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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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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman continues to claim that Susan Poser, Hofstra’s president, has been colluding with a competitor in an effort to sabotage Las Vegas Sands efforts to repurpose the Nassau Hub into a casino.
Blakeman says texts prove collusion between Hofstra, casino competitor
The legal battle between Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hofstra President Susan Poser intensifies with newly revealed text messages, raising questions about collusion between Hofstra and Las Vegas Sands' competitor Hard Rock International. more
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State Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor, the same judge who previously invalidated Sands' lease with Nassau County back in November, ruled on Feb. 23 that an additional agreement Sands had with the Coliseum's previous leaseholder is also invalid.
State Supreme court deals another blow to Sands' plans for Nassau hub in Uniondale
In a significant setback for the Las Vegas Sands' ambitious plans to develop a multi-billion dollar resort and casino around the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, a state judge has declared that the company lacks a valid lease for the Coliseum and its surrounding land. more
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Uniondale students posing next to U.S. Circuit Court Judge Joseph F. Bianco after over 121 new American citizens were naturalized in an annual ceremony.
Uniondale high school students witness historic naturalization ceremony
Experience the emotional journey as Uniondale High School students witness 121 individuals become American citizens. Join the celebration, diversity, and civic pride more
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President and CEO of The Family and Children’s Association, Jeffrey Reynolds, announcing on Feb. 6 that they are partnering with Sands to open two Gambling Support and Wellness Centers, with one being in Hempstead and the other opening in Hicksville.
Gambling support and wellness center coming to Hempstead
Gambling has become a pretty normalized practice throughout New York state. We have unlimited access to sports betting, a frequented racetrack in Belmont, and even a proposed casino that may end up … more
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The Long Island Power Authority released its Integrated Resource Plan this month, detailing how it will meet new state requirements for reducing fossil fuel and other emissions by relying on offshore wind energy.
LIPA's Integrated Resource Plan lays out the blueprint for Long Island's shift to clean energy
Breaking down LIPA's Integrated Resource Plan: A roadmap to a zero-carbon power grid by 2028, aligning with New York's Climate Act. Uncover the shift from fossil fuels to offshore wind, while also exploring the renewable energy goals, the push for renewables, and the challenges, and financial concerns raised. more
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Mimi Pierre-Johnson, Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages at the Rosa Parks Hempstead Transit Center, showing their unity with constituents’ concerns about public transit equity on Long Island.
Nassau's public transportation riders demand transit equity
Addressing challenges in Long Island's transit system. Rally for fair funding, pay, and services in Uniondale, Roosevelt, Hempstead, and Elmont more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Nassau County Legislator, Siela Bynoe, sharing her wisdom and helping teach students from Malverne and Uniondale about policy making and the legislative process.
Malverne and Uniondale team up for an empowering workshop
Malverne High School played host last week to a collaborative effort with students from Uniondale as part of the ongoing Girls Policy Network initiative. This collaborative venture is centered on … more
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Donald Corkery, president of the New York State Association of Fire Districts, shares a study from the state firefighters association at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale, which found nearly half of New York residents are interested in becoming volunteer firefighters.
Long Island in need of more firefighters
In Nassau, for example, just 6,000 men and women serve local departments — not enough to serve a county of nearly 1.5 million residents. Meanwhile, right here in Uniondale — a hamlet of … more
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