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Students, educators need to know what’s next
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio probably overstepped his authority when he decided late last Friday that he would keep the city’s 1,800 public schools closed through June . . . more
It’s time for the Legislature to act on tax plan
Nassau County’s property-tax assessment system has been in a shambles for decades. Homeowners who protested their tax bills have generally been given relief. Those who didn’t grieve their taxes paid more than their fair share. more
Criminal justice reform must be tweaked
While state Democratic lawmakers managed to pass crucial legislation in their first year of controlling both houses of the State Legislature, they must work to tweak a controversial criminal justice law in Year Two. more
New York American Water’s Starfire Court treatment facility in Valley Stream.
Report: Valley Streamers' water bills are among the the highest on L.I.
Since moving to Valley Stream in late 2001, Dominick Riccardi said, his water use habits have remained largely the same. He has long been frugal with electricity, gas and water, particularly when … more
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Central High School District board members vowed to work with North High School parents and students to ensure that the school is properly maintained.
Central High School District Board of Ed: ‘We will try to work with you’
Two Central High School District trustees surprised audience members at the district’s June 11 meeting, when they made motions to help fix North High School’s alleged crowding issue. First, … more
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In response to complaints about overflowing garbage, Central High School District administrators provided North High School with larger garbage bins.
North High School community claims administration is unresponsive
One month after North High School students spoke before the Central High School District Board of Education, decrying the condition of the school’s facilities, North parents, teachers and students again filled the cafeteria at Memorial Junior High School on April 9 to demand answers from district administrators. more
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The state capitol in Albany. Two bills aimed at helping small businesses unanimously passed the Senate, and are making their way through the Assembly.
State lawmakers seek help for small business
Members of the State Senate unanimously voted in favor of two bills on March 7 that — if passed by the Assembly and signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo — could assist small business owners. One bill … more
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Central High School recognized by New York State Education Department
Central High School has consistently graduated men of color at a higher rate than the state average, according to New York State Education Department data, which shows that more than 90 percent of … more
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Students including Sumaiya Ramsaroop, right, spoke about the condition of Valley Stream North High School. Simar Thind and Sasha Smalls followed her.
North High School in poor condition, students say
One by one, students from Valley Stream North High School stood before the Central High School District Board of Education on March 12 to detail how the school’s facilities hinder their ability to learn. more
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It’s not socialism, it’s common sense
Once upon a time, the world around us moved at a modest pace. There were no fancy smartphones, laptops, E-ZPass, car navigation systems or ATMs. People bought daily newspapers and magazines . . . more
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