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My wife and I know a successful young couple who live in a spacious Manhattan apartment. They have lots of dining and entertainment options, a doorman and great views of a park. Best of all, they roll out of bed, hop on a subway and they’re at the office in a matter of minutes. They’ve got it made, yet everyone’s debating how long it will be before they move to Long Island. more
On May 18, voters in Valley Stream District 30 voted "yes" to approve the 2021-2022 school budget.  The $39,606,811 budget was passed by a vote of 282 to 153. It is 3.54 percent larger than … more
School budget votes have been delayed until at least June 1 because of the coronavirus outbreak, by order of Governor Cuomo.  The votes were to have taken place May 19. The governor issued … more
It’s school budget season, and as districts begin laying out their 2019-20 spending plans, it’s a critical time for residents to attend Board of Education meetings. more
As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more
Ten school board candidates ran for open seats this election. Three seats in District 24 and one in District 30 were contested. Two candidates in District 13 and one in District 30 ran uncontested. more
The annual school budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17 at all local polling places in Valley Stream. In addition to selecting Board of Education candidates, residents will have the opportunity to support or oppose each school district's budget proposal. more
The New York State Education Department released its proposed budget on Jan. 13, which provided Valley Stream’s four school district administrations with a general idea of how much they’ll each … more
In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more
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
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