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Abby Melendez, a thyroid cancer survivor, and her husband, Miguel, who battled prostate cancer, are gearing up for the revival of Relay for Life in Baldwin on Saturday.
Baldwin community revives Relay For Life: cancer survivors lead charge
Cancer survivors Abby and Miguel Melendez lead Baldwin's Relay For Life, uniting community in support of cancer research. more
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And they’re off! The 5K AIDS Cancer Run/Walk at Baldwin Park brought together community members to support people living with HIV/AIDS and/or cancer.
10-year anniversary: 5K AIDS cancer run/walk unites Baldwin
The annual 5K AIDS Cancer Run/Walk celebrates its 10th year in Baldwin Park, rallying community support for those affected by HIV/AIDS and cancer. more
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Making an appearance at this year’s parade was Calvery Church with a float of their church. The church celebrated 150 years for their congregation in Baldwin.
Baldwin community gathers for Memorial Day Parade
Baldwin's Memorial Day Parade unites community in honoring fallen soldiers, featuring elected officials and students from local schools. more
For neighborhoods of color, local media offer hope
I covered historic Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 despite Covid-19 risks, capturing a viral moment of hope amid global turmoil. Four years later, I reflect on the impact of community journalism on social change and media representation. more
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More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.
Herald, Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from New York Press Association
Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.
State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit
New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.
Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news
An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more
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Baldwin native Camryn Lyttleton was named one of six Nassau Community College students selected as finalists in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival’s Region 1 event in New Britain, Connecticut, where she performed two monologues.
Baldwin's Camryn Lyttleton reflects on performing at Kennedy Center Regional Festival
Camryn Lyttleton, 18, didn’t see herself going into acting growing up. But when she was a freshman at Baldwin High School, a classmate persuaded her to get involved in the school’s theater program. more
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After a brief hiatus, the Baldwin Lions Club hopes to continue its mission for serving the needs of the community.
Baldwin Lions Club returns amidst setbacks
For over 70 years, the Baldwin Lions Club has been a pillar of community service, organizing a variety of events ranging from food drives to fundraisers for prom dresses, ensuring the needs of the community are met. more
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More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.
Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism
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. more
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