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By Cait Russell February 03, 2014
Monday’s continual snowfall has prompted many local districts to delay opening Tuesday Morning.
By Joe Randazzo February 03, 2014
The Citizens Preparedness Corps Training program will prepare citizens for emergency disasters.
By Christian Abbatecola January 29, 2014
The president called for a number of measures, including reforms to education and business, during the 2014 State of the Union address.
By Vickie Moller January 27, 2014
Hundreds of mourners gathered at the Church of Saint Joseph in Manhattan Saturday to bid final farewell to Avonte Oquendo.
By Wendy L January 25, 2014
Looking for a place to keep the kids entertained during these cold winter days? Check out what's in store at Museum Row in February with “$5 February Fest”!
By Vickie Moller January 23, 2014
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's new Dept. of Financial Services Protection Unit issues subpoenas to 13 private debt relief companies.
By Christian Abbatecola January 21, 2014
The snow hasn’t begun falling yet, but some schools have announced early dismissals and a few have even closed.
By Vickie Moller January 16, 2014
Federal officials yesterday hosted an Education "Datapalooza" to promote innovation in improving college access, affordability and completion.
By Vickie Moller January 10, 2014
Experts agree that continued exposure to screen technology could impede learning or brain development in children.
By Christian Abbatecola January 08, 2014
The governor covered topics ranging from education and the economy to medicinal marijuana and corruption in the annual State of the State address.
By Vickie Moller January 07, 2014
The 2013 NYS Higher Education Committee's Legislative Report reveals that despite ongoing challenges, high quality academic standards are being maintained.
By Cait Russell January 02, 2014
With a Blizzard Warning going into effect for Long Island in just a few hours, local schools are playing it safe with early releases today, and closings tomorrow.
By Christian Abbatecola December 31, 2013
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on some of Long Island's biggest happenings and most popular stories of 2013.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 26, 2013
Governor Cuomo announced Thursday that organizations can apply for up to $45,000 in grants to take low-income high school students to tour colleges.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 21, 2013
An edited version of "Silent Night" performed by a fifth grade chorus sans religious references has caused public outcry from Kings Park parents.
By Vickie Moller December 18, 2013
The State Education Department announced yesterday that it is taking action to improve implementation of the Common Core Standards.
By Wendy L December 18, 2013
Long Island teacher gets five years probation, loses his teaching license and must register as a sex offender for 20 years for secretly recording students in the school locker room.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 14, 2013
The SAVE Hotline allows schools to have a one-touch system to dial the Suffolk County Police 911 center supervisor in order to save time if an emergency were to occur.
By Vickie Moller December 11, 2013
Legislator Sarah Anker has introduced a resolution to make affordable, quality housing available to young adults to stem "brain drain" on Long Island.
By Christian Abbatecola December 10, 2013
Re-registration for a tax break which saves the average homeowner $700 a year will end on December 31st.