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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
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U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice spoke out against the clawbacks at a press conference in Long Beach in July at the home of Liz Treston on Wyoming Avenue.
FEMA abandons clawbacks on Sandy victims
In what local officials and advocates are calling a win for Hurricane Sandy victims, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Wednesday that any additional flood insurance … more
Photos by Kristie Arden/Herald The beach was packed for this year’s Michelle O’Neill volleyball tournament despite the threat of rain.
A banner year for the Michelle O'Neill tourney
Though thunderclouds hovered overhead for most of the day, thousands crowded the Laurelton Boulevard beach last Saturday for the 19th annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament — a benefit … more
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Luc Esformes, far left, Emma Gilroy, Max Tunney and Alexandra Kapilian.
LBHS students to perform in All-State ensembles
Four Long Beach High School students have been selected to participate in All-State musical ensembles, a prestigious honor that resulted from their New York State School Music Association audition … more
Kohn played the drums and performed as Joe Kane in a Big Band since the 1940s and until his death.
Big Band musician Joe Kohn dies at 93
Longtime Big Band musician and former local newspaper publisher Joe Kohn passed away on Monday, Sept. 7 in Long Beach. He was 93. Kohn had a long history performing under the stage name Joe … more
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A fleet of Long Beach School District buses.
First day of school mired in bus delays
The first day of school got off to a bumpy start last week, as the Long Beach School District struggled through several bus scheduling errors that left some students waiting as long as an hour for … more
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Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky called on National Grid to waive fees for Sandy victims who are in the process of demolishing or elevating their homes.
National Grid waives fees for Sandy victims
National Grid announced last week that it would cease charging fees to Hurricane Sandy victims who are in the process of demolishing or elevating their homes for disconnecting and reconnecting their … more
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Courtesy City of Long Beach About 200 people attended the ceremony last Sunday, hosted by the city and VFW Post 1384.
WTC steel monument formally dedicated
On Sunday, a steel beam recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center was dedicated at a ceremony attended by about 200 people at the VFW Plaza, on West Park Avenue at Grand Boulevard. … more
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The Superblock ruling means that the city is on the hook for a whopping $19 million.
Long Beach Superblock appeal denied
In what has been described as a setback for the city in the long and tedious legal saga involving the Superblock, the New York State Court of Appeals has rejected Long Beach’s appeal of a ruling … more
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Christina Daly/HeraldAngela Rondinella, rescue, proudly held a flag bearing the names of civilians who died in the 9/11 attacks.
Long Beach remembers those lost on 9/11
County Legislator Denise Ford held her annual 9/11 memorial service at the Virginia Avenue Garden of Remembrance on Friday, one of several ceremonies held throughout the barrier island to honor the sacrifices of the first responders and victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. more
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