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The Long Beach Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday discussing the budget and potential cuts.
Long Beach School District faces tough choices amid budget discussions
Explore the budget dilemmas facing Long Beach schools: layoffs, program cuts, and the uncertain fate of East School. more
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An audit report released by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found a pattern of legal negligence regarding the signing of dozens of checks in District 13.
State audit finds check signing oversights in Valley Stream District 13
Check signing is a basic feature of financial transactions that goes back centuries. But when done wrong, it can invite a host of legal ramifications and leave people vulnerable to fraud and … more
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The state Gaming Commission announced delays in the downstate casino licensing process, giving applicants like Las Vegas Sands, more time to has out any issues before the process officially begins in late 2025.
New York State Gaming Commission delays casino license process until late 2025
The state Gaming Commission created more drama for the high stakes competition for the three available casino licenses as the commission indicated last week that it wouldn’t issue any license, … 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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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages speaking on the state of the ‘Black economy,’ the benefits of recent legislation, and the impact of current congressional gridlock on government spending.
Exploring the intersection of race and economics on Long Island
Since the earliest chapters of its history, the United States has left its share of scars on the country’s social and economic landscape, to say the least. Now, with a legacy of slavery, … more
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It was a who’s-who of Valley Stream education and legislative leaders at the annual Valley Stream Legislative Breakfast last week in which an active discussion was held regarding numerous education issues.
The future of school funding in focus at Valley Stream leadership breakfast
Valley Stream families and students heard from local lawmakers and school administrators and got their questions answered on pressing education issues at the annual Valley Stream Legislative … more
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Congressman Tom Suozzi, of Glen Cove, traveled to Washington for the State of the Union where he managed to take a selfie with the President.
Tom Suozzi snaps a selfie with President Biden at State of the Union
When people living in the 3rd Congressional District watched the State of the Union on Thursday night, they saw images of elected leaders they’ve seen in the newspaper and on television, but … more
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School officials, community members and five state legislators, including Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, front, fourth from left, gathered outside the Long Beach schools’ administration building on Feb. 1 to voice their opposition to a cut in state aid.
Funding formula review pending as Long Beach Schools face budget uncertainty
Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … 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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New state budget threatens local schools
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed state budget for 2024-2025 is sending shockwaves through school districts throughout the North Shore of Long Island. Despite the fact that the governor has … more
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