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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 . . . more

4/9/15

Districts get boost in state aid

Local school districts will be getting a boost in state aid, following numbers that were released last week upon the passage of the New York state budget. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

Step two out of three for property tax relief

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proposal for a “circuit breaker” tax credit program for people who pay more than 6 percent of their income in property taxes is the second of three essential steps for real property tax relief. more

3/20/15

Levittown rethinks administrative roles

As the budget development process continues in Levittown, one change expected for next year is the restructuring of administrative positions in the 7,200-student district. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/18/15

The Wantagh School District is currently preparing its 2015-16 budget.

Staying the course in Wantagh

Despite a lack of state aid numbers, Wantagh School District officials presented a first draft of the 2015-16 budget on Feb. 26, a spending plan that would maintain programs and fall below the tax cap. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/4/15

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

Excuse me, Mr. Cuomo, but teachers are the good guys

Governor Cuomo certainly puts the “bully” in bully pulpit. In his State of the State address . . . more

1/29/15

Mr. Suozzi, the State Senate's in good hands, thanks

We don’t have to look very far back in the history books to learn about the damage State Senate Democrats inflicted on Long Island taxpayers during their disastrous two years in the majority in 2009 and 2010. more

7/30/14

Our taxes are sky-high, but the tax cap will help

I ran for governor against Eliot Spitzer in 2006 on a platform to cap property taxes. He won. It was a painful experience, but it laid the groundwork . . . more

5/1/14

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

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