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Vol. 31 No. 39
SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2020
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Long Beach mulls sale of bus garage in the New York market for 32 years. “Popeyes is very interested, Trying to work itself out of since they don’t have a store in deep financial troubles, Long the area,” he said. “It’s a great Beach is considering selling its company that is expanding 20,000-square-foot city garage, across the country and on Long where buses and other munici- Island.” Amir said he had dispal vehicles are maintained. cussed the possibility of bringThe building was ing a Popeyes to the topic of converLong Beach with sation at a City city officials in 2018, Council work sesand that he had sent sion Tuesday night, a proposal to them. when a real estate A meeting with broker said he wantcouncil members ed to bring a Pophas taken some time eyes chicken franto put together, he chise to the Long added. Beach Boulevard City Manager property. Donna Gayden said Hossein Amir, that a decision to sell president of Goli HoSSEiN aMiR the garage would Realty Corp., in Merhave to be made by President, rick, told council the council. “The members that he Goli Realty Corp. council has to say believed the city they are interested garage would make in moving forward an excellent location for the Pop- on this,” Gayden said. “The city eyes chain, which is known for is not in the best financial situaits New Orleans-style chicken. tion.” Long Beach would have to Popeyes would be willing to pay establish another garage for its $1.7 million for the garage prop- vehicles, and it would need to erty, he said. apply for some type of governAmir said he has been finding ment grant to fund the renovalocations for developers and tion or construction. An environnationally known chains, includ- mental study would also be necing Walmart, KFC and Taco Bell, Continued on page 3
By JaMES BERNSTEiN jbernstein@liherald.com
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wedding bells in Point lookout Couples are finding creative ways to tie the knot as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Elizabeth and Peter Meyer Jr. recently rode in a special Fire Department wedding parade in Point Lookout.
Irish Day falls victim to pandemic Decision is a blow to many West End businesses By DaRwiN YaNES dyanes@liherald.com
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed another victim this year — Long Beach’s annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Irish Heritage Day Parade and Festival, which has drawn thousands of people to the city in the past. The event, which would have celebrated its 31st year, is hosted in the West End early each fall
by the Ancient Order of the Hibernians Division 17 of Long Beach. A statement from the Hibernians concluded, “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and New York State regulations, this event simply cannot be held on its scheduled date of October 3, 2020.” Despite the disappointment, organizers tipped their hats to businesses and visitors who have supported the event in the
past. “We would like to thank all the people who have attended and supported the Parade and Festival for the past 30 years,” the statement read. “We would also like to thank the Long Beach West End businesses, restaurants and our many street vendors that have participated in the past and made this annual event so successful.” The Cafe, on West Beech Continued on page 3
opeyes is very interested, since they don’t have a store in the area.