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The budget's on time. That's the good news.

Within a few days after you read this, New York state will have a new budget. It will mark the earliest budget passage in the past 30 years. more

3/28/13

Cutting the fat . . . and the meat, and the bone

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and many state legislators, view 2011’s tax cap law as one of the crowning achievements of this administration. more

3/28/13

Civic Law

Q: I’ve been reading a lot lately about a 2% tax cap which the State has imposed on local governments and school districts. But my taxes aren’t going down? What is this all about? A: … more

By A. Thomas Levin | 3/19/13

Whatever happened to mandate relief?

New York state school districts are entering the second budget season under the state’s tax cap, which limits how much schools can increase property taxes each year. more

2/14/13

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

Mental health services are crucial to our schools

Over the past few years, the state and federal governments have made it a priority to improve school students’ physical well-being. more

1/17/13

School budgets in the age of the tax cap

School spending plans passed at a high rate on Long Island and throughout New York state last week, ending the first budget season in which districts were limited by the state’s new tax levy cap. more

5/24/12

Library district residents approved the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library's proposed budget by a nearly 3-1 margin.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library budget approved

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library's proposed budget was approved on Tuesday by a count of 273-94. more

JEFFREY BESSEN | 4/4/12

At Monday’s Lawrence Board of Education meeting, district officials unveiled the preliminary 2012-13 school budget. From left were Trustee Dr. David Sussman, board Vice president Murray Forman, Superintendent Gary Schall and President Dr. Asher Mansdorf.

Lawrence schools seek to cut $3.2M

To offset a $3.2 million increase in payroll, employee benefits and special education and transportation costs, the Lawrence School District is offering a retirement incentive to at least 13 teachers, will outsource its Universal Pre-K program and is planning other cost-cutting measures, Superintendent Gary Schall said at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. more

JEFFREY BESSEN | 3/15/12

Change is a good thing …right?

The Lawrence School District will be facing some drastic changes over the next year. There are many questions that students and parents have. more

KAYNAT KHALID | 2/9/12

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