Celebrating 125 years, Nassau County, formed in 1898 from parts of Queens, has become New York’s fifth-largest county, known for its spacious homes, quiet neighborhoods, excellent schools, rich history, and vibrant community spirit.
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5/24/24
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After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.
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By Karl Valere
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5/24/24
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Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
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By Jerry Kremer
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5/24/24
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Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans.
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By Jack Martins
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5/24/24
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It wasn’t exactly how Carey scripted it after securing the draw to begin overtime, but coach Tom Aiello felt pretty good when he saw No. 9 in an orange jersey pounce on a loose ball on the …
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By Tony Bellissimo
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5/18/24
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Voters in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will head to the polls on May 21 to cast their ballots on a proposed nearly $197.5 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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5/17/24
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The Birch Pages Writing Club has been judged among the year’s best poets on Long Island, winning a first-place award in the annual student poetry contest hosted by the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association.
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By Joseph D'Alessandro
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5/17/24
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Six candidates will vie for open seats on the Merrick Union Free School District’s board of education next week. Polls are open on Tuesday, May 21 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in district’s administration center, at 21 Babylon Road, Merrick.
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5/17/24
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Two of Bellmore-Merrick’s elementary districts have uncontested board of education elections for the 2024-25 school year.
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By Jordan Vallone
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5/17/24
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Calhoun High School sophomore, Ryan Karis was one of 18 finalists at this year’s Poetry Out Loud Competition in Manhattan.
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By Melissa Berman
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5/17/24
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