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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.

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/6/16

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

By Anthony Mitthauer-Orza | 6/2/16

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

By Ben Strack | 6/1/16

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

By Ben Strack | 5/26/16

The budget includes a 1.94 percent property tax levy increase, and a 4.3 percent surcharge to cover the remainder of the Superblock judgment.

City Council approves budget by 3-2 vote

After three public hearings and a backlash from residents over tax increases totaling more than 8 percent in the proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year, the City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a revised $90.1 million spending plan that reduces the property tax levy increase and eliminates raises for council members and City Manager Jack Schnirman. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/26/16

Halfway through the tour, the travel writers stopped at the Dough Hut in the West End.

City welcomes British journalists

City officials welcomed British journalists to Long Beach last week in an effort to promote the community as a destination worth visiting while “on holiday” in Manhattan. more

By Ben Strack | 5/18/16

The City Council approved fee increases, though not for daily passes for residents.

Long Beach ups cost of beach passes

At a special meeting on Monday, the City Council voted 4-1 to increase the price of beach passes — which went on sale on Tuesday — saying that the hike would generate $1 million more in revenue. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/12/16

The city has selected local vendors for the new comfort stations along the boardwalk, like this one at Riverside Boulevard.

Vendors selected for new comfort stations

Visitors to Long Beach’s iconic boardwalk will now have more food options along the 2.2-mile span beginning Memorial Day weekend, after the City Council approved the vendors to occupy new comfort stations for the upcoming beach season at Tuesday’s meeting. more

By Ben Strack | 4/21/16

The city sent a letter to various federal agencies this week asking them to address the findings of a report that found a lack of remediation in Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy.

City calls on feds to address concerns at Channel Park

In the wake of a study released by ERASE Racism last week that raised concerns about health and safety issues at the Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy, the city sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FEMA and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery this week calling on those agencies to address the report’s findings. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/6/16

Schnirman included on top 50 L.I. ‘power list’

Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman was recently included on the 13th annual Long Island Press Power List for 2015, which represents the top 50 Long Islanders who have had a significant influence and impact on the region. more

3/30/16

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