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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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Rockville Centre School District officials are proposing a $137.6 million spending plan for the 2024-25 years, which could raise taxes $344 for the average homeowner. The spending plan will also include new course offerings with no layoffs or reductions of service.
Rockville Centre schools float $137.6M spending plan
Rockville Centre school district proposes $137.6M budget for 2024-2025, which could raise taxes by $344. 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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Michael Muscarella, left, Nicholas Papadopulos, and Ronan Tarpey along with 18 other students from South Side High School have qualified for the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim in April.
DECA Club students qualify for national business competition
Twenty-one Rockville Centre students have qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference at Disneyland in Anaheim, next month, following their recent performance at the state … 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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Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, at the podium, immediate past president of the New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials, joined more than 20 elected officials from local governments across Long Island outside Village Hall in Rockville Centre to rally for more state funding for the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities program.
Elected leaders on Long Island rally for more state aid outside RVC Village Hall
The New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials joined more than 20 government officials from across Long Island on the steps of Rockville Centre Village Hall last week for the launch of a … more
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South Side High School music teacher Doreen Fryling, left, with band instructor Anthony Pomponio and All-State Conference seniors Paul Adal, Paul Marquardt, Owen Cashman, James Giangregorio, along with music teachers Katie Mark and Barry LeBron.
South South High School seniors attend All-State Music Conference
In an effort to showcase musical prowess, the New York State School Music Association holds auditions each year for select students to earn spots in the All-State band, orchestra, chorus, and jazz … more
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Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe is ready to take her public service work from Mineola to Albany, announcing her candidacy Wednesday for the State Senate in a race that’s expected to put her head-to-head with Assemblywoman Taylor Darling in the Democratic primary.
Bynoe announces senate run: ‘There is more to be done’
Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has officially announced her run for the State Senate during a campaign rally Wednesday in Westbury. She looks to take over the seat currently held by Kevin … more
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