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 . . .
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1/25/18
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To compete effectively in a 21st-century innovation economy, Long Island needs an innovation district. The good news is that we have a perfect opportunity. The challenge is to build a consensus …
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By Nancy Rauch Douzinas
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1/13/18
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Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his …
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By Scott Brinton
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12/22/17
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After representing the 17th Assembly District for six terms, it’s not surprising that Tom McKevitt is running to represent the 13th Legislative District — which encompasses his hometown of East Meadow — a seat left vacant by longtime incumbent Norma Gonsalves.
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11/2/17
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Seeking his second two-year term as a county legislator, Steven Rhoads is being challenged by Bellmore resident Jeff Gold. District 19 includes Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick and Freeport.
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By Brian Stieglitz and Rebecca Anderson
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10/24/17
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The race for the Town of Hempstead’s 6th Councilmatic District pits Republican Dennis Dunne Sr., of Levittown, who was appointed to the post in June to replace Gary Hudes, against Democrat Sue Moller, of Merrick.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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10/13/17
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The Bellmore-Merrick High School District is creating new academic opportunities for students this year, said Michael Harrington, the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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8/24/17
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will not count students’ scores on this year’s geometry Regents exam unless they boost their GPAs, after it was discovered that at least two test questions had either more than one or no correct answer.
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By Brian Stieglitz
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8/3/17
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The recent special congressional elections should send a signal to both parties. The outcomes weren’t really surprising, because the seats were held by Republicans . . .
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6/29/17
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Following a broad investigation into the operations of the MS-13 gang, Nassau County officials announced that 41 of its alleged members were indicted on June 15 for multiple acts of violence and conspiracy in Nassau County over the last four years.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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6/16/17
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