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By Janice Jay Young January 13, 2026
Top physicians and medical professionals from Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone and Stony Brook Cancer Center as well as natural health ...
By Long Island January 10, 2026
Mineola schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Nagler was placed on paid administrative leave after an independent investigation found he violated the district’s code of ethics and his employment contract.
By Long Island January 09, 2026
Long Island students continue to outperform New York State averages in math and English Regents exams, even as scores decline in other parts of the state.
By Kelly Tenny December 28, 2025
This year make yourself some resolutions that are actually attainable!
By Lyndsay McCabe May 16, 2025
From the dress to the hair to the after-party - a prom is a lot to plan, so be sure to use this guide to make sure you have everything ready for your big night!
By Long Island March 24, 2025
AG James Leads Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Seeking Preliminary Injunction to Block Mass Layoffs and the Elimination of Core Services at the Department of Education
By Chelsea Triola March 14, 2025
Check out these tasty recipes in honor of National Pi Day.
By Long Island March 08, 2025
Nearly 70 students from Long Island and NYC high schools competed in the 7th annual Long Island Brain Bee at the Zucker School of Medicine, testing their neuroscience knowledge through exams and hands-on challenges.
By Long Island March 03, 2025
A dozen kids, ages 13 and 14, got sick after taking the gummies and all but one of them went to hospitals to be evaluated as a precaution.
By Chris Boyle December 10, 2024
“Adopting a phone-free school policy is one of the most impactful steps you can take to enhance student educational outcomes, behavior and well-being,” said NYSUT President Melinda Person.
By Chris Boyle December 09, 2024
Hunter is more than just a trade school; it's establishing a fostering, nurturing environment for students.
By Long Island September 05, 2024
A 911 caller reported a 15-year-old male student at Brennan High School threatened to shoot people at the school.
By Long Island August 10, 2024
The victim’s mother called 911 to report her 13-year-old daughter had been sent sexually explicit messages from a soccer coach who works for Dix Hills Soccer Club.
By Long Island July 12, 2024
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams announced $4.2 million in state grants to enhance youth sports programs and facilities in underserved New York City neighborhoods, promoting physical activity and community engagement
By Long Island May 18, 2024
Police arrested a Greenlawn student after she made a threat of mass harm.
By Long Island May 07, 2024
Officers responded to East Northport Middle School, located at 1075 5th Ave., after a student made a verbal threat of mass harm to other students at the school.
By Long Island April 09, 2024
New York Attorney General Letitia James issues a consumer alert cautioning against discriminatory pricing practices at car washes targeting Jewish customers in the days leading up to Passover, emphasizing that such practices are illegal under ...
By Kelly Tenny March 23, 2024
Don’t let rain put a damper on your day! There are plenty of fun things to do on Long Island, rain or shine.
By Long Island February 15, 2024
A 15-year-old student was arrested for posting a threat against Walt Whitman High School on social media, charged with a misdemeanor, with no credible threat found.
By Long Island February 04, 2024
A 14-year-old was arrested for possessing an unloaded, unregistered firearm in a Rockville Centre high school, with no injuries reported.