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A demolition machine tears into what was once the Southern State Parkway Tourism Center last week. The A-framed building was said to be too small to take in all the tourists who would want to stop by as they traveled onto Long Island, to the point that, in later years, it served more to store tourism brochures.
Southern State Parkway tourist center 'eyesore' comes tumbling down, explained.
The demolition crew gathered at 8:30 a.m. sharp last week in a grassy field on the side of the Southern State Parkway. Behind them was a row of residential houses on Valley Stream’s Arkansas … more
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Elmont Memorial High School senior Quincy Velez says the Tuition Assistance Program helps him, as someone growing up in a single-parent home, pay for college. He is with Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, Elmont community leaders and students celebrating the expansion of TAP outside of his alma mater.
State allocates $56M more for TAP
Thanks to a $56 million investment in the state's tuition assistance program, college-bound students are getting a little more help paying for school. more
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The improvements aim to increase use of the park, on Shore Road at Pacific Avenue, and make it safer.
Upgrades await as Pacific Park Playground prepares for reopening
Upgrades underway at Long Beach's Pacific Park Playground. Get ready for a safe and fun reopening with new equipment and improvements. 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, 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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The Long Beach Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday discussing the budget and potential cuts.
Long Beach School District faces tough choices amid budget discussions
Explore the budget dilemmas facing Long Beach schools: layoffs, program cuts, and the uncertain fate of East School. 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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The state Gaming Commission announced delays in the downstate casino licensing process, giving applicants like Las Vegas Sands, more time to has out any issues before the process officially begins in late 2025.
New York State Gaming Commission delays casino license process until late 2025
The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, … 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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