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The village board of trustees approved the 2015-16 budget at a briefing session on April 1. With a tax increase of 2.83 percent, it’s one of the most fiscally responsible spending plans in years. … more

4/8/15

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

Mayor Francis X. Murray and the board of trustees unanimously approved the new budget, which raises taxes 2.83 percent.

Village adopts 2015-16 budget

It’s official — the average Rockville Centre homeowner will pay $100 more in village taxes next year. In a meeting that was not televised, the board of trustees adopted the 2015-16 budget on April 1. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 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

Though there were steep decreases, in public safety expenses, which includes the Police Department, it still makes up the largest portion of the budget.

A $100 increase

On March 5, the Village of Rockville Centre posted a draft of its 2015-16 budget on its website, revealing a tax increase of about $100 for the average homeowner. more

By Alex Costello | 3/18/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

So much for sunlight

"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more

2/19/15

Property tax relief on the way?

Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

Yes, I loved school-zone speed cameras

I couldn’t have been the only one who loved Nassau County’s ill-fated school-zone speed cameras. more

1/8/15

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