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Uniondale 9th grader Adora Okoye experiencing a simulation of helping victims in a car crash as an EMT
Career Day at Uniondale High School
Uniondale High School buzzed with excitement on Friday, April 12, as students immersed themselves in a dynamic Career Day event aimed at exposing them to various career paths and allowing them to … more
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Candidates answered questions submitted by their potential constituents in an open forum at Nassau Community College on April 11, detailing their stances on issues ranging from housing on Long Island to policing, reproductive rights, funding Medicaid, inflation, child care, education and community division. County Legislator Siela Bynoe, far left, with Carmen Pineyro, former deputy mayor of Freeport, and Assemblywoman Taylor Darling.
Nassau Community College hosts crucial debate for State Senate
The recent debate at Nassau Community College featured three candidates, all women of color with overlapping policy platforms, addressing community concerns straight from the residents they hope to represent in the state's sixth senate district. more
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One of three water towers that supply Uniondale, next to Turtle Hook Middle School.
New EPA standards offer hope for Uniondale’s water crisis, but challenges remain
The ongoing battle for clean water in Uniondale, focusing on PFAs and 1,4-dioxane contamination and the new EPA standards announced last week and their impact on local water treatment efforts. more
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Frank Zelinski, seated, being treated by nurses James Buonagura and Mary Philip. If there is no new funding for NUMC by July, according to Chairman Matthew Bruderman, patients like Zelinski, who rely on the public-benefit hospital’s low costs, may have to go elsewhere.
Emergency funds hang in balance as NUMC’s dispute with state continues
The intensifying battle over funding and conditions for Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) continues, as the county's only public benefit hospital's future remains in limbo. more
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County Legislator Siela Bynoe speaking to residents about what she calls “Blakeman’s militia,” saying she did not support his plan and would fight it.
Racial and safety concerns mount over Nassau County's special deputy initiative
Inside the contentious plan by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman to deputize gun-owning residents for emergency protection. Discover the concerns raised by residents, activists, and officials regarding racial discrimination, lack of police union consultation, and potential risks associated with an armed militia. more
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Hempstead village trustee Noah Burroughs — a former NFL player and a 20-year educator — is running for the Assembly seat currently held by Taylor Darling. His biggest priorities? Ensuring affordable housing and fully funding essential services like education and Medicaid.
Noah Burroughs announces Assembly run
He’s served on the Hempstead village board. He’s taught for 20 years, and he even played for the New York Jets. Now Noah Burroughs is looking for a new way to give back to his community. more
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Shoppers inside the Shoprite-Walmart supercenter in Uniondale say they have been facing fiscal hardships when it comes to buying groceries, getting hit with a combination of higher prices, smaller quantities, and stagnant wages.
Shoppers struggle as food prices soar amid inflation crisis
Explore the economic challenges faced by Uniondale residents as they navigate the impacts of inflation on rising food prices. 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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Ashley, a student from Uniondale, sharing her experiences with racism and discrimination with students from all over Nassau who share similar experiences.
Nassau County students gather to ERASE Racism
Nassau County students gather at the ERASE Racism Summit to address structural racism, segregation, and inequality in their communities. more
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