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Safe day at the beach? Thank the lifeguards
Beach safety on Long Island is crucial. Lifeguards, trained to handle emergencies and rescues, protect beachgoers. Investing in their resources enhances public safety. more
Hewlett High School sophomores Benjamin Zelikoff, left, Deniz Artan and Darsh Chavre advanced to the New York State Science Congress Competition with their research project on the properties of silver, which they presented at the 2024 Long Island Science Congress Competition.
Hewlett High School sophomores reach state science congress finals with silver research
Three Hewlett High School sophomores, Deniz Artan, Darsh Chavre, and Benjamin Zelikoff, make waves at the State Science Congress Competition with their groundbreaking research on silver's impact on plant cells, aiming for another win as they head to Syracuse for the finals. more
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Assemblyman Ari Brown, center at left, and State Sen. Bill Weber, near left, are pushing for the passage of the Combating Campus Antisemitism Act, which would deny college students who take part in acts of antisemitism access to the state Tuition Assistance Program. At far left was State Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick.
New York lawmakers propose bill to deny state funding for antisemitic behavior on college campuses
Assemblyman Ari Brown and Sen. Bill Weber propose legislation to withhold state funding from college students engaging in antisemitic behavior, amid concerns of rising antisemitism on New York campuses. 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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Former Assemblywoman Judy Griffin announces her campaign for the 21st Assembly District seat. She will run against incumbent Assemblyman Brian Curran on Election Day in November.
Judy Griffin looks to take back Assembly district
Judy Griffin is hoping to reclaim the 21st Assembly District seat this November. The former Assemblywoman from Rockville Centre announced her candidacy last week, expressing a renewed commitment to … 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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The Lawrence school district could see a decrease in state aid of 6 percent in total aid and 38 percent in foundation aid based on the recommendations from Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget.
This school district in the Five Towns could lose this much in state aid
The Lawrence school district is projected to see a loss of $903, 403, the largest proposed reduction across Nassau County in state aid should both houses of the State Legislature follow the recommendations in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget. more
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N.Y. needs to boost financial education in our schools
Young people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. more
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Remembering Lawrence native Carol Berman: A Legacy of Leadership, Service, and Family
The yearbook committee at Erasmus Hall High School, in Brooklyn, predicted that Carol Berman would become the first female manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. more
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