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Democrats’ best bets are . . . Republicans

It’s not easy being a Democrat these days. The president may be one, but the country is being run by Tea Party sympathizers. President Obama spends most of his time responding to the demands of a wild and crazy group of Congress members who want to turn America upside down. more

By Jerry Kremer | 4/28/11

It’s time to get real about the deficit

The House and Senate have finally agreed on a budget deal to keep government running through the end of the fiscal year. But just when you thought the fighting was over, it’s only just begun. more

Al D'Amato | 4/21/11

The majority of the proposed budget comprises teachers’ salaries, classroom spending, food services and special education — all devoted to educating children — and makes up more than 80 percent of the budget.

Island Park school budget increasing 3%

Island Park Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosmarie Bovino began the district’s public budget process on April 11, outlining in a letter to school parents and residents the new costs facing the … more

Alex Costello | 4/20/11

The village held steady on salaries, but said it must raise taxes to meet greater expenses.

Village taxes up 8 %

At a special meeting on April 4, the Island Park village board adopted its 2011-12 budget, which is about $110,000 larger than the current spending plan and includes a 7.8 percent tax increase for … more

Alex Costello | 4/13/11

School board adopts budget

The Oceanside Board of Education adopted the 2011-12 school district budget at its fourth budget workshop on March 28, agreeing to a tax levy increase of nearly four percent. Up 1.98 percent from … more

Tom Steinert | 4/6/11

Reconsider cuts to the neediest

Would you be willing to pay $4 a month more in property taxes to help shield the poor and neediest of your neighbors from the harshest of cuts to county services that are their lifeline? more

3/31/11

Wake up, Oceanside

To the Editor: Oceanside residents are in for a shock when they get their next school tax bill unless they make their voices heard on May 9 at 7:30 p.m. at School 7, and at the ballot box on May … more

3/30/11

The majority of the district’s budget is allocated for salaries and employee benefits — 82 percent of the $131.1 million spending plan.

Oceanside School District unveils finalized budget

The third Oceanside School District budget workshop for 2011-12, held March 21 at School 3, focused on teaching staffs and administration, which Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown has called the … more

Tom Steinert | 3/30/11

Is this Republicans’ idea of control?

It’s time for the Republican Party to call the police and report a kidnapping. A few months ago, the party was basking in the glow of a big victory in Washington and victories around the country. Now it seems that wherever you look, there’s chaos and confusion. more

By Jerry Kremer | 3/30/11

Layoffs and a pay freeze were two parts of a $121.2 million budget cut proposal announced by County Executive Ed Mangano on March 16 in Mineola.

Proposed spending cuts include layoffs

Facing a fiscal crisis, Nassau County’s leaders have difficult decisions to make. Raising property taxes and imposing budget cuts are two options and County Executive Ed Mangano said last week that he would choose the latter. more

MIKE CAPUTO and ALEX COSTELLO | 3/25/11

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