After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.
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By Karl Valere
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5/24/24
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Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
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By Jerry Kremer
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5/24/24
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Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans.
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By Jack Martins
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5/24/24
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Uniondale’s boys’ track and field program is a team budding with fresh new talent, looking to take the next step.
On May13, the Knights took a critical jump towards doing …
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By Justin Joseph
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5/21/24
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Jarred Mercado and Mayessy Castro Ramirez have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of Uniondale High School’s Class of 2024, which numbers more than 480 seniors.
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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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