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In national politics, it's all about the money

If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . . more

5/7/15

Voters back North Merrick Library budget

A strong majority of residents who voted on the North Merrick Public Library’s 2015-16 budget — more than 68 percent — supported the proposal, which will take effect July 1. more

5/7/15

The Wantagh Library’s proposed 2015-16 budget includes funding to make it a Family Place Library, which would fund more services and resources for young children and their families.

Wantagh Library budget vote is Tuesday

More books, more electronic books and the creation of a Family Place Library are among the initiatives being funded in Wantagh’s proposed $2.47 million budget, which is up for a vote next week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/23/15

Mary Westermann won a seat on the Seaford Library Board of Trustees.

Seaford Library budget passes; Westermann wins trustee seat

The Seaford Public Library’s 2015-16 budget was overwhelmingly passed by voters on April 15. A new member was also elected to the Board of Trustees in a three-way race. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/21/15

Margaret Grub and Mary Westermann are two of the three candidates running for Seaford library trustee. William Duggan did not submit a picture.

Seaford library election is April 15

The Seaford Library District will hold its annual budget vote and trustee election on April 15. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

Patrons of the Bellmore Memorial Library will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 14, from 1 to 8 p.m.

Libraries to hold elections

Bellmore and North Bellmore residents will vote in their respective libraries’ budget and trustee elections next week. The North Bellmore Public Library vote is first on the calendar, and polls … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/6/15

The Fayette Elementary School boiler is well past its prime, according to school officials. Heating systems at Fayette, Camp Avenue and Old Mill Road schools show decades of wear and tear, as do many of the buildings and their grounds. The North Merrick School District Board of Education is asking the community to approve a $14.65 million bond sale to pay for a district-wide infrastructure overhaul. There will be a referendum as part of the May 19 school vote.

North Merrick puts $14.7M bond to vote

The North Merrick School District is seeking to borrow $14.65 million for infrastructure upgrades at Camp Avenue, Fayette and Old Mill Road elementary schools, which administrators say are essential for the schools’ long-term use. Local residents will decide at the May 19 school vote whether to approve a bond sale to fund the buildings and grounds improvements. more

By Brian Racow | 3/18/15

Senator Dean Skelos and others met with school district officials to discuss the governor’s education policies.

Legislators quizzed on governor’s Ed. policies

At a special meeting on March 6, the Rockville Centre Board of Education and administration voiced their concerns about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s education policies to local elected officials. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/11/15

The largest portion of the budget is instructional spending, which includes teacher salaries.

School budget’s details draw early focus

Electronics — report cards and voting machines — were the big topics of discussion at the Board of Education’s budget meeting on Feb. 25. more

By Alex Costello | 3/4/15

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

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