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Karen Riskin said she observed heavy materials being moved and expressed fear that rapid construction could produce inferior work that would “backfire.” She asked the council to press for speedier but safe action to protect the community. “I was over there, and I didn't see them. I don't know where they went, but somebody told me they saw them there,” Riskin said of large cylinders she believes were moved to a barge.

Council member (Reinhart) responded that local zoning applies only to land within Long Beach and cannot prevent activities on federal waters. “The zoning will not prevent the work to happen in the ocean. The zoning only is for Long Beach proper. We don't control the zoning of the ocean,” Reinhart said, adding that the council will continue to write letters and advocate to state and federal authorities. The council also said it had passed a local moratorium several months earlier on certain related activity within its jurisdiction.

Why it matters: Offshore wind development and associated cable work are often sited in federal waters; local concerns about cable routing, barges and seismic risk along fault lines raise community safety and environmental questions. Long Beach officials said they will continue to press higher authorities while acknowledging legal limits to local control.

What’s next: The council pledged ongoing advocacy and to continue writing formal letters to relevant agencies; residents asked for clearer public information on site activity and safety analyses.

Ending: Council members and residents said they will continue to meet and press for clearer information on ocean work and cable routing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 7/1/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters raised safety and speed concerns about proposed offshore wind-related activity near Long Beach, including a barge and cable work; the council said local zoning cannot stop federal ocean projects but pledged to continue advocacy and write letters to federal authorities.","taxTitle","Long Beach, Nassau County, New York","taxId",54385,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552501,"Residents press council over loud fireworks and weekend noise; police to deploy calibrated noise meters",568,1475000,2043000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb&start=1475&end=2043","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb/thumbnail_1475000.jpg","/articles/6552501/Long-Beach/Nassau-County/New-York/Residents-press-council-over-loud-fireworks-and-weekend-noise-police-to-deploy-calibrated-noise-meters","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552501-1f1b76df54789aa206a5aaca7aa19a40/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112593&Signature=ot0EPAHE07aCmQpGAlOCTN0oc1KRdZ5c1uwjMQ1XqpyO~33VXNzV8PWTRYgZFtxuNmm-YtbGHFLD7vO1D-Kep~zsrL7z2NqE~pwGvkZuZTzdwa6s7wgTCKTldB0A4dGEb0kQijZ~b0WfhsaUjaWnWt~oYBKjgsS751jFTSgLjIn83JoW8ONTGHUvxNa-ttYR3LVywchz5tlna-120enKJ0RRbm2INpReUNKWE4ugTsMf4QmaT3hj7jLfD2Dm-V5aHtPADfezGtoZD-Hoh8Hb8yJ4VMjA-tM9kRF2A8~mHpBzvDeb9UKdRDYgupI~2e76GGkTcqyYcaAy8FvHsD8-qQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Long Beach residents used public comment at the July 1 council meeting to urge stronger enforcement of noise rules, especially around fireworks on July 4 and weekend music in commercial areas. Council and police officials said the city has purchased calibrated meters and will begin proactive enforcement once an officer is certified.

Ron Paganini (spoke as a resident) described large, loud fireworks and said powerful devices can be purchased online and transported by truck into many states, calling the blasts “too loud” and asking for clearer guidance and enforcement after a certain hour. Judith Moran said constant weekend noise from bands and DJs has made it difficult to live on her porch and requested that the council review the noise ordinance and enforcement.

Police Commissioner (name not specified) said the department has purchased two modern noise meters and that an officer must finish training and obtain certification (the officer will travel to New Jersey for certification). “Once he is fully trained, we will now have an officer who is actually able to testify and able to issue summonses with the noise meter. So we will be out doing some proactive work,” the commissioner said.

The commissioner added officers have been instructed to take a zero‑tolerance approach to fireworks after 10 p.m. during the July 4 period and urged residents to call the police if fireworks continue past that hour. Council members said the city will post guidance online so residents know how to file complaints.

Why it matters: Residents cited sleep disruption, safety concerns and a desire for predictable enforcement; calibrated meters and certified officers are prerequisites for enforceable noise citations.

What’s next: Police said they will begin proactive outreach to bars and other venues to demonstrate the meters and expect to enforce the ordinance after the certification is complete. The city will post complaint procedures online.

Ending: Officials urged residents to report violations and said the department would step up enforcement after the training and certification are finished.","Residents complained about loud, prolonged fireworks and weekend music; police said they purchased two calibrated noise meters and will train an officer to issue summonses after certification, and will conduct proactive enforcement of noise rules.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552506,"Long Beach accepts Nassau County funding to pilot lifeguard digital platform; purchase to be voted next meeting",58,701000,759000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb&start=701&end=759","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb/thumbnail_701000.jpg","/articles/6552506/Long-Beach/Nassau-County/New-York/Long-Beach-accepts-Nassau-County-funding-to-pilot-lifeguard-digital-platform-purchase-to-be-voted-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552506-b05d604d75d246f164c3ec668018bb18/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112593&Signature=U4xW0whCox4X4PeUHX9flaRF3n5Ox4Vsr5Osqic~oj9egkdXUxxX3QeNNVrGiA5Qx-6mxUiDKx1l5LQzD0YG1MJ7LPsuv5~j71C4HLT2xOKc1lOUEm5UM96TD-RVFLYxalqtEECM3UKel2WtBMGYGsDCJJdguPcRDGoSbBwbV9kvBlRvm5RPWkKC1lr7h9dIUy6-7yD6xHxu1B0HyYfce2C-8YaYMs882O6rAEgY2LNzrZAvV8-lUh9QBNzGmk6WUI3va2EWTjXabews0Mb9qgjw8~TSRo86AXYf7-NsKlt94B49C50MicQBU0ZMiFrzlL98b~Q6tV8ML~c4unXN2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Long Beach City Council on July 1 authorized the city manager to enter into an intermunicipal cooperation agreement with Nassau County to receive funding for digital software and related equipment for the lifeguard division.

City Manager Dan Creighton and lifeguard chief Rich Borowski described the platform as a move away from paper reporting toward a digital system that provides real‑time community risk information, incident reporting, public dashboards and the potential for scheduling tools. Borowski said the platform will allow residents and visitors to scan a code and see surf and rip‑current information for each beach, and it will let the lifeguard agency compile incident reports electronically. “The digital platform is, basically to help us become more efficient lifeguard agency. We're getting away from paper and pen,” Borowski said. “It helps us with incident reporting... giving residents real time data, up to date community risk information.”

Staff thanked County Legislator Patrick Mullaney for securing funding for the project for a five‑year period; officials said the county funding will cover items such as iPad cases and Wi‑Fi bills for the pilot. Council and staff also discussed potential future uses, including scheduling and broader customization for other departments.

The council passed the intermunicipal agreement unanimously with “yes” votes from Council members Benbow, Lester, Reinhart, Vice President Yamara and President Finn. City Manager Creighton clarified at the meeting that the vote accepted the grant; the formal purchase of the software will come to the council at the next meeting.

Why it matters: The platform aims to provide real‑time safety information to beachgoers and to modernize incident tracking, which officials said improves response and resource allocation on crowded summer days.

What’s next: The council approved the agreement to accept county funding; staff will return with a separate purchase item for the software at a future meeting.

Ending: Lifeguard leadership said the project is ready to start and that several city departments collaborated on the rollout plan.","The council authorized the city manager to enter an intermunicipal agreement with Nassau County to accept funding for a lifeguard digital platform. Council members and staff described features such as incident reporting, public dashboards and scheduling; the actual software purchase will be on a future agenda.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552511,"Council approves budget amendment to place Department of Agriculture tree grant into capital projects",233,449000,682000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb&start=449&end=682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb/thumbnail_449000.jpg","/articles/6552511/Long-Beach/Nassau-County/New-York/Council-approves-budget-amendment-to-place-Department-of-Agriculture-tree-grant-into-capital-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552511-d1a1a4f15a2e5f303e86b06089e4ff15/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112593&Signature=AGKj7OL7I5fsTlTYjL4Nxy060ivGWeqicwR4qf-Y4GCiUzoLYQCQXI6C9-PU3aQJsRSSObsFaLzrZ1w3S-4W3SdUHfoKFTICd3RmEvU371UXyYJad5cZE2HOD~CCA9QoGNBEwZ6l3z4EH3ulhlATt~-1Cl9X3g6MF-DyTAXF4dH3X30BdBOWZN3VGw~-HWarW0NDpgRFHRcTg0Utp-rFkdVhllcgJRlRf9cwUWlpO~7iy1j0aG27OSyYxTEmdPXF68mmiH~5Lu4iPZeqg1kMQDzG5MCWfba9wMhfprnMr2a2OB0Sk9rGOUgd-Tfnyx~vVaBRn4WSnyRKAaLCtNfF8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Long Beach City Council on July 1 approved a resolution to amend the capital projects fund to accept $22,426.07 of a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for tree plantings already completed and to fund the next round of plantings.

City staff explained the $22,426.07 is the portion received so far and will be used as working capital for additional plantings. Patty Bourne, who was present for the item, and Ken Soswell answered council questions about the work. Council members pressed staff on the size and species of trees planted, who performed the work, and why overtime was charged.

Ken Soswell told the council the installed trees were “6 and 8 feet tall. I think the caliber is 2 inches.” Council members noted the grant paperwork listed smaller sizes and asked whether staff had planted the trees in‑house. Bourne and Soswell confirmed city crews completed installation; council discussion referenced 36 trees and approximately 216 hours of labor recorded on the receipts, including overtime.

Council President Finn praised recent management of labor and overtime and thanked staff; council then moved and unanimously adopted the amendment. Voting on the resolution recorded “yes” votes from Council members Benbow, Lester, Reinhart, Vice President Yamara and President Finn.

Why it matters: Accepting the grant funds lets the city account for federal grant money and continue its urban‑canopy plantings. Council members asked for clarity about species selection and potential maintenance or nuisance issues before future plantings.

What’s next: Staff said they will consult with the city’s environmental committee arborist about appropriate species and locations before further plantings.

Ending: The resolution passed unanimously; the council closed public comment on the item and moved to the next agenda item.","The City Council moved $22,426.07 of a $100,000 Department of Agriculture grant into the capital projects fund to plant trees; council members questioned tree species, sizes and labor hours before adopting the resolution unanimously.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552516,"Long Beach officials say recent police actions were not ICE operations as residents raise alarm",123,91000,214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb&start=91&end=214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115868-02884e7d24e1440ad797f5bf6bc952fb/thumbnail_91000.jpg","/articles/6552516/Long-Beach/Nassau-County/New-York/Long-Beach-officials-say-recent-police-actions-were-not-ICE-operations-as-residents-raise-alarm","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552516-c9270be94c21d8347595d5a15be9fdaf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112594&Signature=IWP89ZScTDHG1np3741GD4vKHgCnt5QJyh5h4lRncBIeWbolq7sYjR8T9omIU3HQbEQLGcy7PywazmgGSPKeAKi2a~taVdnwyvt83STGDm28ifVPhFH7eLokeAuZg6HYqzfiQu3hvar2ydq7mVdnKbiSz8eqQb0T1bG-2r1MzO-gb~NMUscD2Quvb8di27i4tTuHNPtze8irCdKDCNs8gJN-0RBxt5~kDB6CKd-e9s9E3tzQ-dXRMPUS6zA6kZ9t-FuAc-P6rje1AjdCYxslICh~t0eE3qfU043XeDt7G1hWy3AVdVK0hZ4PSNNOOTdAPUK7gyuY4bHyTH9CuabXEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Long Beach police and city leaders told the City Council on July 1 that two recent law‑enforcement events in the city were local investigations and not actions directed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while community leaders said residents remain fearful and have formed a task force to press the city for answers.

Police Commissioner (name not specified) told the council the department executed a search warrant with the ATF the morning of the meeting and made an arrest, and that a separate June 13 incident required the Nassau County Police Department’s emergency service unit to extricate a barricaded person. The commissioner said, “It was not. It was an ongoing investigation. It's continuing ongoing, so I can't get into too many details, but it wasn't ICE related.”

The commissioner said the department has on two occasions encountered ICE in Long Beach: on one occasion ICE notified local police when agents arrived and requested the city’s assistance to “keep the peace,” and on a later occasion ICE appeared to make an arrest without notifying the city. “ICE is a federal law enforcement agency. The Long Beach Police Department, does not actively embed officers with ICE,” the commissioner said, adding the department will provide emergency assistance if requested.

Helen Dorado Alessi, executive director of the Long Beach Latino Civic Association, told the council the Hispanic community is “on high alert” after the ICE contacts and urged city officials to respond. “Our police department has worked diligently to have a good relationship with the community. It is no longer that for some people. People are afraid to send their children to school, to go shopping, go to the doctors, or to call for emergency help,” Alessi said, describing a fear of deportation that has kept some victims of domestic violence from seeking help.

Council members and city staff said they are aware of the community’s concern and that the police department and administration will engage. City Manager Dan Creighton acknowledged the comments and the council indicated willingness to participate in community conversations; the Latino Civic Association said it has assembled an immigration task force of about 20 local leaders and invited city participation.

Why it matters: Long Beach’s public safety and community‑police relationship depend on clarity about how federal immigration enforcement interacts with local policing. Residents’ fear of contacting emergency services for immigration-related reasons can deter reporting of crimes and impede community safety.

What officials said they will do: The police commissioner urged residents to call 911 in emergencies and said the department will work with community leaders. The Latino Civic Association called for the police commissioner and city leadership to attend the task‑force meetings; Alessi said the group will meet regularly.

Public comments at the meeting included requests that the city communicate clearly about any future ICE presence in Long Beach and that city leaders support affected residents. The council did not adopt a formal policy or vote on a resolution about ICE at this meeting.

Ending: Council members said they would follow up with community leaders and that the police department will continue limited public reporting where possible while active investigations proceed.","Long Beach police described two recent incidents — a search-warrant arrest and a barricade removal — as local investigations, not U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, after residents expressed fear over ICE activity and organizers formed a local task force.","actionData","errors"]

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