After the failed budget, Herricks Superintendent Dr. Jack Bierwirth met with his staff and brought back to the Herricks Board a list of cuts that were, for the most part, approved. The cuts brought the budget amount to $61,114,727 or a budget increase of 4.64 percent and a tax increase of 7.25 percent. For homeowners with homes assessed at $5,000 the yearly increase will be $228.15; monthly increase $19.01. For homes assessed at $7,500 the yearly increase will be $342.22; monthly increase $28.52 and for homes assessed at $10,000 the yearly increase will be $456.30; monthly increase $38.02. FULL STORY

New Hyde Park held its traditional Memorial Day Parade run by the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. However, there was an underlying ring of 9/11 sadness and reflection with every speech. FULL STORY