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Oceanside Schools Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown announced at a recent school board meeting that the district plans to take part in a lawsuit against Nassau County over the repeal of the county … more

Tom Steinert | 1/5/11

Island Park staff members Marion Toby, left, Ainsley Bennett and Nancy Donnelly load a previous year’s presents for delivery.

Island Park ‘Christmas Angels’

Over the past 30 years, they’ve come to be known as Island Park’s Christmas Angels, bringing gifts to children who otherwise wouldn’t have any. In reality, they are very human. They’re … more

Alex Costello | 12/15/10

Schools to carry the county's burden?

Now that the Nassau County Legislature has already approved a $2.6 billion budget plan for next year, the Oceanside and Island Park school districts — along with those across the county — must … more

Tom Steinert | 12/8/10

Madison and Howie Clampman learn about chemistry and make their own aluminum foil volcano.

Math and science day in O’side

Where else can you look through a large telescope, pet a horseshoe crab, perform math mindbenders and make your own volcano? These were just some of the activities that children and families engaged … more

11/24/10

If LIPA is successful in lowering the taxes it pays for the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park, it could mean significantly higher taxes for school district residents.

LIPA to challenge assessment

The Long Island Power Authority plans to challenge the tax assessment of the Barrett Power Plant in Island Park in the hope of reducing the taxes it pays, which could lead to dire financial … more

Alex Costello | 11/18/10

At the North Merrick firehouse, Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg denounced a proposal by County Executive Ed Mangano to impose a water fee on previously exempt organizations such as fire departments and school districts.

Legislator: ‘Toilet tax’ could cost taxpayers

When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax. more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/15/10

Merrick School District PTAs are planning to attend a rally in Mineola on Monday to protest County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan to eliminate the county’s guarantee that it will pay refunds on property-tax challenges. The county executive would instead like school districts and towns to pay the refunds.

School districts plan rally against Mangano tax plan

To help close the more than $300 million budget deficit that Nassau now faces, County Executive Ed Mangano’s recently proposed budget includes a proposal to end the county’s “guarantee” that it will pay refunds owed when homeowners successfully challenge their tax assessments. more

David Weingrad | 10/15/10

At the Sept. 27 Board of Education meeting, Dr. Rosmarie Bovino, superintendent of schools, presented the Island Park School District’s Annual SOAR Awards. Pictured here is, from left, are Diana Caracciolo, School Board president, award recipients Kathleen O’Driscoll, Gabriel D’Auria, and Donna Strommer and Bovino.

SOAR-ing to new heights

For the 18th year, the Island Park School Board recognized the outstanding work of faculty and staff during the 2010 SOAR Awards, presented by Superintendent Rosemarie Bovino during the Sept. 27 … more

TOM STEINERT | 10/13/10

Rebecca Baird reads to Penni the dog during the 2008-09 school year, when the program was started.

More furry friends could help Oceanside students

Oceanside’s reading to dogs program could potentially make its way to other elementary schools in the district some day. The school district is now looking into expanding the reading program, … more

TOM STEINERT | 9/29/10

Irlanda Feil, left, Robin Antila, Jennifer Robbins and Andrea Cutler are pictured here during a special orientation to welcome new faculty and staff, hosted by Dr. Rosmarie Bovino, superintendent of schools.

Island Park School District welcomes new staff

Students weren’t the only new people in the Island Park School District when the schools opened their doors earlier this month. New faculty and staff were also there to greet the children and start … more

9/29/10

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