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In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for the massive condo plan at 530 West Broadway?
  • How badly did the latest nor'easter really hit Long Beach?
  • How Long Beach boys soccer fell in a 1-0 heartbreaker

Also on today's calendar: Long Beach Fine Art Expo V and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 60.
  • Monday: Lots of sun; breezy, warmer, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Long Beach Zoning Board Continues Hearing on Former HALB Development (liherald.com) — A controversial proposal to replace the former Hebrew Academy of Long Beach at 530 W. Broadway with an eight-story, 106-unit condo building is still before the city's Zoning Board of Appeals. Neighbors raised fire safety, density, and boardwalk-impact concerns, while the developer argued the variances are reasonable; the board left the appeal open with a decision due within 62 days.
   

2. Nor'easter brings flooding, erosion and strong winds to Long Beach (liherald.com) — Long Beach endured heavy rain, strong winds and flooding from a recent nor'easter, damaging a beach access ramp, eroding dunes, and forcing West End road closures and a temporary LIRR Long Beach Branch shutdown. City crews prepared in advance, quickly cleared fallen trees, and officials highlighted ongoing resiliency work like new bulkheads, pump stations, and updated bulkhead standards, urging residents to sign up for emergency alerts.
   

3. High school roundup: Girls volleyball, boys and girls soccer, field hockey and boys badminton (newsday.com) — Long Beach boys soccer dropped a tight 1-0 match to MacArthur, despite six saves from goalkeeper Slee Soleto, bringing Long Beach's record to 5-3-2. The roundup also highlights other Long Island high school results in volleyball, soccer, field hockey, and badminton from Wednesday's action.
   

4. Hochul announces $80 million in flood mitigation grants (saratogian.com) — Long Beach is set to receive part of $15.1 million in Green Resiliency Grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul to fund large-scale stormwater management projects. The statewide package aims to reduce flooding, modernize wastewater systems, and strengthen infrastructure without overburdening local ratepayers, with Long Beach's share supporting future climate-resilience and water-quality improvements.
   

5. We Ranked The 10 Best Old-School Seafood Restaurants In New York And Here Is Who Made The Cut (takingthekids.com) — A statewide ranking of classic seafood spots gives Long Beach-area readers a nearby option in Rockville Centre's Bigelow's New England Fried Clams, just a short drive from the Long Beach boardwalk. The list also spotlights other historic seafood favorites from Manhattan to the Finger Lakes and Lake Erie, ideal for planning road-trip meals around New York.
   

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