Local politicians and community leaders descended on the main entrance to Belmont Park, on Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont, on Dec. 10 to voice their concerns about the possible installation of video …
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By Steve Smirti
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12/15/15
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God has blessed the City of Long Beach with a magnificent oceanfront and a fabulous bay area along Reynolds Channel. For years it has attracted thousands of visitors to vacation or to spend a day relaxing at the beach. But the city has gone through some very tough times . . .
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10/29/15
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In an effort to rebuild a more sustainable Long Beach, the city’s Department of Economic Development continues to advance its Comprehensive Plan in accordance with feedback gathered at community …
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By Matthew Ern
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10/29/15
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In what local officials and advocates are calling a win for Hurricane Sandy victims, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Wednesday that any additional flood insurance …
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9/17/15
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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.
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9/17/15
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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 …
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By Matthew Ern
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9/3/15
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Q. I got a letter from my village that says my house needs to be lifted, and that it’s mandatory because I was lucky enough to be 50 percent damaged by Sandy.
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By Monte Leeper
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7/22/15
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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 …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/5/15
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By far, the greatest scam I’ve ever seen involves a long-controversial 6-acre vacant plot of beachfront property in Long Beach known as the Superblock. Despite many promises of developments . . .
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6/4/15
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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 …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/3/15
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