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At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more

By Jack Martins | 3/1/24

Governor Cuomo earlier this week delayed school budget votes to June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, which is causing uncertainty in the $177 billion state budget.

School budget votes delayed to at least June 1; $177B state budget in flux

School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

Be a part of the school budget process

It’s school budget season, and as districts begin laying out their 2019-20 spending plans, it’s a critical time for residents to attend Board of Education meetings. more

2/7/19

Supporters of incumbents Steve Enella and Todd Ransom, Pat Kaplan and her daughter Brooke, waved signs at cars and passersby as they entered the North Merrick Library. Enella and Ransom were defeated by newcomers Vincent Lentini and Michelle Gordon.

North Bellmore school budget fails to pass; Central District budget passes

Although the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District's — and three of its component district's — budget passed, and a number of incumbents were re-elected, Tuesday's elections held a couple of surprises. more

By Erik Hawkins | 5/16/18

Support your Central and elementary school district budgets

Despite increasing security measures in the wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., and instituting new student health and wellness centers, officials in the Bellmore-Merrick Central School District are keeping the 2018-19 budget within the state-mandated tax-levy cap. more

5/10/18

Martin Avenue Elementary School would have 117 more students eligible for bus transportation, should voters approve a measure on the May ballot in the North Bellmore School District.

North Bellmore school voters to face dueling transportation measures

Officials in the North Bellmore School District are eying a small spending increase for the 2018-19 school year, with a $57.2 million budget. Complicating matters, however, are two transportation-related questions that could change the budget substantially. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/23/18

Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

Where and when to vote in the Bellmores and Merricks

Voting in school budget and trustee elections will take place at the following locations and times on Tuesday, May 17: • In the Bellmore School District: Shore Road Elementary School, 2801 … more

5/17/16

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

State should extend the tax cap

New York state’s tax cap on school districts and local municipalities is set to expire next year, but the State Legislature could, before this year’s session ends later this month, vote to extend it. We would like to see . . . more

6/4/15

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