Bob Dominico, 56, has lived in a small studio apartment at 661 W. Broadway for six years. Dominico said he does not know where he will go when his lease expires on Nov. 1. “I may have to move out …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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10/10/12
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Mustaches For Kids is a national, volunteer-run organization. Each year, participants, or “growers,” raise money by growing mustaches. They shave their faces — except for the ’stache — a …
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By James Bogdan
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10/5/12
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The Long Island Crisis Center held its fourth annual “Let’s Walk, Let’s Talk … Stepping Together to Prevent Suicide” event on September 30th on the boardwalk at Riverside Boulevard.
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By Fran Karliner
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10/5/12
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Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices.
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10/4/12
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Moody’s Investors Service, the credit-rating agency that downgraded Long Beach’s rating five levels last year to a step above junk bond status, is calling the city’s effort to reduce its …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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10/3/12
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The St. Brendan’s Day Irish Parade and Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the West End each year, was nearly canceled last month amid an outcry from residents who say they have had …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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10/3/12
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State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and his wife, Ellen, filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court this week against AHRC Nassau — a private organization that provides services for more than 2,200 …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Alex Costello
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10/3/12
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The City Council voted 3-2 at last week’s meeting to approve a three-year, 6.6 percent deficit reduction surcharge that will appear on residents’ tax bills, but not before a number of residents …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/27/12
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Before Larry Elovich’s funeral service at Temple Emanu-el on Monday ended with the playing of his favorite Frank Sinatra song, “My Way,” former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato recalled meeting his …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/26/12
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“Everywhere you look in Long Beach, you see [reminders] of Larry Elovich: the boardwalk that we run on, the thriving shops and restaurants, the beautiful beaches …,” said Elovich’s daughter, …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/26/12
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