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Both District 13 and the Central High School District are in need of new superintendents. The new governor has had much to say about Long Island (124 districts) superintendents’ income as compared to his, $179,000 per year. It will be interesting to see if our boards are influenced in the least by his comments and suggestions. The superintendents’ union threaten to all leave the Island if those caps ($175,000 per year) are put in place.
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3/24/11
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To the Editor:In her March 10-16 column (“Modern education: Trickle-up dumbing down”), writer Randi Kreiss calls for the elimination of teacher tenure, repeating the canard that tenure …
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3/24/11
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On behalf of the entire United Community Party slate of candidates, volunteers and their families, we would like to thank all of the residents of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream for their support and votes during last week’s village election.
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3/24/11
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This is in response to “Legislators Listen to the Community,” March 17-23. Nobody wants more taxes, especially the wealthy who lobby our elected officials with fury. And the rich have gotten everything they’ve asked for.
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3/24/11
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Joe Margolin, Carol Crupi and Mike LoCascio who are running in this election under the Citizens Independence Party have been working tirelessly for the residents of Gibson affected by the recent change to the flood zones by FEMA.
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3/10/11
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I grew up in Valley Steam (as did all of my large immediate family) and returned after college. Now, as a renter looking to invest in a home in this community, I am concerned with the same issues that have been discussed by the candidates running for local office.
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3/10/11
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Before I was the assemblyman for Valley Stream, I spent seven years in village government. The level can be very challenging because of the burden of mandates the higher levels of government place on the villages. We need good people who can get the job done and not cost the people a lot of money in the process.
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3/10/11
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It is without reservation that I endorse Joseph B. Margolin for mayor of Valley Stream. I have known Joe personally and professionally for over 40 years. He is a man of integrity and passion. Joe knows what hard work means. If Joe believes in a cause, he is a champion you want in your corner.
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3/10/11
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My family has lived in Valley Stream since 1954. My three siblings and I, along with a niece and nephew, have graduated from the Valley Stream school system, elementary school through high school. Valley Stream has always had exceptional organizations for all ages run by extraordinary residents of knowledge and character.
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3/10/11
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I am writing to you today to endorse the Citizens Independence Party in the March 15 election — for mayor Joe Margolin and for trustees Carol Crupi and Mike LoCascio.
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3/10/11
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