Editorial: Get Involved

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Editorial: Get Involved

Friday, 22 March 2013 00:00

When there is a presidential election, there is usually a “buzz” about it. Folks seem to get excited about national, state and even county elections. However, when it comes to local politics, particularly school issues, the interest level seems to be one of apathy. Many complain about school taxes, but it seems that few actually attend their school board meetings and participate in them. This is perplexing as school boards and the budgets they pass often have the greatest impact on property taxes as well as the quality of education afforded to children.

Therefore, it was quite inspiring to see how well attended last week’s school board budget discussion was. It is important for the community to get involved in these matters. By coming out and getting involved, Massapequans are sending a message that they care about the quality of the education being offered in Massapequa and also about how the budget will impact them. Well done to everyone who attended and got involved.

- Ron Scaglia

News

Board Tensions Come To A Head

Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00

Emails spark debate, outrage

If Terence Hale thought he could save the Mineola School District or himself from trouble and expense, he was sorely mistaken.

Irene Parrino isn’t going anywhere.

A month ago, Parrino—an attorney who has served as a trustee alongside Vice President Hale since 2010 but was unseated in the most recent election—filed a petition with the state Department of Education demanding Hale’s removal. That entails a hearing process in Albany that would chew up district resources.

Hub Plan Off In The Distance

Saturday, 15 June 2013 00:00

Mega-project to redo Nassau’s Hub would see “trolly-style” car down East Second Street in Mineola

Mineola doesn’t fancy itself as a San Francisco treat, but if the $360 million Nassau Hub plan comes to fruition, residents could see a trolly-style-like tram rolling down East Second Street. Funding for the trolley would likely be funded by the federal government, according to village officials.

Nassau County spent a $5.1 million federal grant on the county/Federal Transit Authority-led feasibility study analyzing the practical nature of a transportation service through Mineola, as part of the Nassau Hub plan. One end of the plan would be the Mineola Train Station, with the Hempstead Bus and Rail Station being the other.

Sports

MAA News

Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

Late Goal Leads Mineola Past Syosset

Brianna O’Brien’s tie-breaking goal with a minute remaining propelled the GU14 Mineola Mustangs to a thrilling 3-2 win over a skillful Syosset team on June 1. With the score knotted at two, Mineola’s Natalia Cotto raced to a loose ball ahead of the Syosset goalkeeper and poked the ball loose to the onrushing O’Brien, who calmly drove the ball into the goal.

Athlete Of The Week

Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

Gabrielle Schreib

Albertson’s Gabrielle Schreib will be wrapping up her record breaking Kellenberg Memorial High School Spring Track season this month running in the NYS High School State Championship in Middletown, NY and the New Balance High School Nationals in Greensboro, NC. She attended Mineola Schools until 2012.