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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

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

By Jake Blumencranz | 12/21/23

Kids oohed and ahhed as fireworks lit up the night sky.

This Independence Day, fireworks soar far over Firemen’s Field

The annual Valley Stream Fourth of July celebration last weekend gave the community an opportunity to dance, eat and celebrate. A $15 a ticket gave families an event where they could enjoy the … more

By Caroline Kelly | 7/16/23

L.I.’s leadership in clean energy begins with fortifying our power grid

Long Island has the potential to be the East Coast’s clean energy hub. more

By Gary LaBarbera | 10/27/22

At around 9:15 p.m., fireworks lit up the night sky over Firemen’s Field in front of dozens of families.

Fireworks soar high over Firemen’s Field

The sizzling smell of nearby backyard barbecues filled the air at Firemen’s Memorial Field during the village’s annual Independence Day Fireworks display. Dozens of families arrived in … more

By Juan Lasso | 7/7/22

RIP Paul Jackson, renowned South Shore historian

The towns, cities and villages of Long Island have their own recorded and unrecorded histories. Their stories are told by local historians, librarians and historical societies. In many cases . . . more

12/2/21

Political mischief while you’re sleeping

To the relief of many in the political world, the 2021 elections are behind us. Whether your candidate won or lost . . . more

11/18/21

The 2020 election: win or lose?

By the time you read this, the 2020 presidential election will either be over or not. There will be a clear winner, or there won’t. more

11/5/20

Some inconvenient facts about energy and the environment

One of the great U.S. success stories in recent times has been the country’s move to energy independence. Because we now produce more than enough domestic energy to power our homes and businesses . . . more

9/24/20

Mark July Fourth by reading the Declaration

Next week, the Herald Community Newspapers will publish the Declaration of Independence and a likeness of the American flag. The Declaration will appear . . . more

6/26/20

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