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Crews are repairing potholes on Oceanside Road.
Fixing streets and sewers in Oceanside and Island Park
The floodwaters have receded, the snow is gone (for now, anyway), and repair crews are out, working on streets and sewers around southern Nassau County. Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony Santino … more
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LIPA payments still in dispute
Nassau County has agreed to hand over LIPA payments to school districts, but there are still funds in dispute. LIPA, which owns properties operated by PSEG, was said to have owed $49 million to … more
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The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Since the allowable tax levy growth, which is tied to the Consumer Price Index, is at .12 percent, school districts will have to find other ways to fund budget increases.
Tax cap to limit school budgets
School districts are feeling squeezed by this year’s tax cap. Since 2012, the state tax cap has limited municipal tax increases to approximately 2 percent or the rate of inflation — … more
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Flooding, ice and snow in Island Park.
Major snow highlights problems
It was pretty at first — white, fluffy snow — but it piled 24 inches deep, according to the National Weather Service, and it will be a while before it is gone. “Our manpower included … more
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The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Minimal increases in the Consumer Price Index mean that school districts will have to count on state aid to make up for budget shortfalls.
More state aid expected for local schools
School officials are hoping state aid will be enough to cover shortfalls in next year’s budget. Municipalities across the state are expecting a minimal increase in their allowed tax levy this … more
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SWAT trucks on Oceanside Road and Mott Street in Oceanside.
Man found dead in house on O'side Road
After receiving a tip on Saturday that a man who was wanted for violating his parole had been seen at a house on Oceanside Road, in Oceanside, Nassau County police found him dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. About 2 p.m. Saturday, homeowner Avi Wald was napping … more
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SBA is expanding loan program for Sandy victims
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new Hurricane Sandy disaster loan program that extends, expands and improves access to federal disaster loans. SBA Administrator Maria … more
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State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia met with Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky about graduation diplomas for students with disabilities.
No Regents test means no diploma
High school students with learning disabilities who are hoping to graduate from New York state schools are finding their way blocked by a new requirement that gives them a special certificate … more
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Oceanside, Island Park Letters to the Editor
Smoking still kills To the Editor: Tobacco is the only product sold today that when used as intended, kills its consumers. A recent report by the American Cancer Society rated the tobacco … more
Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky Sponsored legislation signed by Governor Cuomo last week.
Legislation makes NY Rising more transparent
Governor Cuomo signed legislation on Nov. 13 that mandates state oversight of the NY Rising program. The legislation requires monthly reporting to the State Legislature of the status of Hurricane … more
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