Keyword: 'votes' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: votes

263 results total, viewing 171 - 180

Redistricting is most likely something Nassau County residents don’t want to think about again for another decade, especially after last year’s long and contentious process to redraw the county’s 19 legislative districts. more

2/14/14

School security funds are prioritized in the proposed $30 million bond, which will be put to a vote on Feb. 11.

Bond vote set for next month

As February approaches, the Oceanside School District is preparing for a Feb. 11 vote on a proposed $30 million bond. The bond, which was proposed on Nov. 19 and accepted by the Board of Education … more

By John Maher | 1/30/14

Voters deserve more competitive contests

Every two or four years, we get to hold our elected officials accountable for the decisions they have or haven’t made, the actions they took or didn’t. more

11/7/13

Nassau County Presiding Officer Norma Gonsalves, front left, retained her seat in the 13th District. The Republicans picked up one seat on the night, strengthening their majority lead, 11-8.

Republicans strengthen majority in Legislature

Nassau County Republicans not only retained the majority in the Legislature on Tuesday night, but picked up one additional seat. With 99 percent of Nassau County’s precincts counted, Republican legislators had a strong hold on 11 of 19 Legislative seats. more

By David Weingrad | 11/6/13

Out of Order: In the Mepham High School football locker room, the sink and urinals are broken beyond repair.

Bellmore-Merrick Central District superintendent offers facilities tour

In schools throughout the Bellmore-Merrick Central District, many wooden doors are scratched up, and their handles don’t latch properly. In most bathrooms, one or more sinks and toilets are broken and covered over. In Mepham High School’s football locker room, where the smell of sweat suffuses the air, the sink is sealed with plywood and the urinals are cemented over. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/5/13

This election is too important for you to sit at home

This is the last time many of you will hear from me before you vote on Election Day. more

10/31/13

Who's on the ballot in Valley Stream?

With Election Day looming, decisions voters make on Tuesday will shape the future of Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead for years to come. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/30/13

Susan Schwartz, center, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education president, said on Sept. 25 that the board would not consider separating synthetic-turf athletic fields from a $49.89 million bond proposal, which would allow residents to vote on the $7.5 million allotted for the fields separately from all other projects. At left was John DeTommaso, the Central District superintendent, who laid out his case for the bond at the Board of Education meeting.

Super lays out case for $49M bond proposal

Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Superintendent John DeTommaso made a passionate plea before a crowd of 75 at a Sept. 25 Board of Education meeting, calling on residents to pass a $49.89 million bond proposal to renovate the district’s schools. The public will vote on the plan Dec. 2. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/3/13

Nasrin Ahmad, left, and Jasmine Garcia-Vieux, right, are running for the Town of Hempstead clerk's position,

Town clerk candidates promise service and integrity

Although the office may have a tumultuous recent history, both candidates for the Town of Hempstead clerk post said they are looking to the future and hope to have the chance to serve residents with integrity. more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/2/13

Fred Seeba, an engineer with BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, gave a presentation on Wednesday before the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education, offering details about a $47.6 million bond proposal that would, if passed, fund upgrades at each of the district’s five schools, as well as the Brookside Central Administration Office and the Jerusalem Avenue School, which is rented to the Board of Cooperative Educational Services.

Bellmore-Merrick Central School District offers details of $47.6M bond

The fine details of a $47.6 million bond proposal to upgrade the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s seven buildings emerged at a Sept. 11 meeting of the Board of Education, including what work would be performed at which schools and a date for a possible vote. more

By Scott Brinton | 9/13/13

« Prev | 1 … 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 … 27 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.