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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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Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan joined more than 20 elected officials from local governments across Long Island in rallying for more state funding for the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities program.
NYCOM rallies for more state aid
The New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials joined more than 20 government officials from across Long Island, including Malverne Mayor Tim Sullivan, on the steps of Rockville Centre … more
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BREAKING: Jacob Burbar charged with hate crime
Jacob Burbar, 60, from West Hempstead, was indicted on aggravated harassment as a hate crime and other charges for calls he allegedly made to a Florida elected official in November 2023 that were … 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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State Sen. Kevin Thomas has suspended his Congressional campaign after nearly nine months on the campaign trail.
State Senator Kevin Thomas bows out of congressional campaign
New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress. 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 local Elks Lodge gave 127 holiday gift bags to each and every veteran of the St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs center. Together, the gift bags were worth more than $4,000.
Local Elks Lodge filled both plates and hearts this holiday season
The New York State Elks Lodge No. 1, servicing veterans from Malverne, West Hempstead, Lakeview, Lynbrook and beyond, got into the true holiday spirit last week. Firstly, the Lodge delivered a … more
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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In Israel, war ends politics, diplomacy as usual
Hamas’s Saturday-morning assault on Israel was more than just a shocking demonstration of barbarism. The toll of Israeli dead and wounded — not to mention those kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip by these murderers — is sickening. more
Hochul finally recognizes the migrant crisis
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s mirror must be broken. In a mind-boggling television appearance last week, she finally acknowledged that the migrant crisis was “a real problem” . . . more
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