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Todd Kaminsky, with his wife, Ellen, was sworn in by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last Sunday.

In what many described as an unprecedented turnout by leaders of both political parties and residents representing a diverse cross-section of Long Beach, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swore Democratic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/15

The City Council voted to switch to single-stream recycling last week.

Long Beach to single-stream its recycling

The city approved a measure last week to launch a single-stream recycling program that it said will be a more efficient and environmentally friendly collection method. The City Council voted … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/23/14

Court documents show that former City Councilman Mike Fagen provided emails to help bolster a $39 million lawsuit against the city, the Long Beach Police Department, City Council members and others. City officials claim they were forged.

Fagen turns on ex council-mates

Former Democratic City Councilman Mike Fagen, who was forced to step down last year after he was convicted of fraud, provided emails to help six Long Beach police officers in their lawsuit against … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/3/14

Assistant city attorney Robert Agostisi, right, pictured at a public meeting in September, where he fielded residents’ questions regarding a new program to help homeowners repair their damaged sewer laterals, was named corporation counsel.

Agostisi named new corporation counsel

Assistant Corporation Counsel Robert Agostisi has been named the new head attorney for the city, after former Corporation Counsel Corey Klein was elected City Court judge earlier this month. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/26/14

Actor Billy Crystal, center, and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, right, were joined by city officials at a press conference on Monday, where they called on FEMA and HUD to cover the city's costs of removing and replacing trees destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.

Crystal and Schumer ‘stump’ for Long Beach

Actor Billy Crystal stood on the corner of Monroe Boulevard and East Chester Street, just a few blocks from where he grew up, and recalled playing ball as a boy in the center malls along Park … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/15/14

City OKs $8.4 million bond measure

The City Council unanimously approved an $8.4 million bond measure on Aug. 15 for a slew of infrastructure projects throughout the city, as part of a capital improvement plan that was approved in … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/27/14

The city plans to install a 2,300-foot-long seawall along Reynolds Channel, as well as adjustable barriers and other initiatives along the bay.

Long Beach moves forward on protection plan

Nine months after Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to Long Beach and announced that the state would provide $13 million to fund flood protection measures for the city’s industrial district, the City Council … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/6/14

A revised lawsuit claims that emails show the Democratic administration targeted five police officers who supported the Republicans.

City officials say emails were ‘doctored’

A federal civil rights lawsuit filed against the city two years ago by six Long Beach police officers, who say they were demoted and reassigned shortly after Democrats regained control of City … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/30/14

Boardwalk directories, like this one at Riverside beach, will include maps of local businesses.

L.B. aims to boost tourism, support local businesses with new initiatives

While last summer could be considered something of a rebound for Long Beach in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the city seems to be riding high this season, basking in good publicity and … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/25/14

Gov. Cuomo, pictured on National Boulevard days after Hurricane Sandy,on Wednesday that the state will provide funding to cover local governments’ costs to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Cuomo: State to cover city’s share of Sandy rebuilding

Gov. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the state will provide funding to cover local governments’ costs to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy. As part of the Federal … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/23/14

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