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The JCC took over before and after-care in Long Beach schools and parents have voiced concerns.

Parents of children at JCC-run before- and after-school programs in Long Beach are complaining about the level of care that the youngsters are receiving and are seeking change. The complaints came … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/27/22

Harvey Weisenberg, 88, was presented with a plaque from the Long Beach PBA after donating $5,000.

Weisenberg gives library $25K, PBA $5K

On the first floor of the Long Beach Public Library, around the corner from the front desk and by the bookshelves, there’s a banner: “Harvey Weisenberg: A lifetime of sand, sea and … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/27/22

Co-chairs Leah Rosensweig-Tozer and James Lynch surrounded by the rest of the chamber’s board.

L.B. Chamber of Commerce adds 3 board members

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce has added three new members to its board at its meeting at the Allegria Hotel Monday night. The new board members, John Boland, Benjamin Metzger and Mike Ruvolo, … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/27/22

The city council is weighing a plan to install parking meters in Long Beach’s downtown business district.

Can meters solve city’s parking woes?

The City of Long Beach had parking meters in the 1960s, but they weren’t very popular, and the money, some said, kept disappearing from the machines. With parking even more of a headache … more

By James Bernstein | 1/20/22

During his time as chairman, Ian Danby said, the Chamber of Commerce has “become much more relevant.” He will remain the group’s treasurer.

L.B. chamber chair steps down

Ian Danby, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce chairman for the past four years, stepped down recently to devote more time to his marketing firm, but will remain with the chamber as treasurer. He … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/20/22

Ian Danby has stepped down as chairman of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce after four years. He will remain the treasurer of the board for the foreseeable future.

Danby steps down as chamber chairman

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce member Ian Danby has stepped down as chairman. He will remain as treasurer for the chamber. Danby, who has been a member of the chamber for the past eight years, was … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 1/17/22

LB Council opts out of state’s retail marijuana program

The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to opt out of a New York State program that would have allowed the establishment of a dispensary to sell retail marijuana. The council … more

By James Bernstein | 12/22/21

Businesses throughout Long Beach are struggling with new covid mandates put in place by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Reactions to mask mandate are mixed

At Shine’s, one of Long Beach’ most popular bars on the West End, co-owner Brent Wilson said he sensed problems on the horizon when he read Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new Covid-19 … more

By James Bernstein | 12/16/21

Sorrento’s, the Italian eatery that has been a staple in Long Beach for about 20 years, reopened with a new West End shop.

Sorrento’s back open with West End shop

Sorrento’s, a popular Long Beach eatery that had been in business for over 20 years before a fire destroyed it and an adjoining tattoo parlor in May, has re-opened. The restaurant opened at … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 12/2/21

Business chiefs honored by local chamber

When a fire ripped through a building in Long Beach last May housing the popular Sorrento’s restaurant and Abyss Tattoo parlor, Megan Casey, of Long Beach, did what she has always done in … more

By Brendan Carpenter and James Bernstein | 11/18/21

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