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Angel Cepeda, a member of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education, has been named executive director of Action Long Island.

Plainview's Cepeda named Executive Director of Action Long Island

Plainview Board of Education Trustee Angel Cepeda has been appointed Executive Director of Action Long Island (ALI). “With his nearly 30 years of leadership in various organizations, Angel will provide the leadership, vision and a steady hand working vigorously with ALI’s membership, Federal, State and local officials, on behalf of the businesses and residents of Long Island," said Sheldon R. …

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Members of the Hebrew School at the Manetto Hill Jewish Center plant flowers and shrubs as part of the synagogue's Lag B'Omer celebration.

Manetto Hill Jewish Center Celebrates Lag B'Omer

Temple Beth Elohim to Sponsor Golf Outing

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Superintendent Gerard. W. Dempsey chats with Trustee Evy Rothman as the votes were counted Tuesday at the Jamaica Avenue gym. Rothman was unopposed and returned to another term.

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Budget Passed, but What's Next For School Spending?

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The Hebrew Academy of Nassau County on Country Drive, Plainview.

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Government

HANC Holds Annual Lag B'Omer Bonfire Wednesday

By Joe Dowd

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The Maine Maid Inn was shuttered two years ago. The old Hicks homestead has links to the Underground Railroad. The attic, visible on the third floor, was a sanctuary for runaway slaves. A hidden staircase led to the upper floor.

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Government

Historic Maine Maid Inn Designated as Landmark

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As School Board Vice President Amy Pierno keeps score, District Clerk Harriet Fischer counts the votes recorded inside one of the voting machines Tuesday night. Pierno was unopposed and returned to a new term.

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Plainview School Budget Passes Easily

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Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto said is deeply disturbed by the allegations against Town employee Rusty Torres and vowed to address issues raised by Torres' arrest as the case proceeds.

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Supervisor 'Shocked,' 'Disturbed' by Torres Allegations

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The B-Sharps performed Sunday night in the semi-finals of MSG Varsity's Talent Show. There's still time to vote on their performance.

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Two Big Stories Impact Readers Tuesday

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Ryan Ruff, the district's assistant superintendent for business and finance, at a recent meeting that outlined the budget highlights. The overall budget maintains all staff and programs. If approved, the tax levy increase would be about 2.5 percent, well under the state's "budget cap."

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Plainview Voters to Decide School Budget Tuesday

By Joe Dowd

2 days ago

District officials and board members at a recent Board of Education meeting that outlined the highlights of the 2012-13 proposed school budget.

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How Will You Decide to Vote on the School Budget? [Poll]

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