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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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Valley Stream District 30 will receive a $1.4 million boost from the federal government to upgrade its school safety and support services.
Here's how Valley Stream District 30 plans to use $1.4M in federal grant money
Thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Valley Stream District 30 is awarded $1.4 million for student safety and mental health. Superintendent Roxanne Garcia-France outlines plans for the Family-School-Community Partnership, hiring social workers, counselors, and establishing a resource center to address safety and health challenges. 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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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages speaking on the state of the ‘Black economy,’ the benefits of recent legislation, and the impact of current congressional gridlock on government spending.
Exploring the intersection of race and economics on Long Island
A recent forum hosted by Empire State Voices and the Economic Security Project offered a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of race and economics in Long Island, featuring Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and community activists. 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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Elmont’s call for a community center
Now, more than ever, our community stands at the precipice of transformation. The vision of a comprehensive community center in Elmont is possible. It is imperative for every resident to participate in this collective process. Stand with us as we work toward building a vibrant, thriving community center that embodies the very essence of Elmont’s spirit. more
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What in the world will 2024 bring?
With the old year having ended and the New Year just beginning, I’m once again going through my routine of looking back on the previous year’s memories and trying to anticipate what the next one might hold. more
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Village families indulged in a hearty holiday breakfast at the Valley Stream Community Center thanks to its corporate sponsor McDonald’s.
McDonald’s teams up with village to help make a merry morning with Santa
Village families crowded the Valley Stream Community Center, sharing a hearty holiday breakfast of bagels, croissants, cereal, muffins, and more with none other than Santa Claus. The annual Breakfast … more
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Hydrogen: a clean, secure future for New York
On Dec. 13, the Long Island Power Authority board voted yet again to approve a raise in electric rates, this time over 11 percent for next year. Long Islanders have little choice but to absorb these price increases, as they have before. more
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The Village of Valley Stream is transforming an overlooked parcel of land into its first community garden. Above, a community garden in the South Shore.
Community garden plans to grow fresh produce for neighbors by neighbors
Against the backdrop of concrete-paved streets often devoid of nature and clogged with traffic, residents, village officials, and environmental experts are planning to bring more green to the village … more
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