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This year’s proposed budget for the Baldwin Public Library isn’t very flashy. It features a modest increase over the current spending plan — just $8 more on the average homeowner’s tax bill … more

5/14/15

School budget deserves approval

For the second consecutive year, the school budget before the Baldwin community stays within the tax cap, maintains the current level of staffing and keeps programs intact. We encourage residents to … more

5/14/15

The Baldwin Public Library is proposing a 1.69 percent tax levy increase for its 2015-16 budget. Residents will cast their vote on Tuesday.

Library looks to upgrade, expand technology

Nearly 250,000 items were checked out of Baldwin Public Library over the last year while roughly 22,000 people attended the more than 1,000 programs offered. Over the next year, the library board and staff are looking to maintain and expand those numbers and its 2015-16 budget funds it all (with help from grants). more

By Brian Croce | 5/13/15

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

State budget to increase L.I. infrastructure

At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year. more

By Alex Costello | 4/8/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

Charter schools are a win for taxpayers

I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . . more

3/20/15

More than three-quarters of the Baldwin School District’s adopted budget is spent on programs. The Board of Education adopted its budget at its March 11 meeting.

School budget adopted in Baldwin

The Baldwin Board of Education adopted its 2015-16 budget last week with little fanfare. There are no significant increases or reductions in the adopted budget, which does increase overall by $2.4 million to $124.4 million. more

By Brian Croce | 3/18/15

Assemblyman Brian Curran, left, led a town hall state budget presentation on March 4 at Baldwin Public Library. From left were Library Board President Joe Carroll, Board of Education President Karyn Reid, Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, County Legislator Laura Curran, Board of Education Vice President Mary Jo O’Hagan, Library Board Trustee Carl Williams and Baldwin Civic Association President Karen Montalbano.

State budget presentation comes to Baldwin

Roughly two-dozen Baldwin residents took an in-depth look at parts of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed state budget last week as Assemblyman Brian Curran (R-Lynbrook) brought his town hall budget presentation to Baldwin Public Library. more

By Brian Croce | 3/11/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

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