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Budgetary challenges must be met head-on
It is time for leaders to take strong, firm stances. That goes for lawmakers in Washington and Albany, our county, town and village representatives and the elected members of our own boards of education. more
The Lynbrook school district plans to use half of its retirement reserve fund to pay for pension costs increases, leaving only $500,000 in the fund.
Turning to their schools' reserves?
For several local school districts, balancing budgets is becoming a daunting challenge. Higher pension costs, a loss of state aid and a possible state tax cap have many school officials looking to tighten their spending plans. Gov. Andrew Cuomo released his first budget proposal on Feb. 1, and districts are being told to tap into their reserve funds to make up for the possible, impending state aid cutbacks and a proposed 2 percent tax cap. Many administrators say they have few options for dealing with increasing costs. more
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School districts rezoned
Certain addresses within the Lynbrook School district, formerly apart of an eliminated optional school zone for Marion Street and Waverly Park elementary schools, are now only be zoned for Waverly Park. Residents in this zone were formerly able to chose which school their children would attend. more
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Inside this home at 14 Montauk Ave., 40 animals were discovered
RVC's houses from 'hell'
Twice last week, authorities discovered neglected animals inside dilapidated Rockville Centre homes. The second discovery was by far the worst ... At 14 Montauk Ave., Faith Ross, 54, and her … more
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Time to correct wrong-way driving
A recent rash of drivers going the wrong way on Long Island’s major highways has left government and law enforcement officials perplexed. One thing is certain: alcohol is a major contributing … more
Jack Martins, pictured here on Election Night, declared himself the winner at the Republican Headquarters that night. A judge decided the vote in his favor on Saturday.
Martins wins 7th Senate District seat
Mineola Mayor Jack Martins was officially declared the victor in his race against 7th State District Senator Craig Johnson by a Nassau County Supreme Court Judge on Saturday. But Johnson announced on … more
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Brian Curran, left, and Ed Ra are taking over for two veteran assemblymen in neighboring districts in western Nassau County.
An interview with Brian Curran and Edward Ra
The Herald sat down with newly-elected NYS Assemblymen Brian Curran and Edward Ra. more
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Susan Williams was found guilty of hiring a 'hit man' to kill her husband.
Susan Williams found guilty
Susan Williams, the 44-year-old Garden City mother and former Rockville Centre resident accused of hiring a hit man nine months ago to kill her estranged husband, a Lynbrook businessman, was found guilty by a Nassau County jury after four hours of deliberation on Monday. more
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Redistricting commission is a must
In 2004, New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice published a report on the performance — or should we say the underperformance — of the New York State Legislature. The report’s first … more
An early-morning fire destroyed three buses recently purchased by the Malverne school district. Nearby portable classrooms sustained heavy exterior damage.
Blaze destroys brand-new school buses
The Malverne school district lost three new school buses and use of its portable classrooms last Sunday morning after a fire broke out and engulfed the recently purchased buses more
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