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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
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
The annual Valley Stream Fourth of July celebration last weekend gave the community an opportunity to dance, eat and celebrate. A $15 a ticket gave families an event where they could enjoy the … more
Military families from around the area shared a hot meal Dec. 4 and had a surprise visit from everybody’s favorite man from the North pole. About 30 children, with parents either active duty or … more
Far Rockaway High School alumnus and Woodmere resident Josephine Fusco died on Oct. 21, from kidney disease. She was 88. more
Long Island has the potential to be the East Coast’s clean energy hub. more
After watching his 21-year-old neighbor Shane Weiner grow up with psoriatic arthritis, Vinny Cafiso of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows thought some good could be done through their most recent … more
The sizzling smell of nearby backyard barbecues filled the air at Firemen’s Memorial Field during the village’s annual Independence Day Fireworks display. Dozens of families arrived in … more
Vinny Cafiso, of East Meadow, said helping military members and veterans is dear to his heart. On Sunday, Cafiso helped host a breakfast with Santa for local military families at Borrelli’s … more
The towns, cities and villages of Long Island have their own recorded and unrecorded histories. Their stories are told by local historians, librarians and historical societies. In many cases . . . more
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