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Liberty New York Water President Deborah Franco reached out to customers in an email asking for support to remove the Special Franchise Tax.

Liberty New York Water wants elimination of Special Franchise Tax

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 … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24

Sam Pinto, who was at the forefront of the fight for school funding, has been a trustee since 2018.

Voters pass 2024-25 city school district budget

Residents approved Long Beach school district’s $155.9M 2024-25 budget, re-elected Pinto and Pace, and passed infrastructure and financial management propositions. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 5/24/24

Lindell Elementary School is one of the three designated locations for voting next Tuesday.

2024-25 budget and capital plans for Long Beach schools ready for vote

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. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 5/17/24

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

STAFF REPORT | 4/20/24

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

Long Beach High School students presented this month’s student showcase featuring the district’s computer science program.

Long Beach Students showcase new program at BOE meeting

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 … more

By Angelina Zingariello | 1/26/24

Congestion pricing isn’t really about congestion

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. more

By Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 12/21/23

Congestion pricing: another nightmare for family budgets

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. more

By Brian Curran | 12/14/23

Why the county comptroller is telling you to grieve your taxes

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, … more

By Nicole Wagner | 10/6/23

Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, Siela Bynoe, Carrié Solages, and Arnold Drucker called on their Republican Colleagues as well as and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to deliver $128 million in tax relief. Republicans say they’re already doing it.

County Dems urge Blakeman to deliver tax relief

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. more

By Nicole Wagner | 9/22/23

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