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Anna Rath, left, and Arpie Bakhshian were named salutatorian and valedictorian, respectively, for Lynbrook High School’s class of 2020.

Lynbrook High School seniors Arpie Bakhshian and Anna Rath were recently recognized as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the class of 2020. more

3/18/20

Dr. Gerard Beleckas, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment, spoke about curriculum priorities for the 2020-21 budget.

Lynbrook School District officials propose $91.4 million budget for 2020-21

The Lynbrook School District is proposing a $91.4 million budget for the 2020-21 school year, a $3.4 million increase from 2019-20. more

3/18/20

An illustration of the novel coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19, was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Oceanside, Island Park communities take measures against COVID-19 spread

Though there were no reported coronavirus cases in Oceanside or Island Park as the Herald went to press, the communities are on high alert to help prevent its spread. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/17/20

All Nassau County schools are closed from March 16 through March 27 and will reopen March 30. County Executive Laura Curran announced the closure Sunday morning as a precaution to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Oceanside, Island Park schools closed for two weeks under county-wide order amid coronvirus

All Nassau County schools will be closed for two weeks as of Monday, by order of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. more

By Briana Bonfiglio and Scott Brinton | 3/15/20

For the 2020-21 school year, the Island Park School District’s proposed budget is $40.6 million. The tax levy increase will be $267,710.

Island Park school officials give updates on proposed budget, LIPA case

Island Park School District officials have prepared two tax levy calculations for the 2020-21 school year’s proposed budget, pending a county Legislature vote on the tentative settlement between the Long Island Power Authority and Nassau County regarding the E.F. Barrett Generation Station. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/5/20

New Visions Elementary School second-grader Sofia Ayala, 7, with her father, Alex, at the Parent University on Tuesday at Freeport High School.

Class is in session — for parents

Sofia Ayala, 7, a New Visions Elementary School second-grader, snuggled close to her father, Alex, to show him the picture that she colored on Tuesday at Freeport Public Schools’ Parent … more

By Nadya Nataly | 2/6/20

Island Park resident Richard Shurin, a fierce opponent of the LIPA tax reduction over the past few years, spoke at the community meeting hosted by LIPA and Nassau County on Jan. 15.

Island Park residents confront LIPA, county officials on proposed Barrett settlement

Three minutes each wasn’t nearly enough time for Island Park residents to express their frustrations with the recently proposed settlement between the Long Island Power Authority and Nassau County regarding the E.F. Barrett Generation Station. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/23/20

The Long Island Power Authority has been trying to challenge the E.F. Barrett Generation Station’s property assessment and significantly cut its taxes on it since 2010.

Island Park school officials brace for LIPA impact

Island Park Public Schools officials are still awaiting the outcome of the district’s lawsuit against the Long Island Power Authority, after the utility company proposed a settlement with Nassau County in November to reduce its taxes on the E.F. Barrett Generation Station. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/2/20

A $90 million, 172-unit apartment complex will soon be built at a site in Harbor Isle that once housed a petroleum-storage facility.

Island Park apartment complex coming to Harbor Isle site

On Nov. 15, trucks from Posillico Inc. transported the final two loads of contaminated soil from the site of a future apartment complex in Harbor Isle to the company’s Farmingdale-based treatment plant. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/27/19

Freeporter Alma Rocha has run 27 New York City Marathons over the past 35 years, and will run No. 28, in support of veterans, on Sunday.

‘Running for contribution, not recognition’

Alma Rocha, the newly minted principal of Freeport’s Columbus Avenue School, will run the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday as part of a five-member United Way of Long Island team raising funds … more

By Nadya Nataly | 10/31/19

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