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I ran for governor against Eliot Spitzer in 2006 on a platform to cap property taxes. He won. It was a painful experience, but it laid the groundwork . . . more
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? more
New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding. more
Months after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and left behind heartache on Long Island, many Nassau and Suffolk County residents who suffered little, if any, damage in the storm are still going to be hit hard in the coming months — in their pocketbooks, with higher taxes. more
Valley Stream school officials agree that the next few months will be challenging as they put together spending plans for the 2013-14 school year. All four districts are expected to receive an increase in state aid next year, however, which should make the task a little easier. more
Semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search were announced recently, and, as usual, Long Island came up big in the contest. more
Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more
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