Keyword: 'levy' | Herald Community Newspapers

Keyword: levy

55 results total, viewing 21 - 30

The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Since the allowable tax levy growth, which is tied to the Consumer Price Index, is at .12 percent, school districts will have to find other ways to fund budget increases.

School districts are feeling squeezed by this year’s tax cap. Since 2012, the state tax cap has limited municipal tax increases to approximately 2 percent or the rate of inflation — … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/27/16

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

Herald staffers took a break from their routine to kayak the Meadow Brook to Merrick Bay in Merrick last Friday. From left were Editor Brian Croce, Senior Editor Scott Brinton, reporter Vanessa Parker, intern Ryan Pane and Editor David Weingrad.

Herald staffers paddle the Meadow Brook

A group of Herald Community Newspapers editors, reporters and interns took a kayak tour on Nassau County’s wild side, at the Town of Hempstead’s Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick, on July 24. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/28/15

Louis DiGrazia, right, of North Bellmore, the Town of Hempstead sanitation commissioner, led Joshua Laird, the National Parks of New York Harbor commissioner, on a tour of the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick last Thursday. Laird came to learn more about how to convert a decommissioned landfill into a wildlife refuge.

Spreading the word about Levy Preserve

With a herd of Nigerian dwarf goats eating their way through a field of mugwort weeds in the background, Town of Hempstead officials welcomed National Parks of New York Harbor Commissioner Joshua Laird to the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick last Thursday. Laird and a contingent of federal and New York City officials came to the 52-acre preserve to understand better how to convert a decommissioned landfill into a wildlife refuge. more

By Scott Brinton | 6/29/15

State should extend the tax cap

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 . . . more

6/4/15

Rabbi Levy Gurkov is hopeful this Hanukkah holiday.

Focus on security at Oceanside Chabad

“We are very sad”, said Rabbi Levi Gurkov of the Oceanside Chabad, “we need to work at making this a kinder, gentler world.” “We are very vigilant,” he said, noting there is increased … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 12/17/14

State should extend Ocean Parkway bike trail

There’s long been a rivalry between motorists and cyclists on Long Island. Many, though certainly not all, drivers believe roads are meant exclusively for cars . . . more

9/25/14

Rabbis prepare for Jewish New Year

Area synagogues are getting ready for the high holy days. These holidays, which celebrate the Jewish New Year, start with Rosh Hashanah on the night of Sept. 24 and end with Yom Kippur on Oct. 4. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 9/17/14

Rice declared victory in the Democratic primary at her campaign's Election Night party.

After primary wins, Blakeman and Rice eye November

Kathleen Rice and Bruce Blakeman are now gearing for the summer and fall campaign seasons leading into November’s general election ... more

By Brian Racow | 7/9/14

'Les Miz'

My fervent hope entering the Imperial Theater was that the revival of Les Miserables would banish from memory the horrific film version of the beloved musical. I still cringe at the thought of … more

Josh Trevers | 4/1/14

« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.