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The city’s future plans sat inked on poster boards around an upstairs room in the public library on Aug. 9, as residents mingled, envisioning Long Beach’s new look and offering feedback on development and resiliency initiatives. more

By Ben Strack | 8/17/16

Army Corps breaks ground

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer joined U.S. Rep. Peter King, Col. David Caldwell of the Army Corps of Engineers and local officials in Point Lookout on Wednesday to officially break ground on a long-awaited project to strengthen and protect the barrier island’s coastline from future storms. more

By Ben Strack | 8/10/16

Residents and city officials gathered on July 19 at Kennedy Plaza in support of a ban on plastic bags, that scatter by the thousands into Reynolds Channel and elsewhere.

Residents rally to ban plastic bags

Residents and community leaders joined members of the Long Beach City Council in Kennedy Plaza on July 19 to rally for city legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags. more

By Ben Strack | 7/28/16

Though Long Beach netted a record $4.3 million in beach pass revenue last summer, City Manager Jack Schnirman said the city is already ahead of last year’s pace.

More food concessions open on boardwalk

At the peak of one of the city’s busiest summer seasons, two more food concessions opened up in time for the July Fourth weekend, and more comfort stations are prepared for grand openings originally scheduled for May. more

By Ben Strack | 7/13/16

The $230 million project calls for the rehabilitation of 17 existing jetties, or groins, and construction of four new ones, as well as the addition of roughly 4.7 million cubic yards of sand for a system of berms and dunes along 35,000 feet of shoreline from Long Beach to Point Lookout.

Army Corps project begins this month

Trucks will begin hauling 250,000 tons of large stones through the West End and the city this month as the Army Corps of Engineers begins work on a large-scale coastal protection project that … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/6/16

Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Paul Ferrante, left, and City Council President Len Torres, right, greeted overall 10-mile winner Sean Prinz at the finish line.

Hundreds turn out for City Manager’s Race to Remember

The Long Beach Recreation Department held its annual City Manager’s 10-mile and 5K Race to Remember on May 29. More than 500 runners competed in the 40th annual event that, for the first time, … more

By Anthony Mitthauer-Orza | 6/2/16

Despite a smoking ban and increased beach fees, thousands flocked to Long Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, which officials called a good start to the summer season. Photo by Jason Belsky, www.filmbyair.com

Memorial Day weekend brings large crowds to Long Beach

Residents and tourists flocked to the city’s beaches over the Memorial Day weekend for a sample of the upcoming summer season, and the city described the turnout as “terrific.” “[T]he … more

By Ben Strack | 6/1/16

The city’s new “Clean Team,” made up of city crew members, pictured, will now work year-round to keep Long Beach’s business district looking its best.

City to collect fees for ‘Clean Team’ services

The city unveiled plans to launch a “Clean Team” at last week’s City Council meeting in order to make the downtown areas more welcoming to tourists and residents. more

By Ben Strack | 5/26/16

The budget includes a 1.94 percent property tax levy increase, and a 4.3 percent surcharge to cover the remainder of the Superblock judgment.

City Council approves budget by 3-2 vote

After three public hearings and a backlash from residents over tax increases totaling more than 8 percent in the proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year, the City Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a revised $90.1 million spending plan that reduces the property tax levy increase and eliminates raises for council members and City Manager Jack Schnirman. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/26/16

Halfway through the tour, the travel writers stopped at the Dough Hut in the West End.

City welcomes British journalists

City officials welcomed British journalists to Long Beach last week in an effort to promote the community as a destination worth visiting while “on holiday” in Manhattan. more

By Ben Strack | 5/18/16

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