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Republican-backed candidates Mike Franceschini, far left, Janna Jachniewicz and Damian Walsh. Democrats Scott Mandel, left, Eilleen Goggin and Anthony Eramo.

Long Beach City Council candidates to face off

Six candidates running for three open seats on the Long Beach City Council will square off in a forum at the Long Beach Public Library this week, in a run-up to the election on Nov. 5 that could … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/16/13

Republican Congressman Peter King, speaking at Hofstra University in March, opposed the House Republican leadership, whom many blame for the shutdown, after Democrats rebuffed Republican demands to delay implementation of the Affordable Health Care Act.

Gov't shutdown could impact Sandy efforts

According to Federal Emergency Management Agency officials, the partial shutdown of the federal government could impact some of the agency’s Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts, though previously … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/2/13

Talks between LBMC and South Nassau Communities Hospital are ongoing, part of a "strong" effort to reopen the medical center, officials said.

LBMC merger talks continue

Long Beach Medical Center officials are continuing talks with South Nassau Communities Hospital about a merger in the hopes of reopening the barrier island’s only hospital, which has remained … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/26/13

Reconstruction program aimed at mitigating future flooding.

Council approves residential bulkhead project

The City Council passed a resolution at last week’s meeting that paves the way for residents who live on the bay to rebuild bulkheads that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. City officials … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/25/13

Michael Franceschini, Janna Jachniewicz and Damian Walsh.

Long Beach City Council race heats up

In the battle for seats on the Long Beach City Council, three Republican-backed candidates are looking to unseat two Democratic incumbents and regain control of the city from the Democrats on Nov. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/11/13

City officials and residents celebrated last Saturday’s reopening of the Long Beach Martin Luther King Center, which was closed for seven months as it underwent repairs following Hurricane Sandy.

MLK Center reopens with a celebration

After seven months without its community center, North Park residents were thrilled to celebrate the reopening of the MLK Center last Saturday. “A lot of the community felt like they were at a … more

Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/5/13

Debbie and Ron Gialanze were not covered for damage that the National Flood Insurance Program defines as earth movement, even though flooding caused it.

Rallying against FEMA ‘loophole’

“You should have been in your house nine months ago,” County Legislator Dave Denenberg (D-Merrick) told the crowd. “… [T]here was no earth moving, that was floodwaters. This has to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/4/13

City officials accepted a check in June from Billy Crystal and his wife, Janice, that was donated to the city’s Relief Fund. Officials say Crystal is involved in determining how the money is spent.

City loosens purse strings on relief money

Many residents gathered at the beach two months ago to see actor Billy Crystal present a giant check to the city for its Long Beach Relief Fund. Since then, many have wondered how that money would … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/28/13

The city announced the opening of yet another section of the boardwalk on Friday.

New section of Long Beach boardwalk opens

The city announced the opening of yet another section of the new boardwalk on Friday, and residents will now be able to stroll, bike and run on the most recently completed addition, west of Laurelton … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/9/13

Tenants at 10 Monroe Blvd. said that they hope repairs to the building's two elevators are made soon.

Elevator problems persist at Long Beach high-rise

Scott Meyer heard the commotion when he returned home to 10 Monroe Blvd. on July 27. The superintendent of the seven-story apartment building was in the lobby, trying to pry open the elevator doors … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/2/13

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