For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . .
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4/9/15
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At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year.
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By Alex Costello
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4/8/15
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Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . .
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4/2/15
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I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . .
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3/20/15
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Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . .
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2/25/15
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"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ."
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2/19/15
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Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000.
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By Brian Croce
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1/21/15
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I couldn’t have been the only one who loved Nassau County’s ill-fated school-zone speed cameras.
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1/8/15
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When the new school-zone speed cameras program was implemented, it was estimated that it would bring in $30 million. County Executive Ed Mangano wanted it . . .
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12/18/14
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The Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on June 16 approved fee increases for many county services, including parks, museums, pools, golf, marinas and vendor registration. County Executive Ed Mangano, who proposed the fee hikes in May, signed them into law June 19.
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By Brian Racow
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6/25/14
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