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Maestro Louis Panacciulli lead his Nassau Pops in a “Tribute to the American Spirit" on April 13 to celebrate a milestone in the orchestra's history.
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By Karen Bloom
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4/2/14
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Education in New York’s public schools has changed in recent years with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the property tax cap in 2012. Educators, board members and parents have voiced their disdain with each, but with the first round of state assessments this week, their message has grown louder.
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By Brian Croce
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4/2/14
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Long Islanders have a lot to be happy about these days. Not only is this wretched winter coming to an end, but our average proposed school-tax hike is the lowest it has been in more than four decades.
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3/27/14
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With heroin claiming the lives of hundreds in Nassau and Suffolk counties over the past two years, police are stepping up enforcement measures. In February, nine were arrested in the so-called …
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By Anishaa Kumar
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3/27/14
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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?
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3/27/14
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Coming off a remarkable 53-win season that brought a second NCAA Division II East Super Regional softball title in four years, as well as a third consecutive East Coast Conference crown, Molloy College returns seven position players but is faced with the task of replacing a dynamic pitching duo.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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3/25/14
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In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island.
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3/20/14
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The relationship between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, continues to be shaky as they go head to head over education.
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3/13/14
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The College Board announced major changes to the SAT exam last week that will begin in the spring of 2016, including a return to the 1600 grade scale, and questions that will be more aligned with current middle and high school curricula.
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By David Weingrad
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3/12/14
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It is perhaps the worst-kept secret in Nassau County: The property assessment system is broken.
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3/6/14
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