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Voters in five Long Island districts approved budgets for the 2026-27 school year after the first spending proposals failed, according to early returns Tuesday night.

“As is too often the case, traditionally underserved students — including students with disabilities, Black and Latino students, multilingual learners, students from low-income backgrounds, and students in rural communities — will bear the greatest burden created by this reckless decision, to whi

As Primary Election Day approaches, the stakes for working people have never been higher. Every endorsement made by the New York State AFL-CIO carries significant weight, and candidates seeking that endorsement must earn it by meeting a high threshold.

"It's one thing when the administration believes that we're just putting this forward for political reasons ... it's another thing when the [union] membership that keeps this county running is also being very vocal and adamant," said Nassau Legis. Olena Nicks.

Five Long Island school districts will present spending plans with lower tax levy increases for a revote this month, after voters rejected their proposed budgets in May. If you live in one of these districts make sure you make a plan to vote!

Early voting begins Saturday for several congressional primary races across Long Island, as well as for state comptroller.