Meet Jarred Mercado Mayessy and Castro Ramirez, the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Class of 2024 Uniondale High School
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By Danielle Schwab
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5/17/24
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Mitchel Field in Uniondale undergoes a transformation into a state-of-the-art sports complex with two new outdoor fields, reflecting a broader trend of repurposing historic sites for community benefit.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/17/24
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The old joke, “Nothing is certain in life but death and taxes,” isn’t so funny when village property owners examine their property tax bills. But a little knowledge about how taxes …
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REINE BETHANY Special to the Uniondale Herald Beacon
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5/17/24
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Uniondale school district residents can exercise their right to vote on May 21, the day that all school budgets, Board of Education candidates and district propositions are on the ballot.
The …
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/17/24
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Pearl Jacobs, the president of Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, champions civic advocacies with fervor beyond activism. She shines as a maternal figure, advocating for the betterment of her community.
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By Lyle Mark Bulado
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5/17/24
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Last week, we were treated (or subjected, in one instance) to two presidential events unfolding simultaneously in different places. As the day progressed, I understood that if we see and hear nothing else during the campaign, we will realize, as sentient beings and patriots, that only one man deserves the honor of serving as our president. Only one man is intellectually and temperamentally fit for the job.
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By Randi Kreiss
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5/17/24
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Now that the Ukrainian military aid bill has been passed, we have an opportunity to assess the developing conflict and offer suggestions.
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By Arnold Oliver
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5/17/24
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The looming possibility of natural disasters — such as hurricanes and other severe storms — poses a significant, and ongoing, threat to Long Island, and particularly for those living in more vulnerable coastal communities, like Long Beach and Freeport, which are most susceptible to damage caused by high winds and surging floodwaters.
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5/17/24
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New York’s budget-making is a lot like taking one step forward and then one step backward: In the end, we haven’t gone anywhere.
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By Ed Ra
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5/17/24
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Rather than admit that what they’ve done isn’t working — as evidenced by the fact that New York state has the highest population loss, the second-highest taxes and the second-worst business climate of any state in the county, according to Forbes magazine — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York City politicians who control the State Legislature are doubling down on their bad bets in the new state budget
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By Steve Rhoads
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5/17/24
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