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I have made no secret of my opposition to the egregious tax giveaway the City of Long Beach is eager to give to luxury development giant iStar. Last Wednesday . . . more

3/3/16

South Nassau Communities Hospital representatives presented the results of a study that concluded that a full-service hospital with 50 beds would lose more than $10 million per year.

Residents criticize South Nassau’s proposed use of FEMA funds

South Nassau Communities Hospital presented the results of a study of the barrier island’s medical needs to more than 100 residents at Lindell Elementary School on Monday, where hospital officials said that using $170 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency and state funds to build a hospital that resident have been calling for would result in the loss of more than $10 million a year. more

By Ben Strack | 3/3/16

The Long Beach City Council observed Black History Month at its Feb. 16 meeting, in recognition of the countless accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans. The council honored Dina Bryant, Runnie Myles, Marcus Tinker, Marv McMoore Jr., Naomi Teemer, Nicole Hall, Sara Dingle, and Wilton Tobin for their contributions to the community and commitment to improving the lives of residents. Photo courtesy City of Long Beach

A reflection on Black History Month

For the first time in the history of Long Beach, we acknowledged Black History Month and the contributions of African-Americans to our country as well as to our beloved city. Black History … more

By Anissa Moore | 2/29/16

City Council members Anissa Moore and Len Torres met Stephanie Espina, the director of freshman admissions at Adelphi University.

MLK Center hosts first college fair

Long Beach’s Martin Luther King Center held its first college fair on Feb. 18, part of a broader effort by the city to implement economic empowerment programs in the North Park neighborhood. more

By Ben Strack | 2/25/16

City Council members Eileen Goggin, far left, Anthony Eramo, Len Torres, Anissa Moore, Scott Mandel, and City Manager Jack Schnirman. Photo courtesy City of Long Beach

City Council at odds over presidency

City Council President Len Torres was reappointed the council’s de facto leader on Jan. 1, but not before Councilwoman Eileen Goggin argued that newly minted Councilwoman Anissa Moore — who … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/16

Anissa Moore was sworn into office by State Supreme Court Justice Sharon Gianelli at the ceremony on Jan. 1. Photos by Susan Grieco/Herald

Moore lauded at historic inauguration

Anissa Moore, who brushed off an initial lack of support from the local Democratic club after she was not chosen to run for City Council in the September primary and went on to collect the most … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/16

Eric Dunetz/Herald City Council President Len Torres spoke about the way Hurricane Sandy united the community in a time of need.

Bruised but not broken

The memory of the morning after Hurricane Sandy struck the barrier island is still vivid for Delaware Avenue resident Penny Ryan, “I remember walking out and everyone was like a zombie,” Ryan … more

By Matthew Ern | 11/4/15

NY Rising announces major policy changes

In response to a letter sent by the City Council to the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery in May, NY Rising has announced major policy changes that would greatly reduce the burden on condo and … more

11/4/15

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.”

City to improve Park Avenue

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

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