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Erasing racism in South Carolina, and on L.I.

On July 10, South Carolina finally decided to join the Union for good when it removed the Confederate battle flag from its State House grounds in Columbia, its capital. more

7/15/15

Thank you, Senator Skelos

On May 12, eight days after turning himself in on federal corruption charges, Dean Skelos stepped down as majority leader of the State Senate. more

5/28/15

Honor a veteran on Nov. 11 — and every day

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice between Germany and the Allied forces went into effect. more

11/6/14

Hewlett-Woodmere’s Board of Education approved a partial property tax exemption for military veterans living in the school district, some of whom applauded the decision at the board’s Sept. 17 meeting.

Vets will get tax break from Hewlett-Woodmere schools

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education voted unanimously at its Sept. 17 regular meeting to approve a partial tax exemption that will allow military veterans to pay less in school property taxes. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/24/14

Veterans such as George Sava, above, who live in the H-W School District could be eligible for a partial tax exemption.

Reducing the tax burden on veterans

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education was expected to vote this week on whether to approve a veterans’ alternative tax exemption — allowing veterans to pay less in school property taxes — after more than 50 military veterans attended the board’s Sept. 10 meeting and pushed for a decision on the issue. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/17/14

Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s Board of Education is expected to vote on whether to grant military veterans a tax exemption on Sept. 17.

Lessening the tax burden on veterans

The Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education is expected to vote on whether to grant a veterans alternative tax exemption — permitting them to pay less in school property taxes — at its Sept. 17 meeting after more than 50 military veterans attended the board’s Sept. 10 meeting and pushed for a decision on the issue. more

By Vanessa Parker | 9/12/14

Tony Orlando headlines the annual "Salute to Veterans" concert at Eisenhower Park on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... Lessons of the Holocaust to Teach ToleranceA contextualized history that explains the 1920s’ increase of intolerance, reduction of human rights, and lack of intervention … more

7/30/14

Mr. Suozzi, the State Senate's in good hands, thanks

We don’t have to look very far back in the history books to learn about the damage State Senate Democrats inflicted on Long Island taxpayers during their disastrous two years in the majority in 2009 and 2010. more

7/30/14

Lawrence’s Board of Education adopted a proposed budget of $95.615 million. Above, the main items that have increased the district’s spending for the next school year.

Lawrence School District adopts $95.615M budget

Five employees, including three social workers, will be let go by the Lawrence School District should the current proposed budget plan for the 2014-15 school year be approved by residents on May 20. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/9/14

Real Estate Law

Q. I had some flood damage and was not living in the house last January. Will I lose my star exemption and real estate tax reduction? A. Everyone has to reapply for the star exemption except for … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 12/5/13

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