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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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Baldwin native Jake Steinfeld is coming back to his home state to give three schools an opportunity to win a Don’t Quit! Fitness Center.
Jake Steinfeld's 'Don't Quit!' Fitness Campaign makes waves in New York
Growing up in Baldwin, Jake Steinfeld, a 1976 Baldwin High School graduate, considered himself overweight and struggled with a bad stutter. But his life took a major turn when he was 13, and his father bought him his first set of weights. more
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State Sen. Kevin Thomas has suspended his Congressional campaign after nearly nine months on the campaign trail.
State Senator Kevin Thomas bows out of congressional campaign
New York state Senator Kevin Thomas announced on Feb. 29, that he will be withdrawing his bid for U.S. Congress. 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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Aaron Ashby and Paul Clement Jr., Baldwin High School students, are going to perform at the state's Band Association Honor Band symposium next month.
Musicians accepted into state’s Band Directors Association Honor Band
Baldwin High School students Aaron Ashby and Paul Clement Jr. have been accepted into the state’s Band Directors Association Honor Band. more
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Hydrogen: a clean, secure future for New York
On Dec. 13, the Long Island Power Authority board voted yet again to approve a raise in electric rates, this time over 11 percent for next year. Long Islanders have little choice but to absorb these price increases, as they have before. more
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Baldwin High School seniors Angelina Feeney and Ari Guerra received the Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year award.
Baldwin High School seniors given New York State AHPERD Award
Angelina Feeney and Ari Guerra, seniors at Baldwin High School, have been chosen as the recipients of the “Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year” award for the 2023-2024 academic year by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, which is known as NYS AHPERD. 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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