U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and local officials called on federal regulators Wednesday to approve South Nassau Communities Hospital’s request to open and operate a 24-hour, 911-receiving emergency …
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By Matthew Ern
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7/2/15
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A redeveloped bayfront, a revitalized central business district and even a new location for City Hall were among the ideas discussed at a planning meeting last week aimed at gathering public input that could shape the future of Long Beach.
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By Matthew Ern
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6/24/15
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“Long Beach certainly knows how to throw a parade. People turn out in droves, it’s really inspiring,” City Manager Jack Schnirman said of what city officials called a larger-than-average …
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5/27/15
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Hundreds of runners took to the streets for the 39th annual City Manager’s 10-Mile Race to Remember Those Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice on May 24.
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By Matthew Ern
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5/27/15
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The new paramedics were welcomed at a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall last Friday, and are part of the administration’s effort to restructure the Fire Department.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/20/15
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The city presented its spending plan for the 2015-16 fiscal year at a City Council meeting on Tuesday. The proposed budget totals $86 million, a 1.91 percent increase over the current spending plan. …
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By Matthew Ern
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5/6/15
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Just in time for beautiful spring weather, residents will once again have access to a citywide bicycle-sharing program. The city began phasing in the bikes last weekend, and the roll out of …
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By Matthew Ern
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5/6/15
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Beachgoers will again have more food options to look forward to this summer, when the city rolls out its food truck court — the Shoregasboard — and brings back a variety of food vendors and …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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4/30/15
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The city released the design renderings for a new skate park last week, and construction of the new bowls, handrails and ramps is set to begin in the next few weeks.
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By Matthew Ern
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4/29/15
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U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice joined Long Beach officials on Monday to unveil the city’s new federally-funded trolley, one of eight vehicles replaced after the city’s public transit fleet suffered …
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4/29/15
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