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State budget to increase L.I. infrastructure

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. more

By Alex Costello | 4/8/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

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 . . . more

4/2/15

The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Oceanside is asking for 1.56 percent, or $1.8 million, increase.

Oceanside schools finalize $144.4M budget

The Oceanside school district has announced the final details of its nearly $144.4 million budget, which is 1.52 percent larger than the current spending plan. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/1/15

Superintendent Phyllis Harrington, left, assistant superintendents Chris Van Cott, Robert Fenter and Jill DeRosa at the March 17 Board of Education meeting.

Retirement costs increase to save money later

Two retirement incentives will increase costs but save money in the long run in the Oceanside school budget, according to administrators. These retirement incentives, which the board of education approved at the March 17 meeting and at the previous meeting on March 3, will drive the cost of retirement and sick leave payment from a projected $206,360 this school year to $863,515 in the 15-16 school year. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/25/15

Charter schools are a win for taxpayers

I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . . more

3/20/15

The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Oceanside’s is 1.56 percent, or $1.8 million.

Budget uncertainty could reduce sports funding

The Oceanside School District’s second budget workshop ran into uncertainty as the state’s silence on school aid forced district officials to tentatively cut four assistant coaches from its sports program. The March 3 meeting focused on special education, technology and athletics. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/11/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

Oceanside, Island Park Letters to the Editor

Don’t spend school budget savings To The Editor: Long Island is a great place to grow up and live. We have everything: great restaurants, plenty of movie theaters, bowling alleys, great golf … more

2/25/15

So much for sunlight

"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more

2/19/15

Christine Dougherty, Patricia Villella and Jen Debler discuss the proposed Governor’s budget.

The Governor does not understand Long Island

The Governor has no idea what we need on Long Island. That was the consensus of those attending a presentation by the Special Advisor to the Secretary of State, Jorge Montalavo, on the proposed … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 2/18/15

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