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Former PTA President Theresa Devlin and former Athletic Director Dom Vulpis are vying for the vacant seat on the East Rockaway Board of Education.

Two candidates vying for vacant East Rockaway Board of Education seat

Voters will decide which of two candidates will fill a vacant seat on the East Rockaway Board of Education in an election on May 15. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/26/18

What didn’t make it into the state budget?

The New York State Legislature finalized a $168.3 billion budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year just hours before its April 1 deadline. While lawmakers approved a number of provisions, such as tax … more

By Brian Stieglitz and Alyssa Seidman | 4/12/18

N.Y. remains behind the times on early voting

In February, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he planned to include $7 million in his executive budget earmarked for early voting across the state. The provision would have allowed . . . more

4/5/18

March 26 tax vote will have lasting impact on Nassau

Editor's note: Carrie Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, is a Nassau County legislator who represents the 3rd District. The former county executive, Ed Mangano, overhauled the tax system that … more

By Carrie Solages | 3/22/18

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

For Long Islanders, every vote counts

On Nov. 7, residents will head to the polls to decide who will best represent their interests in their districts, from Nassau County executive and county legislators to . . . more

10/5/17

For seven periods every day, students at Lynbrook High School cram into the undersized band room. If the $28.9 million bond proposal is approved Tuesday, new rooms will be built for the band, orchestra and chorus.

Lynbrook vote for $28.9 million bond set for Tuesday

The future of much-needed upgrades to Lynbrook School District facilities is in the hands of voters, who will decide on Oct. 3 to accept or reject a $28.9 million bond proposal to fund repairs in the high school and all other district buildings. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/28/17

Vote ‘yes’ on Lynbrook’s $28.9 million bond

A vote to approve Lynbrook’s $28.9 million bond proposal this Tuesday is the most logical option. Doing so would ensure that the education of students in each of the district’s buildings is enhanced. more

9/27/17

Paying too much attention to the first 100 days

For decades now, at the beginning of every presidency, the media and even the president himself have become obsessed with . . . more

5/4/17

A priority for the bond would be adding science classrooms.

$28.9 million Lynbrook High School bond moves forward

The Lynbrook Schools Board of Education voted 5 - 2 on April 20 to allow a public vote on a proposed $28.9 million bond for renovations at the high school. The board is aiming for an October vote. more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/27/17

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