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The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more

3/27/14

Residents can ask questions and present concerns at the budget forum being held at the Woodmere Education Center on March 9.

Tax-levy cap at 2.1 percent in Hewlett-Woodmere

The tax-levy cap for the Hewlett-Woodmere School District is estimated to be 2.1 percent for the 2014-15, according to district administrators, who also said that spending could increase by about $2 million from the $97.1 budget. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/5/14

Comptroller: L.I. districts pushed to the fiscal brink

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding. more

1/23/14

The worst of Sandy's wrath may still be on its way

Months after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and left behind heartache on Long Island, many Nassau and Suffolk County residents who suffered little, if any, damage in the storm are still going to be hit hard in the coming months — in their pocketbooks, with higher taxes. more

3/21/13

Support our schools — get involved in their budgeting

Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more

1/24/13

In wake of storm, schools need relief

Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more

11/23/12

Lawrence School District adopts budget

Five weeks after unveiling its draft budget the Lawrence School District adopted its proposed budget at the Board of Education meeting on March 22. more

JEFF BESSEN | 3/31/11

Lawrence High School, above, has 15 Advanced Placement classes and district administrators say that despite budget issues programs will not be cut.

Schall: No program cuts next year

An initial draft of the Lawrence School District’s proposed budget is expected to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday at Lawrence Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. more

JEFF BESSEN | 2/9/11

Good news for school budgets?

As local school districts grapple with a sour economy, ever-increasing costs and reductions in state aid, there was some good news on Tuesday, when the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing legislation that will provide more Medicaid funding to the states. more

By JEFF BESSEN | 8/11/10

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