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Empire Wind Project approved amid turbulent times for industry
The federal government has granted final approval for the construction and operation plan of the Empire Wind projects, marking a significant milestone despite challenges in the offshore wind … 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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Richard DePalma, center, was appointed acting police commissioner on Jan. 22 by Deputy City Manager Phil Ragona, left, and City Manager Dan Creighton.
Meet Long Beach’s acting top cop
As the executive officer of the Long Beach Police Department, Richard DePalma was second-in-command to Commissioner Ron Walsh, who resigned on Jan. 22 after three years on the job. When Walsh … 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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Long Beach is proposed to lose millions in aid, which has school officials voicing their frustration.
Long Beach schools may lose state aid
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2025 on Jan. 16, revealing, among other things, the aid each school district would be receiving — or losing. In … 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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Ron Walsh, who was police commissioner since 2021, and also served as acting city manager, resigned Jan. 22.
Ron Walsh resigns as Long Beach's police commissioner
The City of Long Beach announced on Monday that Police Commissioner Ron Walsh had resigned. The city said that Walsh stepped down “in order to pursue other professional … more
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Ron Walsh, who also acted as acting city manager, resigned as Long Beach's police commissioner.
Ron Walsh resigns as Long Beach's police commissioner
The City of Long Beach announced today that Police Commissioner Ron Walsh has resigned.   Inspector Richard DePalma will assume the position of acting police commissioner until a … more
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New City Manager Dan Creighton was sworn in earlier this month.
At long last, Long Beach has a permanent city manager
The new Long Beach City Council held its first regular meeting on Jan. 2, and one of its first orders of business was to appoint a new city manager, Long Beach resident Dan Creighton. Police … more
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