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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

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24

Valley Stream North High School Principal Robin Small, center, gives a tour of the school building to Central High School Board of Education members and Superintendent Wayne Loper, right, as part of their discussion of capital projects on Jan. 7.

V.S. Central district pitches $8 million capital project funding package

Board of Education members took a grand tour of the Valley Stream Central High School District’s four schools, hopping from classroom to classroom with building administrators in tow. Their … more

By Juan Lasso | 2/2/23

By the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building sits freshly elected Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican from Island Park, getting ready for his first day in Congress.

D’Esposito in driver’s seat to House floor

He was an obscure candidate from Island Park who went up against a Republican powerhouse — and won. His name was Al D’Amato, who would go on to serve 18 years in the U.S. Senate before … more

By Karina Kovac | 12/1/22

The two Park Street parcels that will be the focus of a July 14 eminent domain hearing pitting the Village of Atlantic Beach against the Chabad of the Beaches.

Atlantic Beach land conflict goes to court on July 21

Two vacant Atlantic Beach parcels are the focus of a legal battle between the village and the Chabad of the Beaches, as the Jewish congregation in Long Beach fights the municipality’s petition to take over the land through eminent domain. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/7/22

The list of climate villains is long — and growing longer

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, began last Sunday and will run through Nov. 12. Participants will include more than 190 government representatives and business leaders . . . more

By Alan Singer | 11/4/21

Gabriel Morgan Brown was arrested on Wednesday for his actions during the insurrection at the Capitol Jan. 6.

Alleged Capitol rioter from Bayville arrested and charged

Federal prosecutors have charged a Bayville man for his part in the insurrection at the U.S. Capital on Jan. 6. Gabriel Morgan Brown, 37, has been charged with destruction or injury to buildings or … more

By Laura Lane | 7/1/21

For goodness’ sake, get vaccinated

We’re steadily getting there — herd immunity, when a minimum of 60 to 70 percent of Americans will be vaccinated against Covid-19. As of press time this week . . . more

5/6/21

Why the Herald will now capitalize Black

This week, the Herald Community Newspapers are making a seemingly small, but we believe critical, change to our Style Guide. Going forward, the Herald will use a capital B when writing about Black people. more

7/17/20

Modell’s Sporting Goods on Long Beach Road in Oceanside will soon close its doors after the company filed for bankruptcy.

Oceanside Modell's to close after company files for bankruptcy

Modell’s Sporting Goods filed for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey last week and will be closing 14 of its Long Island stores, including the one on Long Beach Road in Oceanside. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/18/20

The Polk Street’s cafeteria is now the Bulldog Bistro and John Street’s is the Cougar Café.

Franklin Square school district’s renovations move forward

The Franklin Square School District has made headway on its renovation projects, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Theresa Hennessy announced at a Board of Education meeting on Jan. … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/16/20

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