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Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

State Assemblyman Tom McKevitt, a Republican from East Meadow, is advocating for more state aid for the East Meadow School District and others in his district.

School leaders concerned about state aid projections

State aid figures released last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo following his State of the State address have caused concern among community leaders in the East Meadow School District. Administrators and … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/20/16

The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Minimal increases in the Consumer Price Index mean that school districts will have to count on state aid to make up for budget shortfalls.

More state aid expected for local schools

School officials are hoping state aid will be enough to cover shortfalls in next year’s budget. Municipalities across the state are expecting a minimal increase in their allowed tax levy this … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/20/16

Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined plans for 2016, as Long Island Association president Kevin Law, left, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, center, and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone listened.

Business sector gives nod to Cuomo tax plan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is moving to reduce taxes for small business owners, and local businessmen and tax experts say they approve of the effort. Cuomo’s plan, which he announced last week, is a … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 1/14/16

Business sector gives nod to Cuomo tax plan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is moving to reduce taxes for small business owners, and local businessmen and tax experts say they approve of the effort. Cuomo’s plan, which he announced last week, is a … more

By Adrienne Lyons | 1/13/16

Anthony Santino took his oath as supervisor on Jan. 5.

Hempstead officials take their oaths

Former Councilman Anthony Santino was sworn into office on Jan. 5 as town supervisor at the Town of Hempstead inauguration. The ceremony was held at Hempstead Town Hall in the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion, where returning council members Bruce Blakeman, Erin King Sweeney and Edward Ambrosino were also sworn into office. Nasrin Ahmad resumed her position as town clerk and Donald Clavin as receiver of taxes. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/12/16

Tax Certiorari Law

Q: When I go to the mynassauproperty.com website, my property’s market value seems low. Does that mean I shouldn’t grieve? A: On January 4, 2016 the Nassau County Assessor … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 1/6/16

Board sets budget dates

The Franklin Square Public Library Board of Trustees will hold the 2016-17 budget-hearing on March 29 at 7 p.m. and the budget vote on April 13. While the board has yet to calculate the specific … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/3/15

Elmont Fire Commissioner Joseph Balletta has been a member of the department for 28 years.

Unopposed but still fighting for Elmont F.D.

Elmont fire commissioner Joseph Balletta has been a resident of Elmont for nearly 40 years and a member of the Elmont Fire Department for 28 years. Those deep ties to the community are one of the … more

By Steve Smirti | 11/27/15

Christopher Gioia is a Marine Corps veteran and has been a fire fighter for 30 years.

One more for commish

A new candidate has joined the fray for the Franklin Square fire commissioner election on December 8. Christopher Gioia, a 30-year member of the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department has served … more

By Steve Smirti | 11/27/15