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.
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/2/24
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The Long Beach Humane Society, which has been in operation since 1976, is at risk of closing amid a financial crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
“It takes a lot of money to run a …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/2/24
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Long Beach High School holds a unique event called Beauty and the Beast night, where the gymnastics and wrestling teams share the gym for their respective meets, while also raising money for MSK …
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By Brendan Carpenter
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2/2/24
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The Long Beach Public Library, in collaboration with Artists in Partnership, is set to host two cross-cultural events.
“Part of Artists in Partnership’s mission is to offer …
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By Angelina Zingariello
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2/2/24
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Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that a Long Beach man pleaded guilty Tuesday to manslaughter and other charges for a March 2022 motorcycle crash that killed a pedestrian in …
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2/2/24
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Two are still standing. The number of Republican presidential candidates has been narrowed down from 15 or so to just two, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
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By Peter King
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2/2/24
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Bullying is real and pervasive in society today, often driven by the divisive nature of our current political paradigm. Authentic claims of bullying must not be de-legitimized. Step forward unapologetically to oppose inequities in our communities and stakeholders who harbor bias. Leaders seeking to dismantle current systems of inequity frequently become targets of bullying.
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By Patrick Pizzo
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2/2/24
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I was struck, recently, standing outside the People’s Pantry in the hamlet of Oyster Bay on a cold, gray day. The Pantry provides food and other services to locals in need of support, and the line for food parcels stretched around the block.
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By Jake Blumencranz
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2/2/24
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As a member of the Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, I know the importance of moving Long Island forward with smart economic development. So, as Las Vegas Sands presents Nassau County with a proposed multi-billion-dollar casino project, it is both an opportunity and a challenge.
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By Taylor Darling
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2/2/24
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It was just one storm — but it was a nasty one.
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2/2/24
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