The Long Island Power Authority plans to challenge the tax assessment of the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park in the hope of reducing the taxes it pays, which could lead to dire financial …
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Alex Costello
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11/18/10
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The Nassau County Legislature voted 11-8 to approve County Executive Ed Mangano’s $2.6 billion budget on the night of Oct. 30, following a contentious, two-day public hearing in Mineola that …
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Scott Brinton and David Weingrad
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11/10/10
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For the 18th year, the Island Park School Board recognized the outstanding work of faculty and staff during the 2010 SOAR Awards, presented by Superintendent Rosemarie Bovino during the Sept. 27 …
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TOM STEINERT
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10/13/10
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It’s the time of year that nearly every child hates — back to school season. And though kids may be dreading shopping for supplies, schools are already geared for the new year, and have made a …
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Alex Costello
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9/1/10
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Just a few weeks ago, New York State released the results of its 2010 English/Language Arts and Math state exams for grades 3-8, and many were shocked. The state decided to raise the passing score …
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Alex Costello
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8/25/10
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At the Island Park Board of Education meeting June 30, Richard Schurin, who lost the district's school board election on May 18 to Richie Hayes by just 10 votes, presented the board with what …
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Alex Costello
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7/14/10
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After over four decades of service to the Island Park School District, Nick DeSibio, the district’s counsel, announced his decision to retire at the last Board of Education meeting on June 30.
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Alex Costello
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7/14/10
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The Island Park School District began its 2010-11 budget process on March 22, unveiling a $32.4 million budget, a 3.9 percent increase, as well as a 2.9 percent increase in the tax levy.
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by Alex Costello
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3/30/10
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