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Kate Freeman, near right, pictured last year, led a breakdown of the proposed 2019-20 district budget at this month’s board of education meeting. Superintendent John DeTommaso, far right, said he was excited about some of the district’s new programs.

With state aid flat, school heads propose small tax-levy increase

Residents will cast their votes on the 2019-20 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District budget on May 21. The $163 million spending plan calls for a 2.17 percent tax-levy increase — smaller than last year’s 2.65 percent hike. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/11/19

State standardized tests have pitted parents against education officials for years, and this year, Bellmore-Merrick officials have again told parents they support their decision to opt their children out, while parents in the Merrick elementary district received a letter urging them to make sure their children take the tests.

Opt-out letters conflict riling school district parents

With state standardized tests in grades three to eight beginning this week, administrators in Bellmore and Merrick — the epicenter of the parent-led “opt-out” movement —have been reaching out to parents, who were feeling anxious since the State Education Department threatened last year to begin cracking down on districts with low test-participation rates. more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/4/19

Some New Year’s wishes for our leaders

As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island. more

1/4/19

Amazon deal is a winner for New York and Long Island

Gov. Andrew Cuomo deserves great credit, not endless second-guessing, for bringing Amazon to Long Island City. Amazon’s choice of New York for a new headquarters is something all New Yorkers . . . more

11/29/18

2nd Congressional District, a model race

First-time congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley liked to say she wasn’t a politician. And she wasn’t. The Amityville mother of two ran a strong race . . . more

11/16/18

Re-elect John Brooks in Senate District 8

When State Sen. John Brooks defeated incumbent Republican Michael Venditto in 2016, it felt like a fluke. A combination of political headwinds and unfortunate family matters in the news for Venditto, perhaps, paved the way for the newly registered Democrat to claim the seat that the GOP had won with 60 percent of the vote in most elections. more

11/1/18

In the 21st Assembly District, re-elect Brian Curran

In a close call, the Herald endorses Brian Curran over Judy Griffin in the 21st Assembly District race. more

11/1/18

Return McDonough to office in the 14th Assembly District

North Merrick Republican Dave McDonough, 81, was first elected to the State Assembly in a special election in 2002 and was re-elected to his ninth term in 2016. more

11/1/18

The Herald endorses Kemp Hannon for re-election for New York State Senate District 6.

Re-elect Hannon in 6th Senate District

Having represented the State Senate’s 6th District for nearly a decade, and with another 13 years in the Assembly before that, Kemp Hannon has the experiene to continue tackling the issues his … more

11/1/18

Vote for Ed Ra in 19th Assembly District

In the race for the seat in the 19th Assembly District, the Herald endorses incumbent Ed Ra, of Franklin Square. Given Ra’s years of experience in the State Assembly — he was first elected to … more

11/1/18

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