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At our schools, they’re cutting to the bone

My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more

By Jack Martins | 3/1/24

The public will vote on the school district budget next Tuesday.

Baldwin School District balances its spending plan

Earlier this school year, the Baldwin School District was faced with a $4.5 million deficit because of the coronavirus pandemic. With additional aid coming from the federal government, the proposed … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/13/21

Baldwin School District officials presented the proposed 2020-2021 budget at a March 11 meeting.

Baldwin school board adopts proposed 2020-2021 budget

The Baldwin Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt the proposed 2020-2021 school budget of about $138 million at its March 11 meeting. The tax levy, or the amount the district needs to … more

By Bridget Downes | 4/18/20

Governor Cuomo earlier this week delayed school budget votes to June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, which is causing uncertainty in the $177 billion state budget.

School budget votes delayed to at least June 1; $177B state budget in flux

School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo. The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/3/20

Be a part of the school budget process

It’s school budget season, and as districts begin laying out their 2019-20 spending plans, it’s a critical time for residents to attend Board of Education meetings. more

2/7/19

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

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

State should extend the tax cap

New York state’s tax cap on school districts and local municipalities is set to expire next year, but the State Legislature could, before this year’s session ends later this month, vote to extend it. We would like to see . . . more

6/4/15

School budget deserves approval

For the second consecutive year, the school budget before the Baldwin community stays within the tax cap, maintains the current level of staffing and keeps programs intact. We encourage residents to … more

5/14/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

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