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LI school officials warn of cuts, more taxes

Originally published: February 2, 2011 9:28 PM
Updated: February 2, 2011 10:29 PM
By JOHN HILDEBRAND  john.hildebrand@newsday.com

Long Island school officials said Wednesday that proposed cuts in state aid could force higher taxes unless they make deep cuts in staff and services.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's proposal to slash an average of 11 percent from Island budgets - coupled with rising costs of employee salaries, pensions and health insurance - are presenting districts with stark choices.

The double whammy, school...

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