Liberty New York Water is advocating for the elimination of the Special Franchise Tax, arguing that this tax significantly inflates customer water bills without providing direct benefits to the …
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By Will Sheeline
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5/24/24
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Residents approved Long Beach school district’s $155.9M 2024-25 budget, re-elected Pinto and Pace, and passed infrastructure and financial management propositions.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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5/24/24
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The Long Beach Board of Education finalized its $155.9M 2024-25 budget, including key initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Vote is on May 21 at local schools.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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5/17/24
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New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy.
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STAFF REPORT
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4/20/24
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An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause.
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STAFF REPORT
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3/25/24
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The Long Beach Board of Education met for its rescheduled meeting Jan. 16, initially planned for Jan. 9 but delayed due to inclement weather.
The spotlight of the meeting centered on the high …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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1/26/24
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A pervasive feeling of disappointment swept Long Island two weeks ago, after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board formally voted to roll out congestion pricing in New York City.
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By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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12/21/23
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Recently I saw a video that went viral of a middle-aged woman breaking down in tears because of the financial pressures on her family.
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By Brian Curran
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12/14/23
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Taxes are a certainty in life. Residents’ property taxes fund schools, special districts such as water, sanitation and sewers, as well as county and town municipalities.
However, …
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By Nicole Wagner
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10/6/23
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As renting, utilities, and grocery costs rise not just all across the country, but also here at home, Democrats inside the Nassau County Legislature are urging County Executive Bruce Blakeman to deliver tax relief ahead of the budget proposal deadline last week.
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By Nicole Wagner
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9/22/23
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