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Friday, September 2, 2022
Vol. 10, No. 35
SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN GREENVALE
OBSERVANCES FOR 9/11
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N. Shore ed board talks goals Outreach, revenue cited at meeting BY ST E V E N K E E H N E R Ahead of the new school year, North Shore officials identified continuing outreach initiatives and revenue generation as some of their primary goals. Administrators and board members discussed these and other objectives at the district’s Aug. 25 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Christopher Zublionis said that COVID-19 had caused confusion in the district. But now, he said, concentrating on a more concise strategic plan, with the same objectives but with greater clarity and emphasis, will help. His objectives included creating efficient systems and budgeting processes and long-term revenue sources. He also wants to keep assessing the district’s course offerings and progressions. “Again, to think about focus, to think about depth and that we also feel that will help us find some efficiencies,” said Zublionis. “Not at the expense of our students. But in a way that actually we feel can create more depth and a more focused and intentional experience as our students move through their journey here in North Shore.” Trustee Maria Mosca said the overarching goal is to preserve the district’s programs amid challenging budget cuts. She reiterated her trust Continued on Page 47
PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD WESTBURY GARDENS
The Annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games returned to Old Westbury Gardens this past weekend after a two-year absence. See story on page 22.
Low turnout marks Dem victories 3% drop seen in congressional primaries compared to June gubernatorial races BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Congressional candidates Robert Zimmerman and Laura Gillen won their respective primary elections despite a lower turnout from Democratic voters throughout Nassau County than June’s gubernatorial primary. A total of 46,229 votes were cast in both the 3rd and 4th Congressional District Primary elections two
weeks ago. Officials from the Nassau County Board of Elections said nearly 11% of registered Democratic voters cast ballots for the congressional primaries, more than 3% fewer than those who voted in the state’s gubernatorial primary in late June. New district maps were submitted recently by a court-appointed special master and have been viewed
as more neutral compared to ones that were rejected by a state appeals court earlier this year. But the newly-drawn lines forced the Congressional and state Senate primaries to take place in August rather than June with the gubernatorial primary, causing concern that fewer people would vote. The 3rd Congressional District race, comprised of Zimmerman, ac-
tivist Melanie D’Arrigo, former Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman, Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan and Reema Rasool, racked up 26,520 votes. The 4th Congressional District race, made up of Gillen, Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett, Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages and Muzibul Huq, saw 19,709 ballots cast. Continued on Page 53
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