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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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Freeport resident Sonia Dixon’s deep-rooted commitment to youth and community advocacy and her role as a mother and grandparent, drive her passion for unifying the community to prioritize student success.
Dynamic duo to elevate the Freeport School Board
Following their triumphant victory in the May 2023 Freeport school board election, Sonia Dixon and Scott Richardson are gearing up to take their seats on the Freeport School Board for the upcoming … more
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The Freeport Memorial Library, pictured here on Memorial Day in 2010, has benefited from New York State Construction Aid funds, which may lose state funding under Governor Kathy Hocul’s proposed budget.
Hochul’s proposed budget may underfund libraries
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a press conference at Levittown Library calling on Gov. Hochul to restore her proposed $20 million cut to library construction aid included in her most recent budget plan. more
Lafazan proposes added county holidays
On Monday, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D-Woodbury) stood with faith leaders from around the county to announce a bill adding Lunar New Year, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali to the Compensated Holidays for Nassau County Officers and Employees. more
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