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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It wasn’t a flawless weekend for Long Beach at the New York State wrestling championships in Albany, but the Marines were a perfect 4-for-4 when it came to earning spots on the All-State …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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2/25/24
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As the executive officer of the Long Beach Police Department, Richard DePalma was second-in-command to Commissioner Ron Walsh, who resigned on Jan. 22 after three years on the job.
When Walsh …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/23/24
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In honor of Black History Month, Artists in Partnership hosted “Harriet Tubman: Herself” on Sunday afternoon, captivating audiences with an interactive and educational one-woman show.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/23/24
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Long Beach community members voiced their opinions and suggestions regarding the city’s forthcoming Community Development Block Grant application to Nassau County at Tuesday’s council …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/23/24
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The Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire at 315 W. Broadway Monday evening. The building is currently vacant and under construction.
The fire was considered a Second Alarm.
The …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/23/24
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Long Beach Middle School seventh graders are again participating in the NYS National History Day contests. In late January, the entire grade showcased work based on this year’s theme of …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/23/24
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I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them.
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By Randi Kreiss
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2/23/24
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February is American Heart Month, and this is a story about my heart — literally and figuratively. It’s the reason I am where I am today.
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By Seth Koslow
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2/23/24
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Long Island has become the center of New York’s — and the nation’s — political conversation. In recent elections, state and local policies have had an enormous influence on Nassau and Suffolk County campaigns that ultimately played a decisive role in determining control of Congress.
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By Charles Lavine
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2/23/24
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