Seastreak ferry operates from Rockaway, with multiple runs to lower Manhattan and midtown for $3.50 each way.

Rockaway ferry expects spike in ridership ahead of LIRR strike

With thousands of commuters facing a possible strike this Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that in addition to an existing ferry service in Rockaway, it will add a free ferry … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/15/14

Trees were taken down on the 300 block of East Beech Street in mid-June.

Tree removal sparks residents’ ire

At last week’s City Council meeting, officials addressed residents’ concerns about the citywide removal of damaged and dead trees over the past two months. City workers began removing the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/9/14

Long Beach City Council approves fee increases

The City Council approved increases last week in residential parking permit fees; water and sewer and sanitation rates; and bus fares, a measure that officially balances the recently approved budget … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/25/14

Moody's announced Monday that it improved the city’s outlook from stable to positive.

‘Positive’ news for city’s bond rating

Moody’s Investors Service, the credit rating agency that downgraded the city’s bond rating two years ago to just a step above junk bond status, announced Monday that it improved the city’s … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/11/14

The city recently entered into a public-private partnership to place new recycling and trash stations along Park Avenue, Beech Street and other high-traffic areas throughout the city.

City launches new recycling program

The city recently entered into a public-private partnership to replace some of its old trash bins with new recycling and trash stations along Park Avenue, Beech Street and other high-traffic areas … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/15/14

Judge approves sale of LBMC to South Nassau

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 … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/12/14

City Manager Jack Schnirman gave a presentation on the proposed budget for fiscal 2014-15.

City budget includes small tax cut

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 … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/7/14

City Manager Jack Schnirman helped an injured woman on the boardwalk last month.

City manager to the rescue

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 … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/30/14

Attorney Francis Mcquade, left, and former Assistant Corporation Counsel Ted Hommel at a press conference in front of City Hall last May.

Judge dismisses civil rights lawsuit against city

A $1 million federal civil rights lawsuit filed against the city last year by a former city attorney — who was fired 48 hours after he announced his run for Long Beach City Court judge — was … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/18/14

A proposal to make the South Shore more resilient includes dikes along the bay in Long Beach as well as a promenade and new marina to make the north shore of the city accessible to the public.

Rebuild by Design project would begin in Long Beach

“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 … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Vanessa Parker | 4/10/14

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