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Max Trunz, of Long Beach, has been named as new assistant principal at the Rosemary Kennedy School in Wantagh.
Meet Rosemary Kennedy’s new assistant principal
Max Trunz, of Long Beach, found his purpose in life: to help and teach others. He got introduced to it as a teen, studied it in school and has made it his career. Trunz, 36, recently took the … more
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Long Island Association President Matt Cohen spoke with former Vice President Mike Pence about a range of topics, including his break from Donald Trump, the future of the Republican Party and the importance of upholding constitutional values.
What did Mike Pence say about Jan. 6 at the Long Island Association luncheon?
Former Vice President Mike Pence visited Nassau County and spoke at the the Long Island Association’s annual fall luncheon, days before Election Day. more
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A rate increase, which will affect multiple water service areas on Long Island, was approved by the state's public service commission on
Rate hike approved for Liberty Water customers in Nassau County
The state’s public service commission has approved a rate increase for Liberty Utilities, which provides water services to some 120,000 customers in Nassau County.   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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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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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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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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A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.
Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more
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These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.
Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three
For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more
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Kera McLoughlin
Wantagh budget passes; McLoughlin returned as trustee
The Wantagh School District's $79.8 million budget passed by a vote of 1,486-487 on May 21. Incumbent Board of Education Trustee Kera McLoughlin was returned with a total of 977 votes. In the … more
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