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City to hire law firm after aggrieved cops file $39 million suit

Nearly two months after five Long Beach police officers and one recent retiree filed a $39 million federal lawsuit against the city amid allegations of political retribution and violations of their … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/13/12

Pro surfer TJ Gumiela is among the 48 competitors taking part in Surf Week’s NYSea Open dedicated to George Geiser.

Get ready for Surf Week!

Surf Week, hosted by the Allegria Hotel and presented by NY Sea Productions, will take place July 11-14, and feature an array of events, including several benefits, parties, concerts and assorted contests. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/11/12

Kurt Doerbecker, pictured when he was a member of the Queens College Knights baseball team, was shot and killed last year when he allegedly confronted police with a knife.

No charges against cops in fatal Point Lookout shooting

Nassau County police officers who were involved in the fatal shooting of a former Long Beach High School and Queens College baseball star last year were cleared of criminal charges by the Nassau … more

By Vanessa Canner and Anthony Rifilato | 7/11/12

Police arrested and charged two juvenile girls with grand larceny after stealing a handbag from a Long Beach nail salon in May.

Police charge duo with purse-snatching

The two girls who were wanted for grand larceny following a theft at a Long Beach nail salon in May were arrested and charged with grand larceny after police sought the media’s help in identifying the subjects. more

By Vanessa Canner | 7/6/12

The city’s bus fares have increased from $1.50 to $2 on the Long Beach route, and from $2 to $2.50 on the Point Lookout line.

City increases bus fares and water fees

Long Beach residents will be paying more to ride the bus this month — and will see increases in their water and sewer bills in the fall — as the city contends with its financial woes. The … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/3/12

Council members Scott Mandel, left, Fran Adelson and Len Torres said that they would vote to approve a measure to rotate the council presidency every six months.

Adelson stepping down as council president

City Council President Fran Adelson was set to step down at Thursday’s council meeting after just six months, and hand the position over to Vice President Len Torres. Adelson, Torres and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/3/12

Allergia hotel owner Allen Rosenberg said that the hotel’s spa is expected to open next year, now that the property has emerged from bankruptcy.

Back on top

“This project is breaking the first rule in Real Estate 101: Don’t fall in love with the bricks,” said Allegria Hotel owner Allen Rosenberg, 49, sitting at a table in the hotel’s lounge … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/28/12

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos sponsored a bill to allow Long Beach to issue up to $15 million in serial bonds to pay down its deficit. The bill was one of several borrowing measures that never made it to a vote and died in committee.

Senate kills Long Beach’s deficit financing bill

State legislation that would have allowed Long Beach to issue millions of dollars in serial bonds to pay down a $10.25 million deficit over 10 years — and avoid hitting residents with a 16 percent … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/22/12

The War on Drugs is set to perform at the Tommy Brull Foundation’s Shine a Light Music Festival on July 21.

Going to ‘war’ for Camp Anchor

What: The Shine a Light Music Festival featuring The War On Drugs, Dean & Britta and Wormburner, a benefit show for Camp Anchor.When: Saturday, July 21. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/21/12

The City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to issue $5 million in tax anticipation notes to make July payroll.

City borrows $5 million to make payroll

As the city contends with a projected $10.25 million deficit, the City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday to borrow $5 million in tax-anticipation notes in order to make payroll at the beginning of … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/20/12

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