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Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation late last month to continue New York’s leadership on racial equity by creating a new commission to study reparations and racial justice. This commission will be tasked with examining the legacy of slavery, subsequent discrimination against people of African descent, and the impact these forces continue to have in the present day.
New York state unveils new reparations task force
In a bold move to confront the historical stains of slavery and institutional racism that have been baked into the very fabric of everyday life — New York is now set to become the third state … more
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Anthony Price, a Uniondale resident who says he was fired from his job at a Westbury Starbucks after a confrontation with his manager, claims he’s actually being targeted because of his outspoken leadership in Workers United, the store’s union. Price led a number strikes in the months leading up to his firing.
Uniondale resident fired from Starbucks, claims they are ‘union-busting’
The past year seemed to be a good one for workers. On a national scale, part-time UPS workers received a 55 percent raise, airline pilots saw 40 percent increases, and autoworkers negotiated a 25 … more
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Jose Portillo leading the charge as the union marched around RXR Plaza in Uniondale two weeks ago demanding better wages, benefits and more in their next contract.
Strike averted
In a groundbreaking turn of events, the bargaining committee representing The 32BJ Service Employees International Union — one of the largest and most influential labor unions on the East Coast, … more
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Gov. Hochul in Buffalo back in July, announcing significant progress in the fight against gun violence in the city, which receives millions in SNUG program investments to address the high levels of gun violence. Data reported by the City's Police Department for the first half of 2023 when compared to the same timeframe in 2021 showed a 73 percent decline in the number of firearm-involved homicides, a 60 percent decline in those injured by gunfire, and a 59 percent overall decline in shooting incidents.
Governor Hochul invests $1 million to combat gun violence in Hempstead
The looming threat of gun violence plagues cities and towns everywhere throughout the United States, but Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to remain proactive and apply a “public health … more
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Arnelge Escobar, left, and Jose Portillo, with fist raised, encouraging other union members to vote ‘yes’ on a strike.
Long Island custodial workers authorize strike
Ten thousand custodial workers across the tristate area are ready to strike — including 700 on Long Island, many of whom live in the Uniondale, Hempstead, Roosevelt and Freeport areas. The 32BJ … more
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Proponents of both sides of the Sands casino issue making their cases heard at the initial Nassau County Legislature vote back in June, which approved the lease transfer at the time.
Las Vegas Sand's Nassau Hub casino project hits legal roadblock
Las Vegas Sands' plans for its $4 billion casino resort at the Nassau Hub in Uniondale has hit another bump in the road. more
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has demanded Hofstra University president Susan Poser resign after she made what he described as remarks he said were ‘antithetical to good moral values.’
Blakeman, Poser clash over Israel-Hamas comments
They have been locked up in a court battle over a proposed casino in Uniondale, and now they are facing off in a more public setting. But this time, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he … more
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Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe is ready to take her public service work from Mineola to Albany, announcing her candidacy Wednesday for the State Senate in a race that’s expected to put her head-to-head with Assemblywoman Taylor Darling in the Democratic primary.
Bynoe announces senate run: ‘There is more to be done’
Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe has officially announced her run for the State Senate during a campaign rally Wednesday in Westbury. She looks to take over the seat currently held by Kevin … more
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The Uniondale Fire Department, seen here in the 2023 Memorial Day parade, will hold an election for its fire commissioner on Dec. 12, 2-9 p.m., at the Sherman Van Ness Fire Station, 154 Uniondale Ave.
It’s time to elect Uniondale’s fire commissioner
Electing the fire commissioner for the Uniondale Fire District will be easy this year. But that doesn’t mean Uniondale voters shouldn’t attend the election on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 2-9 p.m. at … more
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The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the county Hub, where Sands New York hopes to create a huge integrated resort that would include a large casino.
Sands casino may not threaten rise in problem gambling
In the ongoing dispute over whether Sands New York should be permitted to build a massive casino on the Hub site whose centerpiece is the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, those who voice opposition … more
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