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All overdoses are bad, not just from illegal drugs

Drug abuse and overdoses are a very discussed topic right now. There is currently a perception that it is becoming more prevalent and through all walks of life — including celebrities like Philip … more

By Sam Pinto | 3/12/14

City Manager Jack Schnirman said that the city would hire consultants to evaluate its emergency services in the wake of the hospital’s closing.

City to conduct review of its emergency services

The city is launching a comprehensive evaluation of its emergency response services in the wake of Long Beach Medical Center’s closing, which officials say continues to strain Fire Department … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/6/14

Urgent-care center opens in West End

A new urgent-care center opened in the West End on Monday, a much-needed facility in a city that is still without a local hospital more than a year after Hurricane Sandy. CityMD, which is … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/2/14

Carbon Monoxide — what you need to know about this killer

While awareness about Carbon Monoxide has increased in recent years, a better understanding of how CO relates to your home is in order. Each year, hundreds of people die from CO poisoning — deaths … more

By Sam Pinto | 1/2/14

Fire Commissioner Scott Kemins and Barbara DuBow Bernardino fielded questions at a Dec. 11 community forum about LBMC.

Fire commish: Long Beach needs a local E.R.

With Long Beach Medical Center closed, it takes a Long Beach Fire Department ambulance an average of 12 to 20 minutes to transport someone to South Nassau Communities Hospital, up from the average … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/18/13

Deep-fried turkey: very tasty … and very dangerous

Our homes will soon be filled with the aromas of food being cooked. Undoubtedly, some homes will also be filled with smoke — hopefully from a few overcooked appetizers rather than a kitchen or … more

By Sam Pinto | 11/21/13

Who you gonna call?

The Long Beach Fire Department protects the areas of Long Beach and Atlantic Beach. We respond to everything concerning fire, rescue and medical emergencies. The LBFD is made up of career and … more

By Sam Pinto | 11/14/13

National Grid investigating reports of gas emergency

National Grid is investigating an overwhelming gas odor that residents are reporting in the President Streets. National Grid spokeswoman Wendy Ladd said that the utility began receiving calls for … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/14/13

The 100 block of East Park on the south side was flooded.

LBFD rescues pedestrian from sinkhole

Widespread street flooding and numerous rescues by the Long Beach Fire Department on Friday served as a stark reminder of the city's vulnerability to coastal storms as Tropical Storm Andrea made its … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/7/13

Five injured in Long Beach deck collapse

“I heard, ‘Help, help!’ and then I ran downstairs,” recounted 18-year-old Maureen Banegos, who lives two doors away and was one of the first people to run outside her apartment and dial 911. … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/3/13

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