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The owner of the 6-acre Superblock property is slated to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 23, a day after a proposal to develop the property, pictured last April, is presented to the Chamber of Commerce.

After decades of false starts and drawn-out legal battles, there is a new plan to develop the long-vacant Superblock property: Officials say that the owner of the land is expected to appear before … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/15/14

The city is extending its post-Hurricane Sandy marketing campaign into the winter months in an attempt to help businesses during the holidays, an initiative that includes another TV commercial featuring the new boardwalk lights, pictured.

Long Beach hits the airwaves — again

Just as the city took to the airwaves to promote that it was open for business in the summer, a new marketing campaign is underway to let everyone know there is quite a bit to do here in the winter … more

12/11/13

Chris Quinn and his daughter, Leah, 2, checked out the new holiday lights on the boardwalk at a ceremony on Monday.

Holiday events aim to draw visitors to Long Beach

The holiday season kicked off in Long Beach this week with a number of festive events, including the lighting of the new boardwalk holiday lights. Events and activities are scheduled during the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/4/13

Project 11561 founders Allison Kallelis, far left, Heather O'Grady, Jackie Wilkinson and Jessie Farrell used crowdfunding to raise $10,000 for holiday lights in the West End.

Miracle on Beech Street

This week, a group of residents and West End business owners met their fundraising goal to replace holiday lights in the West End that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy, one of the many initiatives … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 11/20/13

Hundreds of people gathered on the beach in June for the shooting of a commercial starring Long Beach native Billy Crystal that was used to promote the city in the aftermath of Sandy.

City terms summer season a success

After an exhaustive marketing effort by Long Beach officials to attract visitors to town in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, City Manager Jack Schnirman described the summer after the storm as a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/25/13

The chamber will hold its second street fair on Sept. 7-8. The July event attracted thousands of people and featured booths run mostly by local businesses.

L.B. Chamber to hold street fair Sept. 7-8

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold its second street fair on Sept. 7 and 8, part of an effort to attract visitors to the city and help local businesses in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/30/13

Lauree Elovich-Vasta, the daughter of the late Larry Elovich, blew her dad a kiss when a street sign was unveiled in his memory at New York Avenue.

A fitting tribute to ‘Mr. Long Beach’

Hundreds turned out for the inaugural Larry Elovich 5K memorial fun run and walk last Saturday, an event that many said was a fitting tribute to a man who is credited with transforming Long Beach … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Kevin Cabello | 8/8/13

Kings pharmacy at 639 E. Park Ave. closed its doors on Monday. A sign on the door said that it had merged with Rite Aid.

Kings Pharmacy abruptly closes its doors

Kings Pharmacy, at 639 E. Park Ave., closed abruptly on Monday after it was acquired by Rite Aid, to the chagrin of some customers who said they relied on the neighborhood pharmacy for its … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/5/13

Larry Elovich marched in the 2006 Memorial Day Parade in Long Beach.

Larry Elovich memorial 5K fun run set for Aug. 3

The inaugural Larry Elovich 5K memorial fun run and walk is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. The event will start and finish at New York Avenue, between Broadway and the beach.  The Larry … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/1/13

Jetty Bar and Grill in the West End reopened in early May.

Long Beach businesses stage a comeback after Sandy

Eight months after Hurricane Sandy’s floodwater destroyed its movie screens and theater seats, the projectors at Long Beach Cinemas are expected to roll again in the near future. Owner Seth … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Kieran Lynch | 7/10/13

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