New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year.
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2/14/13
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Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent.
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1/31/13
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As of Wednesday afternoon, East Meadow incumbents were leading their respective races. But thousands of votes still need to be counted as a result of voting machine malfunctions.
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David Weingrad and Alex Costello
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11/7/12
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There are few elected leaders who appear to love their jobs as much as State Assemblyman David McDonough, a Republican from North Merrick.
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11/2/12
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Mike Montesano, of Glen Head, is running for re-election in the 15th Assembly District against first-time challenger Mario Ferone, of Plainview.
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11/2/12
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Tom McKevitt, 41, of East Meadow, is running for his fifth term in the 17th Assembly District.
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11/2/12
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Earlene Hooper is not, by any stretch of the imagination, media-friendly.
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11/2/12
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In his first term as an assemblyman, Ed Ra was committed to lowering taxes, and he remains committed to that goal.
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11/2/12
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Harvey Weisenberg has served in the State Assembly since 1989, and during that time he has worked to pass more than 300 bills.
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11/2/12
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Republican Brian Curran served the 14th Assembly District capably in his first term, and is running for a second term in the newly redistricted 21st District.
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11/2/12
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