The recent debate at Nassau Community College featured three candidates, all women of color with overlapping policy platforms, addressing community concerns straight from the residents they hope to represent in the state's sixth senate district.
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By Brandon Cruz
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4/25/24
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New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy.
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STAFF REPORT
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4/20/24
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Congressman Anthony D’Esposito secures federal funding for children’s room at Baldwin Public Library
The Baldwin Public Library will receive a new state-of-the-art children’s room after Congressman Anthony D’Esposito secured nearly $1.3 million in federal funds for the project, officials said last month.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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4/19/24
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Lisa Ortiz: Community-focused leader running for Assembly to address local needs
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By Nicole Formisano
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4/19/24
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He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community.
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By Brandon Cruz
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4/12/24
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He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community.
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By Brandon Cruz
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4/12/24
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An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause.
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STAFF REPORT
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3/25/24
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New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress.
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By Daniel Offner
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3/7/24
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A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector.
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STAFF REPORT
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2/29/24
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After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election …
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By Will Sheeline
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2/13/24
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