The City Council approved a $20 million short-term borrowing measure at its Aug. 19 meeting to cover the lingering costs of Hurricane Sandy. The measure will fund rebuilding projects ranging from …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/14
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A Long Beach landlord agreed to pay what city officials are calling a record fine earlier this month for renting illegal apartments that created unsafe conditions for tenants, generated numerous …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/14
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When he’s not working as a camp director at Skudin Surf school, or doing volunteer work with children with special needs for the nonprofit Surf for All, professional surfer TJ Gumiela is training, …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/13/14
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Q: I own a seasonal business in Suffolk County wherein most of our sales occur in the summer months. Typically, I am able to pay vendors and other suppliers, who I’ve known for decades, …
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By Edward J. LoBello
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8/13/14
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Q: I own a retail business on a busy street. Last year was a very icy winter and while I tried to keep the sidewalk and the path to the door clear, the town did not do a …
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By Michael Serpico
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8/13/14
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The Beach to Bay Central Council of Civic Associations, a community group that has led the charge in the last year to restore medical services to Long Beach, filed a complaint with New York state …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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8/13/14
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The City Council voted unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday to install automated teller machines at various municipal buildings throughout Long Beach, part of a contract agreement with Bethpage …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/8/14
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The city officially unveiled its new “boardwalk directories” this week, part of an effort to promote local businesses. The directories include maps of local establishments, much like a mall …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/8/14
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A year after Long Beach’s iconic boardwalk reopened, city officials say they are looking to improve the 2.2-mile structure, mainly by adding amenities and activities to make it a “family-friendly …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/6/14
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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 …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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7/25/14
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