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Despite tough times on all levels, the East Meadow School District has put forth a responsible budget proposal that maintains quality education for students while supporting staff and keeping the … more
On New Jersey’s Election Day, April 20, Gov. Chris Christie wanted voters to reject school budget proposals in any districts where the unionized teachers weren’t willing to freeze their salaries for a year. more
Clapping has become a mainstay at the monthly East Meadow Board of Education Communications meetings. On April 22, there were three standing ovations following the board's ratification of new … more
Let the tour begin.    Monday marked the first of a slew of budget presentations with PTA units and other community-related groups and organizations. Discussions are led by East Meadow … more
The East Meadow Board of Education unanimously adopted the school district's proposed budget on Thursday night. The proposal for next year's budget calls for an increase of 1.71 percent in … more
A year ago, Long Island legislators dismissed Albany as the home of a government not of the people, but of “three men in a room.” And that wasn’t the first time that criticism was leveled; it’s been a perennial complaint. But now we’re lucky if we can get that many in a room, and even luckier if we know which three they are. more
Anyone can have a change of heart and mind. Just after the health care reform bill passed last week, I realized the critics were right: Why should we provide insurance for 30 million uninsured … more
Eight days remained until the April 1 budget deadline as state lawmakers pulled into their parking spaces on Monday in Albany. Except for hustling staffers and a smattering of … more
Though less than a month remains until the Board of Education is expected to adopt a school budget, East Meadow district officials are indicating that the spending plan will preserve both jobs and … more
The New York Times nailed Gov. David Paterson last week in an alleged abuse-of-power case, so much so that he was forced to drop out of the 2010 gubernatorial race. Yet there was Paterson, in typical fashion, denying culpability. more
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