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Christina Daly/HeraldThe city chose Park Avenue, between Riverside and National boulevards, for its pilot program in part because of its proximity to the Long Island Rail Road station, what officials described as the “gateway to the city.”

In an effort to create a more attractive downtown and support local businesses, the city announced last week that it is undertaking a new streetscaping initiative to improve its business districts. … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/24/15

Sanity prevails in Long Beach

The verdict is in. As things stand now, the residents of the City of Long Beach will not be funding a $128 million tax break for luxury billionaire developer iStar. more

9/17/15

Photos by Maureen Lennon/Herald Skateboarders Iggy Mulqueen, far left, Jesse McEneaney and Shane McGrane with Cliff Skudin, Joe Rockman and City Councilman Anthony Eramo.

Long Beach opens new skate park

Long Beach officially has a new skate park, as the recently constructed facility opened for business on Sunday. The city celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, free clinic and skate … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/10/15

Democratic candidates get the nod

A week before the Sept. 10 Democratic primary for Long Beach City Council, two prominent lawmakers have thrown their support behind a separate slate of candidates running for three open council … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/3/15

Christina Daly/Herald Eight candidates running for three open seats on the Long Beach City Council answered residents’ questions at a primary forum at the Long Beach Public Library on Aug. 25, a debate attended by hundreds of residents.

Primary race heats up at forum

An unprecedented eight candidates vying for three open seats on the Long Beach City Council squared off at a candidates’ forum hosted by the local League of Women Voters at the Long Beach … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/3/15

City Council President Len Torres, left, Councilman Anthony Eramo and candidate Karen Adamo are the Long Beach Democratic Committee’s nominees for City Council this year.

L.B. Democrats to square off at candidates' forum

The race for three open seats on the City Council has been heating up in the weeks leading up to the Sept. 10 Democratic primary, amid an imbroglio between the leaders of the Long Beach and Nassau … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/15

Property tax breaks for Sandy victims

Legislation sponsored by State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky to grant tax relief to Hurricane Sandy victims passed in the Assembly and the State Senate last week, and is now awaiting Gov. Andrew … more

By Matthew Ern | 6/24/15

Former U.S. Sen. Al D'Amato called iStar's request for a 25-year tax abatement a "bait and switch."

Residents slam 25-year tax break for iStar

An overwhelming number of residents spoke against a proposed 25-year tax break a developer is seeking to build two luxury apartment towers on the vacant Superblock property at a public hearing on … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/5/15

Courtesy iStar iStar said the project will create a number of economic benefits for the city.

iStar defends Superblock tax break

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency was scheduled to hear from hundreds of residents at a hearing on Wednesday as the agency considers iStar’s request for a 25-year tax break, which … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/3/15

Council approves city budget

The city council voted unanimously to approve its proposed spending plan for the 2015-16 fiscal year at Tuesday’s council meeting. The budget totals $86 million, a 1.91 percent increase over the … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/20/15

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