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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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An audit report released by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found a pattern of legal negligence regarding the signing of dozens of checks in District 13.
State audit finds check signing oversights in Valley Stream District 13
Check signing is a basic feature of financial transactions that goes back centuries. But when done wrong, it can invite a host of legal ramifications and leave people vulnerable to fraud and … 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
Since the earliest chapters of its history, the United States has left its share of scars on the country’s social and economic landscape, to say the least. Now, with a legacy of slavery, … more
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It was a who’s-who of Valley Stream education and legislative leaders at the annual Valley Stream Legislative Breakfast last week in which an active discussion was held regarding numerous education issues.
The future of school funding in focus at Valley Stream leadership breakfast
Valley Stream families and students heard from local lawmakers and school administrators and got their questions answered on pressing education issues at the annual Valley Stream Legislative … 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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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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N.Y. needs to boost financial education in our schools
Young people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. more
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Nassau County prosecutors charged a trio who allegedly used guns to steal postal and vehicle keys from United States Postal Service mail carriers.
Three charged in alleged postal service mail carrier robbery
Three people have been taken into custody after allegedly flashing guns to intimidate United States Postal Service mail carriers in Hempstead and Queens to hand over their postal and vehicle keys and selling them online. more
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