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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Nassau County in week ending Feb. 10?

By Nassau Standard | Feb 12, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Mikulin Advocates for Financial Support for School Districts in Implementing Electric Bus Mandate

By Nassau Standard | Feb 12, 2024

Mikulin, a spokesperson advocating for school districts, emphasized the need for financial support in implementing the Electric School Bus Mandate. In a statement made on Feb 12, 2024, Mikulin highlighted the challenges faced by schools in transitioning to all-electric buses without adequate funding.According to Mikulin, the mandate for all school districts statewide to switch to electric buses cannot be enforced without the necessary financial assistance. Mikulin criticized the current level of financial incentives provided by Governor Hochul, stating that they fall...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending Feb. 10?

By Nassau Standard | Feb 11, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Nassau Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12?

By Nassau Standard | Feb 11, 2024

These former Nassau Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 12.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Nassau County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Nassau Standard | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Nassau County in week ending Feb. 3

By Nassau Standard | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Brown Writes Letter to FEMA: Calls for Transparency

By Nassau Standard | Feb 6, 2024

Assemblyman Ari Brown (R-Cedarhurst) has penned a letter to FEMA, urging for transparency and open communication regarding the proposed seawall near Lawrence High School. Brown expressed the concerns of local homeowners in the Village of Cedarhurst and the residents of the Town of Hempstead, highlighting the need for comprehensive information and extensive dialogue on the matter.In the letter, Brown emphasized, "While we appreciate the efforts to mitigate future tidal surges and flooding, there are concerns within the community, especially among the residents of the...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Nassau County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 3

By Nassau Standard | Feb 5, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Political disagreements over New York's migrant crisis heat up

By Nassau Standard | Feb 5, 2024

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is at the center of a political dispute with Republicans over her proposed budget allocation of $2.4 billion to assist migrants in the state. In a recent budget presentation, Hochul defended her decision to draw $500 million from state reserves for the migrant crisis, stating, “This will help manage the migrant crisis for a total of $2.4 billion.”The proposed budget also includes changes to school funding that have sparked criticism from Republicans. Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican from Long Island, accused the governor of prioritizing the...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Nassau County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Nassau Standard | Feb 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Nassau Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Nassau Standard | Feb 4, 2024

These former Nassau Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

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Nassau Standard area weekly mass times

By Nassau Standard | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Nassau Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Nassau County in week ending Jan. 27?

By Nassau Standard | Feb 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Nassau County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2 companies in a city within Nassau County received two inspections in January

By Nassau Standard | Feb 1, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Nassau County that received two FDA inspections in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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FDA issued 5 citations in cities across Nassau County in January

By Nassau Standard | Feb 1, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Nassau County that received FDA citations as a result of three inspections conducted in the county in January, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Controversy Erupts Over Governor's School Funding Cuts

By Nassau Standard | Feb 1, 2024

In a recent development, a heated debate has emerged over the Governor's Executive Budget proposal regarding school funding. The proposal includes the elimination of the "hold harmless" provision, which would lead to a substantial $168 million reduction in education aid for 337 school districts statewide. Moreover, there is a plan to alter the foundation aid formula, potentially decreasing aid by an additional $245 million.Amidst a significant increase in the state's operating funds, reaching $233 billion, concerns have been raised about the potential impact of these cuts...