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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

Our taxes are sky-high, but the tax cap will help

I ran for governor against Eliot Spitzer in 2006 on a platform to cap property taxes. He won. It was a painful experience, but it laid the groundwork . . . more

5/1/14

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

Comptroller: L.I. districts pushed to the fiscal brink

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding. more

1/23/14

The worst of Sandy's wrath may still be on its way

Months after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and left behind heartache on Long Island, many Nassau and Suffolk County residents who suffered little, if any, damage in the storm are still going to be hit hard in the coming months — in their pocketbooks, with higher taxes. more

3/21/13

A bump and a cut: East Rockaway schools to see less state aid; Lynbrook to get slight increase

Local school officials are displeased with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s preliminary state aid figures for the 2013-14 school year, which were released last week as part of the proposed state budget. … more

By Brian Croce | 1/30/13

Support our schools — get involved in their budgeting

Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more

1/24/13

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

Local school officials react to state aid numbers

The Lynbrook School District would receive a cut in it state aid for the 2012-13 school year, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed state budget released on Jan. 17. The East Rockaway School … more

By Brian Croce bcroce@liherald.com | 2/1/12

Clarissa Hamlin/Herald Marcy Tannenbaum, director of Finance and Operations, left, and School Superintendent Dr. Roseanne Melucci at the April 4 Budget Advisory Committee meeting.

East Rockaway Schools decide on new budget

The East Rockaway Board of Education unanimously approved a $34.3 million proposed budget at their April 12 meeting. The plan, which calls for a 2.94 percent increase and 3.77 percent tax levy, which must still be approved by voters on May 17, includes keeping all current clubs, sports teams, the district’s enterprise program, and new programs for students with autism and disabilities, among other items. “At a certain point, it’s really up to the community what they want for their schools,” said Schools Superintendent Dr. Roseanne Melucci. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 4/21/11

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