“The beach was out of control — the ocean was out of control,” Ohio Avenue resident Billy King said on Sunday, a few days after he decided to hunker down with his family and ride out Hurricane …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/31/11
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A Long Beach city councilman was blasted in the media earlier this week for collecting a hefty FDNY disability pension following his retirement in 2001.
A story in the July 6 issue of the New …
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Anthony Rifilato
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7/8/10
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After some heated words were exchanged, the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday passed the city's proposed $79.2 million budget, which for typical homeowners will mean a property tax increase ranging …
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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5/26/10
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Five months into their term, City Councilmen Len Torres and Mike Fagen are challenging how the city does business.
Elected in November, the councilmen said they have serious issues with the …
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ARIELLA MONTI
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5/5/10
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The Long Beach Police Department continues to tap its collective fingers, waiting for a new contract after the City Council shot down the latest proposal at Tuesday's meeting.
Council members …
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Joseph Kellard
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4/21/10
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By a margin of 10 votes, the 77 officers of the Long Beach Police Department approved a contract on April 7 that the City Council will vote on at next Tuesday's meeting. While some characterize the …
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Joseph Kellard
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4/14/10
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What must the Long Beach Civil Service Commission do to finally straighten out its operations after being rated among the worst government-employment organizations in the state for decades?
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Joseph Kellard
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4/7/10
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LSeasoned Long Beach political observers tried to recall the last time they had seen such a large turnout at an inauguration ceremony for the 87-year-old City Council.
At last Sunday’s event, …
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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1/6/10
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Republican incumbent John McLaughlin and Democratic newcomers Mike Fagen and Len Torres racked up the most votes for three open seats in the Long Beach City Council election on Tuesday.
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JOSEPH KELLARD & ARIELLA MONTI
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11/4/09
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With Democrats Lenny Remo and Denise Tangney vacating their City Council seats, Republican John McLaughlin became the lone incumbent seeking re-election on Tuesday.
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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10/29/09
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