The young adolescent years – those between 10 and 15 – have been called the second most important time in a person’s development. That’s why October has been declared Month of the Young …
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Allison Glickman-Rogers, Ed.D
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10/20/10
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When firefighters wash down their trucks after making on a run, they may have to pay a fee on that water. Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, a Republican from Bethpage, has proposed a water use fee in the county’s 2011 budget. At a news conference in front of the North Merrick firehouse on Friday, Nassau County Legislator Dave Denenberg said the fee is really a tax.
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Deirdre Krasula
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10/15/10
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To help close the more than $300 million budget deficit that Nassau now faces, County Executive Ed Mangano’s recently proposed budget includes a proposal to end the county’s “guarantee” that it will pay refunds owed when homeowners successfully challenge their tax assessments.
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David Weingrad
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10/15/10
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This year, the choice for the 3rd Congressional District seat is an easy one: Cast your vote for the incumbent, U.S. Rep. Peter King, a Republican from Seaford.
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10/14/10
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For the 18th year, the Island Park School Board recognized the outstanding work of faculty and staff during the 2010 SOAR Awards, presented by Superintendent Rosemarie Bovino during the Sept. 27 …
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TOM STEINERT
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10/13/10
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The tragedy of Tyler Clementi — the Rutgers University freshman who committed suicide last month after a video of him having a sexual encounter with another man was posted on the Internet — …
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Alex Costello
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10/13/10
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These days almost everybody has a complaint about the government. In Washington it’s about health care, taxes, over-regulation and bailouts. Here at home the complaints deal with the economy and real estate taxes, but mostly taxes.
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Jerry Kremer
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10/7/10
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Before the Oceanside Sailors steam rolled the East Meadow Jets 48-7 during the homecoming game, Oceanside High School came out to raise spirits and celebrate school spirit at the Homecoming …
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10/6/10
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CRED or “Cool Rock Education,” is what The Rock Underground, a full-service music school, is all about. If you grew up in the days of garage bands, you will wonder why this incredible concept took so long to become a reality.
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Teri-Ann Loeser
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9/30/10
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On the first day of school, the Oceanside High School football team played its season opener against the Massapequa Chiefs. Second-year head coach Rob Blount had the Oceanside Sailors ready and eager …
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Seth Blau
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9/29/10
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