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He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community. more

By Brandon Cruz | 4/12/24

Lisa Ortiz is making her first run for office, looking to succeed Taylor Darling in the Assembly. She has community experience not only as a library board president, but also as co-founder of the Lakeview Civic Association.

Lisa Ortiz is running for state Assembly

Lisa Ortiz: Community-focused leader running for Assembly to address local needs more

By Nicole Formisano | 4/19/24

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

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

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