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Valley Stream school board candidates announced

There will be contested elections in only one of Valley Stream’s elementary school districts this year when voters head to the polls for the school budget and Board of Education vote on May 20. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/23/14

Get involved in school budgeting

The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more

3/27/14

John Maier, left, was sworn in as District 24’s newest Board of Education trustee by school attorney Douglas Libby at the reorganization meeting on July 2.

Boards welcome new trustees

Two new trustees have officially taken their seats on Valley Stream’s elementary boards of education following reorganization meetings held over the last two weeks. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/10/13

Clockwise from top left, Anthony Iadevaio, Larry Trogel, Stephen Rubenstein and John Maier.

Four candidates on District 24 ballot

There will be at least one new member of the District 24 Board of Education next school year. Trustee Frank Nuara is not seeking re-election and other incumbent seats are up for grabs. more

By Brian Croce | 5/9/13

School board: a way to give back

You’ve probably been reading a lot lately about your local school district’s proposed budget for next year. more

4/4/13

School board president Kristin Ochtera asked for the public’s input in the district’s search for a new superintendent. Trustee Neil Schloth is at left.

The search is on: East Rockaway schools begin looking for superintendent, hires consultant

Strong leadership, an open-door policy, good grant writing and a vision for improving education were some of the qualities that members of a small control group said they were seeking in a new … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/27/13

In wake of storm, schools need relief

Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more

11/23/12

Why do our school taxes continue to soar?

In 2011, the median property tax bill in Nassau County was $8,478, putting Nassau a close second to Westchester County for the highest property taxes in the country. more

10/24/12

Newspapers — the cornerstones of our communities

Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices. more

10/4/12

Kristen Ocherta is the new East Rockaway school board president.

East Rockaway, Lynbrook schools reorganize

The East Rockaway Board of Education meetings will have a different look to them when school starts up again in September, as Kristin Ochtera begins her first year as board president and John … more

By Brian Croce | 7/18/12

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