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On Nov. 8, 2016, voters will select the man or woman they feel is most qualified to succeed Barack Obama and become the next president. Last week, I formally declared that I will support Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
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9/2/15
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Is Hillary Clinton trying to take a page from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s playbook? Let’s take a look at her record as a senator, and you’ll see that she is anything but progressive . . .
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6/25/15
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New York state’s tax cap on school districts and local municipalities is set to expire next year, but the State Legislature could, before this year’s session ends later this month, vote to extend it. We would like to see . . .
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6/4/15
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The Island Park School District’s $38.9 million budget for 2015-16, 1.48 percent larger than the current spending plan, passed on May 19 by a vote of 475 to 227 and school board President Richie Hayes lost his bid for re-election to challanger Jack Vobis.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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5/19/15
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The Island Park Public Library, rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy, continues to move forward. Adult programs have been expanded, a new tradition showcasing storytellers by the library’s fireplace was …
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5/13/15
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The Island Park School District had to overcome two major financial setbacks this year, and still came up with a workable budget totaling $38.9 million, an increase of 1.48 percent over the current spending plan. The Herald endorses this budget.
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5/13/15
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The Island Park village board adopted the 2015-16 budget at its meeting on April 16. It totals $6.7 million, an increase of $2 million over the current spending plan, and calls for a 1.6 percent increase in village taxes that Mayor Michael McGinty says will cover mandated state pension and health coverage increases for village employees.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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4/22/15
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For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . .
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4/9/15
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At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year.
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By Alex Costello
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4/8/15
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Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . .
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4/2/15
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