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The changes in Island Park school funding between this year and next year. The budget has a decrease in the tax levy because the district has reduced some debts.

I.P. schools spending despite smaller budget

Island Park’s budget will be smaller next year but the district is adding a school bus and four new staff members. Next year, the district will buy a new school bus for $52,000, because it is … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/30/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages commended State Senate candidate Todd Kaminsky for publicly denouncing OTB’s plan for VLTs at Belmont Park. Steve Smirti/Herald

Dozens rally against VLTs at Belmont

Nearly 100 people gathered at Gate 3 of Belmont Park on Saturday to urge state lawmakers to support two bills that would prohibit electronic gaming on Long Island. The rally, organized by the … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/29/16

State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages spoke at an anti-VLT rally on Jan. 30. A bill to repeal legislation allowing VLTs on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. She co sponsored a similar bill in the Assembly.

Bills threaten VLT facility

A bill intended to prevent the installation of electronic gaming machines on Long Island was introduced in the State Senate on March 17. The legislation, offered by Sen. Tony Avella, a Democrat … more

By Steve Smirti | 3/23/16

The formula used to determine tax levy limits. Island Park schools will have a decrease in its tax levy due to paying off its debts.

I.P. school taxes and budget decrease

Island Park schools will see a reduction in the budget but not a reduction in programs, according to administrators. The school district announced its $38.78 million budget — a $120,000 … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/2/16

Last to board, but first in flight attendants’ hearts

Breathless, my husband called to tell me he had been knighted. I don’t think the queen was actually involved . . . more

2/11/16

It’s time to restore full state aid to schools

In his State of the State address on Jan. 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised to end the Gap Elimination Adjustment that school districts across the state have been subject to by 2017-18. That’s a major step in the right direction, but . . . more

1/21/16

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Minimal increases in the Consumer Price Index mean that school districts will have to count on state aid to make up for budget shortfalls.

More state aid expected for local schools

School officials are hoping state aid will be enough to cover shortfalls in next year’s budget. Municipalities across the state are expecting a minimal increase in their allowed tax levy this … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/20/16

Albany should resolve to fight corruption

New York’s Assembly members and senators have returned to Albany to begin the latest legislative session. In the coming months, they, along with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, will produce the state budget. Important decisions will be made on . . . more

1/14/16

Our next president must fix a broken economy

John Crudele, a columnist for the New York Post whom I have tremendous respect for, wrote a recent column titled, “Here’s how we can fix this broken economy.” Last week, in a debate hosted by CNBC, the Republican marching band of presidential candidates . . . more

11/5/15

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