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City Council President Thomas Sofield, Jr.
Democrats, Republicans vie for City Council seats
Leading up to the Nov. 8 election, The Herald sat down with Long Beach City Council candidates, who spoke about what they consider to be the most important issues and challenges facing the city. This … more
the city of long beach plans to submit an application to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to obtain a grant that would fund various improvements at the Georgia Avenue playground.
North Park residents call for playground renovations
The Long Beach City Council approved a resolution last week calling for a renovation of the Georgia Avenue playground in the West End — but not before hearing from North Park residents who asked … more
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Candidates running for three seats on the City Council participated in a debate at the Long Beach Public Library on OCt. 20.
Long Beach City Council debate illustrates political divide
While few political and personal barbs were exchanged between the six City Council candidates at the Oct. 20 Candidates’ Forum at the Long Beach Public Library, the criticism that did arise … more
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Candidates for the Long Beach City Council at the L.B. League of Woman Voters' forum on Oct. 20.
Long Beach City Council candidates square off
Candidates vying for a seat on the Long Beach City Council squared off in what was — for the most part — a civil debate last week, where two incumbents running on the Republican–led … more
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PBA pres sues Long Beach for $27.5m
The president of the Long Beach Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association has hit the city with a $27.5 million lawsuit after claiming that for years he was denied promotions for supporting the Democratic … more
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The Boardwalk Party, the group’s founders say, was created to draw attention to the aging structure.
New on the ballot: the Boardwalk Party
In the Nov. 8 election to fill three City Council seats, Long Beach residents will see a new party on the ballot, the Boardwalk Party. Its candidates, incumbent Len Torres, Fran Adelson and Scott … more
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At the Oct. 5 City Council meeting, Councilman Mike Fagen, far left, questioned the way in which building code violations were issued to Civil Service Commissioner Leary Wade. City Manager Charles Theofan, far right, said that Wade broke the law and that the violations were issued properly.
Imbroglio over Civil Service commish
City officials have postponed a public hearing to determine whether a Long Beach Civil Service commissioner who pleaded guilty to several building code violations should be removed from his … more
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City Councilman Mike Fagen and Councilman Len Torres voted against the reappointment of Long Beach Civil Service Commissioner Susan Mackston Solomon.
Councilmen question Civil Service commissioner's reappointment
The Long Beach City Council reappointed the city’s Civil Service commissioner last week, although two city councilmen voted against the resolution, with one questioning the appointment amid an … more
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Resident Karen Adamo asked the City Council about its retirement incentive program, which 19 city employees are expected to take advantage of this year.
City floats early retirement offer
The Long Beach City Council has approved an early-retirement incentive program that could affect 19 employees and eliminate 11 city jobs, part of an effort by the city to trim its work force and … more
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Residents at the July 20 City Council meeting called on council members to support an initiative by Councilman Len Torres that could lead to the creation of bike lanes throughout the city.
Cyclists call for bike lanes
On a typical Monday or Tuesday in the summer, a group of junior lifeguards can be found in front of Zamboni's Deli on West Park Avenue after their program ends for the day. Most, said Billy Papetti, … more
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