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Vote ‘yes’ on Rockville Centre School District's 2018-19 spending plan

On Tuesday, residents should vote to approve the Rockville Centre Board of Education’s $117 million 2018-19 budget, which is nearly 4 percent larger than the current spending plan. The tax levy, or amount that the district will collect from the district’s taxpayers, would increase by 2.98 percent, just under the state-mandated cap. more

5/10/18

Taxpayers will also decide whether the district can establish a capital reserve fund on May 15.

Wantagh school board proposes $77.95 million budget

The Wantagh Board of Education will ask taxpayers to vote on a 2018-19 school budget of $77.95 million on May 15. more

4/26/18

Former PTA President Theresa Devlin and former Athletic Director Dom Vulpis are vying for the vacant seat on the East Rockaway Board of Education.

Two candidates vying for vacant East Rockaway Board of Education seat

Voters will decide which of two candidates will fill a vacant seat on the East Rockaway Board of Education in an election on May 15. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/26/18

What didn’t make it into the state budget?

The New York State Legislature finalized a $168.3 billion budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year just hours before its April 1 deadline. While lawmakers approved a number of provisions, such as tax … more

By Brian Stieglitz and Alyssa Seidman | 4/12/18

N.Y. remains behind the times on early voting

In February, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he planned to include $7 million in his executive budget earmarked for early voting across the state. The provision would have allowed . . . more

4/5/18

The Wantagh Public School District will see their state aid increase by 2.96 percent, or $491,863 more than what they received for the 2017-18 school year.

Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown schools receive state aid boost

Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown schools are among the districts that will reap the rewards of a nearly $1 billion increase to school aid. more

By James Mattone | 4/3/18

March 26 tax vote will have lasting impact on Nassau

Editor's note: Carrie Solages, a Democrat from Elmont, is a Nassau County legislator who represents the 3rd District. The former county executive, Ed Mangano, overhauled the tax system that … more

By Carrie Solages | 3/22/18

The board's proposed 2018-19 budget includes a provision that would add two security guards to MacArthur High School.

Levittown schools propose $3M in security upgrades

After listening to parent concerns over school safety, the Levittown Board of Education voted to add a third proposition to their May 15 budget vote. more

By James Mattone | 3/22/18

Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

For Long Islanders, every vote counts

On Nov. 7, residents will head to the polls to decide who will best represent their interests in their districts, from Nassau County executive and county legislators to . . . more

10/5/17

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