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Q: My real estate taxes have gone up each year and are much higher than that of my neighbor. What is going on? A: The tax rates in both Nassau and Suffolk County have increased each year because … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 11/11/13

Seventh-graders at Memorial Junior High School will be subject to several days of testing later this year, but school officials and parents are concerned that the testing is taking away from learning.

Educators, parents: less testing, more teaching

Testing has always been a part of school. It’s the way educators assess student learning. But last school year, as the State Education Department implemented the new Common Core Learning Standards and rolled out new state assessments to accompany them, teachers, administrators, students and parents said the tests were no longer assessing student learning. more

By Brian Croce | 11/6/13

My new tax bill is through the roof

School tax rates have gone up an average of almost 20 percent over the past two years, well over the state-mandated 2 percent tax cap. more

10/24/13

Real Estate Law

Q: I recently received a letter in the mail regarding my STAR tax exemption, and I do not understand. If I already have the STAR tax exemption on my home and also received an assessment reduction … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 10/24/13

The truth about property assessments

With less than three weeks to go before Election Day, former County Executive Tom Suozzi and his cronies have resorted to stretching the truth and exaggerating his record to get you to believe that current County Executive Ed Mangano is bad news for taxpayers. more

10/17/13

County Executive Ed Mangano hopes to edge Democrat Tom Suozzi, just as he did four years ago.

Mangano proud of his record

Nassau County voters might have déjà vu when they visit the polls on Election Day. As they did four years ago, they will have a choice between Republican Ed Mangano and Democrat Tom Suozzi for county executive. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/18/13

Common Core: a great idea we're not yet prepared for

“Test scores plummet.” Those were the headlines about the “seismic” drop in scores following the latest state exams. Apocalypse! more

8/28/13

Passing rates on the New York state assessments in Valley Stream's elementary school districts.

Test scores drop in Valley Stream, state

State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum less than a year ago. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/14/13

Real Estate Law

Q: If my Nassau County tax assessment was reduced last year do I have to file again this year? A: The answer is yes. Every year is separate, and if a property also … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 8/13/13

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

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