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Sen. Charles Schumer, with LBMC CEO Doug Meltzer in February, had urged FEMA to release funds to SNCH.

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would release $138 million to South Nassau Communities Hospital following its acquisition of the shuttered … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/28/14

Councilman Anthony Eramo at a press conference on the boardwalk on Tuesday, where he announced his candidacy for State Assembly.

Eramo to run for State Assembly

City Councilman Anthony Eramo, who was elected as part of a Democratic sweep last November that strengthened the Democratic majority on the council, announced Tuesday that he would run for State … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/20/14

A crucial scene from the TV show “The Good Wife” was filmed in these beds, but no actual patients have been in the hospital for over a year and a half.

Civic group tours shuttered hospital

For almost a year, while debate raged over the future of the Long Beach Medical Center, the facility has sat with beds ready to be filled, equipment ready to be staffed and an emergency room ready to … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/14/14

The Planning Committee submitted 17 projects to the state that tackled various aspects of storm mitigation throughout the city. This map shows where infrastructure improvements would be made.

State approves Long Beach’s CRP plan

The state recently approved the Long Beach Community Reconstruction Program Planning Committee’s spending plan for the $25 million it was given to defend the barrier island against the next severe … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/12/14

Judge approves sale of LBMC to South Nassau

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Monday approved the sale of the shuttered Long Beach Medical Center to South Nassau Communities Hospital, a move that is expected to pave the way for the opening of … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/12/14

South Nassau submits winning bid on LBMC

South Nassau Communities Hospital submitted the winning bid to acquire the shuttered Long Beach Medical Center’s hospital facility at a sale auction on Tuesday, but was outbid on LBMC’s Komanoff … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/8/14

City Manager Jack Schnirman gave a presentation on the proposed budget for fiscal 2014-15.

City budget includes small tax cut

The city on Tuesday floated its proposed $84.4 million budget for fiscal 2014-15, which includes a 1 percent tax cut for homeowners, after state lawmakers approved a bill earlier this year allowing … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/7/14

A group of volunteers removed a decrepit dock, above, and other debris from the Heron Street canal last Saturday, part of the Surfrider Foundation’s annual Earth Day cleanup.

Volunteers team up for Earth Day cleanup of Canals

Volunteers braved the cold and murky waters of the Canals — many donned in wetsuits and rubber gloves — to clear large debris and trash during the Surfrider Foundation’s annual Earth Day … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Kristie Arden | 5/1/14

LBMC bankruptcy hearing adjourned to May 12

A bankruptcy sale hearing that is expected to determine the fate of the Long Beach Medical Center property and its facilities has been adjourned to May 12. In February, the Long Beach Medical … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/1/14

Attorney Francis McQuade said that residents would file suit against the health department.

State urged to hold hospital hearing

“I was sitting in my living room with my wife dying in my arms, waiting for an ambulance, when there was a hospital in walking distance,” said Long Beach resident Andy Shapiro, recalling the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 4/24/14

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