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Athletic Cuts, Bigger Class Sizes Loom After Voters Reject Suffolk County School Levy Increases
In Suffolk County, both the Sachem Central School District and the West Babylon School District fell short of the 60-percent supermajorities that were needed as the proposed budgets exceeded the tax cap. Final vote tallies Wednesday, May 22, showed 56-percent of voters backed West Babylon’s levy increase, while just 50.3-percent...
Water Contamination Crisis in Hempstead: Urgent Plea for Funding
The village of Hempstead, New York, is facing a water contamination crisis due to concerning levels of 1,4-dioxane, a possible carcinogen, found in all nine wells. Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr. has issued an emergency plea to the federal government for financial assistance to cover the cost of a new water treatment system. The proposed facility, which will also remove PFAS chemicals, is priced at $55 million, with the Village Board planning to pursue a $50 million bond to kickstart the project.
Lindenhurst Rallies Support for Children: Celebrating Apraxia Awareness Day
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Enhancing Lindenhurst: Winter Bros. Donates to Downtown Tree Planting Initiative
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Join the Islip Planning Board Meeting on May 22 to Discuss Local Land Use and Environmental Impact
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Volunteers needed to place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day
A time honored tradition for Memorial Day, Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale seeks volunteers to place American flags on veteran’s graves on May 25 at 8 a.m. and to return to the cemetery on June 1 at 8 a.m. to remove the flags. No registration required. For more info, call 631-454-4949.
Explore Holbrook's Future: FY24 Report & FY25 Budget Now Available Online
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