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Hillary's a progressive for political expediency

Is Hillary Clinton trying to take a page from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s playbook? Let’s take a look at her record as a senator, and you’ll see that she is anything but progressive . . . more

6/25/15

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

Cedarhurst village officials adopted a $5.54 million budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year on April 30.

Cedarhurst adopts $5.54M budget

The Village of Cedarhurst unanimously approved its 2015-16 tentative budget of $5.54 million on April 30. Spending will increase approximately $120,000 over the current fiscal plan of $5.42 million. more

By Vanessa Parker | 5/20/15

Lawrence's Board of Education has a returning Trustee, Abel Feldhamer, left, and a new face in Heshy Blachorsky.

Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school budgets approved

On Tuesday night, for the fourth consecutive year, the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school district budgets were overwhelmingly approved. more

By Jeff Bessen and Vanessa Parker | 5/19/15

Voting on the budget and for Board of Educations trustees in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District takes place at the Woodmere Education Center, above, on May 19.

Hewlett-Woodmere adopts $113.6 million operating budget

The Hewlett-Woodmere School District adopted a $113.6 million budget on April 15 for the 2015-16 school year, which is an increase of 1.49 percent, or $1.67 million, over the current spending plan. Seven new programs and additional support for private-school special education are part of the budget. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/29/15

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

State budget to increase L.I. infrastructure

At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year. more

By Alex Costello | 4/8/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

Charter schools are a win for taxpayers

I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . . more

3/20/15

The Hewlett-Woodmere School District is planning a 2015-16 budget that could include adding seven new programs and 10 teaching positions.

Hewlett-Woodmere proposes a $113.3M budget

Seven new programs and 10 new teaching positions for special education are part of the proposed $113.3 million Hewlett-Woodmere School District budget for the 2015-16 school year, an increase of 1.24 percent, or $1.39 million, over the current spending plan. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/11/15

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