Deep cuts are looming for the nation's public schools

Deep cuts are looming for the nation's public schools

Regarding the letter "Charge more taxes to large families" [March 28], the writer proposes that families with more than three children pay more in school taxes.

In keeping with that line of reasoning, one would assume that if a family has no children in the public school system, or just no children at all, then those families should pay no school taxes. How many of us would consider these fair options?

Cynthia Christ Darienzo

South Huntington

On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off Ep 36: Champs crowned in lax and flag football On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship.

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