New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year.
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2/14/13
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Like many school districts in Nassau County, West Hempstead is in fiscal trouble.
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his proposed state budget two weeks ago, West Hempstead schools got a “big …
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Howard Schwach
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2/14/13
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Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent.
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1/31/13
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Reductions in “high tax aid,” which the state has traditionally given to mostly downstate school districts with higher costs and relatively high property tax rates, may turn out to be a huge …
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By Howard Schwach
hschwach@liherald.com
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1/31/13
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The “budget café” has come back to the West Hempstead Union Free School District, and it’s not a new bistro where you can enjoy a late-night cup of coffee and a snack.
Instead, it’s a …
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Howard Schwach
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1/25/13
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Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest.
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1/24/13
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Last week, Governor Cuomo gave his third State of the State address, and touched on many of the major issues facing our state — Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery, job creation and economic growth, and gun control.
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1/17/13
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The eight students and one teacher shuffled into the center of what was left of the dining room of a red-brick ranch home on a canal in Long Beach’s East End last Friday.
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By Scott Brinton
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12/20/12
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It is with a heavy heart that I write about the loss of Larry Elovich, my best friend.
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9/27/12
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This time last year, the Herald evaluated Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s midterm progress. We graded him on how well he had followed through with his campaign promises and how effectively he had dealt with the major issues facing the county.
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9/13/12
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