Three Rockaway Board of Education candidates Maureen Doyle, incumbent Joseph Kilgus, and Joseph Lores sat in front of neighbors, pitching why they should fill one of the two available seats on the board.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/17/24
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Last Monday, all four Lynbrook board of education candidates Lesli Dennino, incumbent Sean Murray, Shannon Kelly, and Courtney Knacke sat in front of neighbors and officials, pitching why they should fill one of the three available seats on the board.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/17/24
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Theresa Gaffney’s community involvement received recognition from the East Rockaway Board of Education as they honored her as Hometown Hero.
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By Ben Fiebert
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5/17/24
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The East Rockaway Board of Education voted to approve their proposed $45.2 million budget for the 2024 to 2025 school year last Tuesday, which neighbors will vote on next month.
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By Ben Fiebert
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4/25/24
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The Lynbrook Board of Education voted to approve their proposed $106.3 million budget for the 2024 to 2025 school year last Tuesday, which neighbors will vote on next month.
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By Ben Fiebert
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4/25/24
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The East Rockaway Education Foundation's annual 5k returned last Saturday with dozens of neighbors running and walking at Hewlett Point Avenue.
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By Ben Fiebert
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4/12/24
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Runners, get ready to wake up bright and early and hear “on your mark, get set, go” for a scenic run in East Rockaway.
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By Ben Fiebert
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3/29/24
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In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy.
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By Alan Singer
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3/22/24
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As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools.
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By Kishore Kuncham
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3/15/24
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New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment.
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By Ari Brown
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3/8/24
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