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District 24 Superintendent Dr, Edward Fale says a boost in state aid is needed to stave off cuts.

District 24 school officials are hoping that the state comes through with more aid next year, after disappointing numbers in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s preliminary state budget, which was released in … more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/13/14

Comptroller: L.I. districts pushed to the fiscal brink

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding. more

1/23/14

Valley Stream districts to get boost in state aid

The Valley Stream Central High School District was the big winner among the four local districts when the state budget was finalized late last week, however the additional state aid still fails to close a $2.65 million budget gap. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/3/13

The worst of Sandy's wrath may still be on its way

Months after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and left behind heartache on Long Island, many Nassau and Suffolk County residents who suffered little, if any, damage in the storm are still going to be hit hard in the coming months — in their pocketbooks, with higher taxes. more

3/21/13

High School District Board of Education President Tony Iadevaio called on state lawmakers to relieve some of the pressure on districts.

Valley Stream schools to state: Help us out

About $300 million in additional state aid is expected to make its way to New York’s school when the state Legislature approves a budget later this month, possibly this week. At least some of that should trickle down to Valley Stream’s four districts. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/20/13

Challenges ahead for Valley Stream schools

Valley Stream school officials agree that the next few months will be challenging as they put together spending plans for the 2013-14 school year. All four districts are expected to receive an increase in state aid next year, however, which should make the task a little easier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/30/13

A bump and a cut: East Rockaway schools to see less state aid; Lynbrook to get slight increase

Local school officials are displeased with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s preliminary state aid figures for the 2013-14 school year, which were released last week as part of the proposed state budget. … more

By Brian Croce | 1/30/13

Support our schools — get involved in their budgeting

Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more

1/24/13

In wake of storm, schools need relief

Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more

11/23/12

Island Park schools upgrade security

The Island Park Board of Education voted late last month to approve the purchase, installation and management of a district-wide security system. more

By Aaron Axelson | 7/11/12

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