New York’s Assembly members and senators have returned to Albany to begin the latest legislative session. In the coming months, they, along with Gov. Andrew Cuomo, will produce the state budget. Important decisions will be made on . . .
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1/14/16
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On Jan. 17, the Nassau Inter-County Express bus system will end service for Elmont riders who use the N2/8 bus. That route, which stops in Valley Stream as well, is being cut, along with 10 others, …
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By Steve Smirti
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1/13/16
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John Crudele, a columnist for the New York Post whom I have tremendous respect for, wrote a recent column titled, “Here’s how we can fix this broken economy.” Last week, in a debate hosted by CNBC, the Republican marching band of presidential candidates . . .
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11/5/15
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On Nov. 8, 2016, voters will select the man or woman they feel is most qualified to succeed Barack Obama and become the next president. Last week, I formally declared that I will support Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
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9/2/15
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Is Hillary Clinton trying to take a page from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s playbook? Let’s take a look at her record as a senator, and you’ll see that she is anything but progressive . . .
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6/25/15
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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 . . .
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6/4/15
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District 13
Proposed budget: $46,966,691
Change: +$1,154,715(+2.5 percent)
Tax Levy: $34,963,678
Change: +$863,965 (+2.5 percent)
Tax cap allowable increase: 2.5 percent
Tax impact: …
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5/13/15
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Jacqueline Roth is in her fifth year as a teacher in District 24. She teaches a sixth-grade class at the William L. Buck School, where she was rated highly effective for the past two years. Due to …
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By Micah Danney
mdanney@liherald.com
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4/15/15
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For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . .
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4/9/15
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At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year.
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By Alex Costello
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4/8/15
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