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Our next president must fix a broken economy

John Crudele, a columnist for the New York Post whom I have tremendous respect for, wrote a recent column titled, “Here’s how we can fix this broken economy.” Last week, in a debate hosted by CNBC, the Republican marching band of presidential candidates . . . more

11/5/15

Wantagh fire medic Sharon Breslin-Tonaty demonstrated the department’s life saving equipment at the Oct. 17 open house. The 2016 budget includes funding for continued fire prevention and safety initiatives.

Wantagh fire taxes tick slightly up

Wantagh’s Board of Fire Commissioners approved its 2016 budget last week, which will fund operations for one of Nassau County’s largest fire departments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/28/15

Why I'm all in for John Kasich

On Nov. 8, 2016, voters will select the man or woman they feel is most qualified to succeed Barack Obama and become the next president. Last week, I formally declared that I will support Ohio Gov. John Kasich. more

9/2/15

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

Seventh-graders Matt Meyer and Jamie McSorley are among the Seaford Middle School students excited for the return of a full athletics program next year.

Coming off the bench

Come September, Seaford will no longer have the dubious distinction of being the only Nassau County school district without a full middle school athletics program. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/27/15

Levittown Elementary students were able to vote on a new item for the lunch menu as their parents came to vote for the school budget on May 19. At East Broadway Elementary School in Seaford, second-grader Mia Catura made her selections from pizza bagel, chicken nachos and breakfast sandwich.

Budgets pass in Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown

Voters overwhelmingly approved budgets in Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown on May 19, and a pair of new Board of Education trustees were elected. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/19/15

Teens use the Badge-A-Minit button maker in the Levittown Public Library’s Innovation Station, which opened last year.

Levittown library boosting technology

An expansion of technology at the Levittown Public Library is a major initiative in its proposed 2015-16 budget, which will be on ballot along with the school budget vote on May 19. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/13/15

More than $340 in combined school spending is on the ballot in Levittown, Wantagh and Seaford on May 19.

Budget votes are Tuesday

Wantagh and Seaford residents will have their say on Tuesday on more than $340 million worth of spending in three local districts for the 2015-16 school year. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Laura Schofer | 5/13/15

Seaford budget adds back

The Seaford Board of Education adopted a 2015-16 school budget on April 16 that will allow the district to restore some programs and services while remaining within its allowable tax levy cap of 2.28 percent. The spending plan will be presented to the public for a vote on May 19. more

By Laura Schofer | 4/22/15

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