Although the institution of legal segregation in school systems may have been banned decades ago, segregation is still apparent as it plagues childhood education on Long Island. Massapequa, most commonly…
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Iñigo Fernandez: Fun in America
One might assume that being far away from home in a country that doesn’t speak your language could be extremely frightening, but for Iñigo Fernandez, he takes his stay in…
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Tax Cap Gets Mixed Reviews in Harborfields
“The two percent cap will monumentally change the face of Long Island education,” said Dr. David Bennardo, Principal of Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, NY. In agreement to Bennardo, Fred…
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Tom Oftring: A Life of Faith
At 59 years old, Tom Oftring of Westbury, New York has found comfort in faith, as it has guided him throughout his life. Oftring was born and raised in Glendale,…
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VIDEO: Interview with Elizabeth Venuti
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VIDEO: Interview with James Grossane of the Levittown School District
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Paul – Personal Profile Video
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Paul – He Just Wants to Play
“I would love to play guitar…I don’t care whether it will be a daily job or it would make me rich and famous I don’t care, as long as I…
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HSSJI Personal Profile Video
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Levittown: Through Tough Times and Tax Caps
On June 30, 2011, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the two percent property tax cap into law. Because of this, schools statewide are being restricted dramatically in their ability to raise…
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Oceanside Awaits Effects of Tax Cap
People usually feel happy when they think about saving money, but when they think about the property tax cap, their feelings may be mixed. The tax cap, the first in…
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South Shore Girl on the North Shore
Elizabeth Venuti, 47, spent much of her life on Long Island’s South Shore, growing up in Merrick and living in Massapequa for about 20 years. She now lives on the…
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Massapequa: Unaffected by the Tax Cap
While the new financial austerity in New York State may be endangering the future of education on Long Island, Massapequa is seemingly unaffected by Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new economic plan….
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Jenna Fratello: Her Passion Is Journalism
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No CommentsJenna Fratello, a senior at Massapequa High School, knew almost from the beginning she wanted to go into journalism. She had originally thought art was her calling and that she... -
Liana to Helen: Ukraine to U.S.
Posted on July 13, 2011 | No CommentsHelen with her adoptive father Joe Bagnato Liana was only 8 years old when her mother died of diabetes and she was sent to an orphanage in Ukraine, her... -
East Meadow Schools Shelter From the Storm
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsThe tax cap that will soon take effect in New York State could have both positives and negatives for Long Island’s school districts, according to Lorraine Deller, executive director... -
School budgets and tax caps
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No Comments” The state government has written off schools with the Cuomo administration” said Dr. James Mapes, superintendent of schools of Baldwin Union Free School District. While the federal government has... -
Tax Cap
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No CommentsGovernor Andrew Cuomo signed New York’s first property tax cap on June 30,2011 in Pleasantville, New York. The tax cap places a 2 percent limit on how much property tax... -
Pivotal Time for Schools in New York
Posted on July 12, 2011 | No Comments“This is a pivotal time for Long Island and New York State education,” said John Hildebrand, the Senior Education writer at Newsday, during a press conference at Hofstra University... -
HSSJI Interview with Helen
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The Hofstra Days
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe first day at Hofstra was very exciting for me. It was a new and different for me. Every other writing program that I have experienced have all been indifferent... -
John Mcnally- Breaking down what is wrong with our system of education
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsWith Long Island having 127 school districts there is a huge problem with property taxes and racial minorities<<<SAYS WHO? NEEDS TO BE IN THE LEAD, OTHERWISE IS IT AN OPINION<,... -
The Rauch Foundation
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsLong Island has become the 3rd most segregated suburban region according to John McNally, an Enviromental Program Officer for the the Rauch Foundation. McNally held a seminar at Hofstra... -
Merging School Districts
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsJohn McNally, environmental and communications program director of the Rauch Foundation, said yesterday that Long Island is considered the 3rd most segregated suburban community in the United States. Nevertheless some schools...
