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Karen Sofield, a former school board president, passed away on Nov. 28. Hundreds attended her funeral at St. Ignatius Martyr Church last week, where she was remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and mentor.

Long Beach mourns the loss of Karen Sofield

A day before her death, Long Beach resident Karen Sofield brought her family together for a Thanksgiving group photo. With six children and 20 grandchildren, getting them in one place could often be … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/9/15

Meet the library, school board candidates

When Rockville Centre residents go to the polls on May 19, they will have many things to cast their ballots for. In addition to voting for the school and library budgets, residents will also have to decide who will be sitting on the library’s Board of Trustees. more

By Alex Costello | 5/13/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

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

Do you know New York state's Open Meetings Law?

With the gridlock in Washington, and the latest scandal involving Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s alleged meddling in the work of the commission he created to help root out corruption in Albany, it’s too easy to think that “government” — and government shenanigans — are something far away, either up the Hudson or down I-95. more

7/30/14

Gregg Spaulding, Lynda Rubino and Mayda Kramer are all running for seats on the Rockville Centre Board of Education.

In their own words

Every year, the Herald ask the candidates for the Board of Education to answer questions about the race and education so that residents have a better idea of who they will be voting for. This … more

5/7/14

Gregg Spaulding and Mayda Kramer, right, are being challenged by Lynda Rubino.

Meet Rockville Centre's candidates

Rockville Centre residents will have more than just a budget to vote for this year, as there are contested races for seats on both the school district and library Board of Trustees. There are … more

By Alex Costello | 4/30/14

Get involved in school budgeting

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

3/27/14

Rockville Centre budgets pass; O’Shea keeps seat on board

By Alex Costello acostello@liherald.com Rockville Centre residents came out to vote in the school district election on Tuesday, passing both the school and library budgets and re-electing John … more

By Alex Costello | 5/22/13

School board: a way to give back

You’ve probably been reading a lot lately about your local school district’s proposed budget for next year. more

4/4/13

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