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Hedy Page, front, a local artist and honoree this year, and Johanna Mathieson presenting a 2018 painting by Page inspired by the people and programs at the Magnolia Community Center.
Long Beach set to celebrate its Women’s History with these events
Long Beach is embracing the spirit of Women’s History Month with three events celebrating the accomplishments of local women and their contributions to the community. The Kiwanis Club will … more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the March 1 news conference to respond to state Attorney General Letitia James’ letter, saying that Blakeman’s recent executive order, preventing trans athletes from women’s sports in county facilities, is transphobic and illegal.
New York state says stop to Nassau County’s trans athlete ban
In response to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blackman’s Feb. 21 executive order banning trans athletes from playing in female sports in county facilities, state Attorney General Letitia James sent a cease-and-desist order on March 1 that demanded that the county immediately rescind the executive order, stating that is transphobic and illegal under New York Human and Civil Rights Laws. more
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School officials, community members and five state legislators, including Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, front, fourth from left, gathered outside the Long Beach schools’ administration building on Feb. 1 to voice their opposition to a cut in state aid.
Funding formula review pending as Long Beach Schools face budget uncertainty
Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … 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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New state budget threatens local schools
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed state budget for 2024-2025 is sending shockwaves through school districts throughout the North Shore of Long Island. Despite the fact that the governor has … more
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The CDBG grant plays a crucial role in supporting improvements to parks and playgrounds. Magnolia Park was redone last year.
Community speaks on development block grant at city council meeting
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 … more
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The Long Beach Historical Society hopes to bring groovy tunes and history together for residents.
Teaming up for a groovy gala
The Long Beach Historical Society is set to host a nostalgic blast from the past with its “Woodstock Revisited Gala” at Temple Emanu-El on Saturday, March 9. The event is scheduled … more
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Long Island Jewish-Valley Stream hospital is bracing for an impending nurses’ strike next week as negotiators have failed to reach a compromise on a new labor contract.
Here's why Long Island Jewish-Valley Stream nurses are poised to strike
Hundreds of nurses at Long Island Jewish-Valley Stream hospital are threatening to walk off on the job next week unless negotiators and hospital administrators agree on a new contract. The New York … more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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School Board Vice President Sam Pinto voiced his disappointment in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget.
Long Beach speaks out against Hochul’s plan to cut school aid
Elected officials gathered at the Long Beach school district administration building last week to speak out against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget cuts to schools. Parents, educators, … more
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