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Ticket prices for the Long Island Rail Road are increasing next month, and some residents have no choice but to pay up to get to work.

Long Beach commuters weigh in on the inevitable: LIRR fare hikes

There are some changes coming soon that many commuters won’t be happy about. Starting on Aug. 20, Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a modest uptick — roughly 4.3 percent — in … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 7/30/23

The Mount Sinai Vaxmobile started giving out vaccines in 2021, first in Long Beach.

Mount Sinai continues offering vaccines

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vaxmobile offered Town of Hempstead residents flu and Covid vaccines Tuesday. They were administered at the Freeport Memorial Library, 158 Merrick Rd. The … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 10/6/23

Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.

Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]

Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

Last Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that was aimed at speeding up the planned offshore wind development off Long Beach.

Hochul vetoes bill on Equinor cable in Long Beach

After months of discussion and back-and-forth between supporters and opponents of Equinor’s proposed offshore wind development, Gov. Kathy Hochul has reached a decision about the $3 billion … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 10/27/23

Long Beach Chamber to host first-ever Casino Night at the Allegria Hotel Saturday.

‘Play money,’ not cash, will be in use

Casino gambling isn’t coming to Long Beach, but the city’s Chamber of Commerce Saturday will host a form of sport, using “play” money in a first for the barrier island, at the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/30/23

Moods were light and happy all throughout the night at the rooftop of the Allegria Hotel, with nonstop games.

Rolling the dice for local businesses

C asino gambling isn’t coming to Long Beach like it is to Uniondale, but the city’s Chamber of Commerce last Saturday hosted a form of sport, using “play” money in a first for … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/7/23

Long Beach has proposed a double-digit tax increase for residents.

City proposes double-digit increase in taxes

The City of Long Beach has proposed a 2023-24 budget with a 12.74 percent tax rate — the highest in several years and more than double the current 5 percent. The proposed spending plan totals … more

By James Bernstein | 4/30/23

Tenants began moving into apartments at the Breeze on Feb. 7. They will have access to a pool overlooking the beach.

First tenants begin moving into the Superblock’s Breeze

The Superblock project, which has filled seaside lots that have been empty for 40 years, was partially completed late last year, and new residents are moving in sooner than expected. Work on an … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 2/16/24

The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to reduce the original proposed tax rate of 12.39 percent to 9.97 percent.

Council trims budget, tax rate

The Long Beach City Council Tuesday night unanimously approved a significantly reduced 2023-24 budget, replacing one it proposed late last month, now with a lower tax rate and, as a result, reduced … more

By James Bernstein | 5/28/23

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