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Rabbi Levi Gurkov, of the Chabad of Oceanside, said he was in favor of legislation requiring that students in sixth through 12th grades receive instruction about hate symbols such as the swastika and noose.

Oceanside rabbi supports law that would teach hate symbols to students

In response to several instances of hate crimes and anti-Semitism in the U.S., New York lawmakers recently announced legislation aimed at ensuring that “students are taught the hateful intolerance of the swastika and noose” and other symbols of hatred in order to educate them about the history of those symbols. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/22/19

Voters in the Island Park School District approved the proposed $40.3 million budget for the 2019-20 school year in Tuesday's election.

Island Park School District's $40.3M school budget for 2019-20 passes

Voters in the Island Park School District on Tuesday voted to approve officials' proposed $40.3 million budget for the 2019-20 school year, and also showed support for an incumbent trustee who ran unopposed for the Board of Education. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/21/19

Vote 'yes' on Oceanside, Island Park school budgets

At a time when district administrators are striving to enhance school safety and increase the quality of programs — while holding the line on taxes — it is as important as ever to support school budgets. more

5/16/19

Support incumbents in Oceanside, Island Park school board races

In this year’s Oceanside and Island Park school elections, all Board of Education races are uncontested. We believe that is because people are generally happy with the quality of education district children are receiving. more

5/16/19

With the Long Island Power Authority seeking to reduce its property tax payments at four power plants, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park, residents from Island Park and Northport have banded together in protest.

Island Park, Northport residents team up to protest LIPA tax case

As the Long Island Power Authority continues to seek a reduction in its property-tax payments on four National Grid-operated power plants — including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station — Island Park residents met with a Northport-based coalition on April 11 to protest the efforts, which would significantly raise taxes in the communities. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/18/19

Lincoln Orens Middle School was at risk of receiving a low rating and being listed as an institution needing “comprehensive support and improvement,” until the district appealed to the State Education Department.

Island Park schools dodge low state rating

The Island Park School District successfully appealed a low rating by the State Education Department after two weeks of buzz about how students opting out of state tests impacted the school’s standing. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/24/19

Bob Cohen, attorney for the Island Park School District, gave an update on the E.F. Barrett Power Station at the Board of Education meeting on May 22.

I.P. district updates residents on Barrett plant’s future

“They’re not going to repower that plant,” Island Park Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosmarie Bovino told a small group of residents at the district’s May 22 Board of Education meeting, referring to the Long Island Power Authority’s stance on modernizing the E.F. Barrett Power Station, which straddles Island Park and Oceanside. more

By Ben Strack | 6/1/17

Approve Island Park school spending plan

Despite infrastructure challenges, the Island Park School District has maintained good financial fundamentals, and its 2017-18 budget deserves the community’s support. more

5/15/17

The Island Park school district warned parents about a new Netflix series focused on teen suicide.

I.P. schools warn parents about ‘13 Reasons Why’

Parents of the Island Park school district received a letter last month in response to the popularity of a Netflix series that “presents the outcome of suicide in an exaggerated and dramatic way — not in a realistic manner,” according to Lincoln Orens Middle School Principal Vincent Randazzo. more

By Ben Strack | 5/4/17

Chef George Schneider has 45 years of experience in the food services industry, and has managed everything from restaurants to airline catering services.

Food industry veteran brings new cuisine to Island Park students

The 3 p.m. bell rang and students scurried out of class. Soon after, a group of five girls peeked into the kitchen at Lincoln Orens Middle School in Island Park. “Hey Mr. S,” one said. “Can we … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/7/17

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