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Face-off on Facebook over Long Beach city manager

A new Facebook group calling for the removal of City Manager Jack Schnirman has raised the ire of a number of residents, who are demanding that they be removed from the group, saying that they … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/11/12

Taxes jump in proposed Long Beach city budget

The city released a summary of its proposed 2012-13 budget on Tuesday, an $87.9 million spending plan that includes “significant” spending cuts and no layoffs, but comes with a 4.1 percent … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/11/12

Long Beach resident William Johnson urged the administration to be more transparent in its hiring practices.

Long Beach city officials urged to hire more minorities

North Park residents sent a clear message to city officials on Wednesday: stick to your campaign pledge to hire more minorities, and don’t layoff the few that are currently working for the city. … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/6/12

City Manager Jack Schnirman gave a presentation to residents at the March 27 council meeting, saying that the new administration has saved the city $1.4 million.

Residents prod Long Beach city manager, council over new hires

City Manager Jack Schnirman attempted to dispel rumors surrounding the administration’s hiring practices last week, after several residents and a councilman prodded city officials at two council … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/4/12

The city recently put a hold on a bike-sharing plan after DecoBike began work to install its kiosks, such as this concrete slab on Lafayette Blvd., in residential areas.

Long Beach puts the brakes on DecoBike plan

City officials recently put the brakes on a plan to launch a bike-sharing program in Long Beach after an outcry from residents who noticed workers tearing up several grassy medians in residential … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/4/12

Former City Manager Charles Theofan was appointed Deputy County Executive last week.

Mangano taps Theofan for county post

Former Long Beach City Manager Charles Theofan — who left office in December shortly after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the city’s credit rating five levels to a step above junk … more

Anthony Rifilato | 4/3/12

Former councilman takes aim at new administration; resident raises concerns over proposed surfing beaches

Says Dems have done nothing to slow spending To the Editor: For three months, all we have heard from the new administration is the supposedly horrific state of the city's finances. This … more

3/28/12

A special council meeting was held on Tuesday, and a resolution was passed to borrow $6 million in order to make payroll and maintain city services.

Long Beach City Council approves $6 million borrowing measure

The City Council unanimously approved a $6 million borrowing measure on Tuesday in order to pay its workers and help close a $10.2 million deficit as the city attempts to avoid a further … more

Anthony Rifilato | 3/28/12

Th City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, where it will be asked to approve a $6 million borrowing measure.

Long Beach to float $6 million borrowing measure

The City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, where it will be asked to approve a $6 million borrowing measure to help close the bulk of a $10.2 million deficit and avoid a further … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/24/12

City officials called on New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's office to conduct an audit of the city.

State comptroller to audit Long Beach’s finances

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is launching an audit of Long Beach’s finances next month, as the city grapples with a $10.25 million deficit and a credit-rating downgrade by Moody’s … more

Anthony Rifilato | 3/22/12

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