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By Lyndsay McCabe February 17, 2014
Governor Cuomo has announced his initiative to make one prison in each region of New York offer college-level courses so that prisoners can have an opportunity to earn a college degree.
By Cait Russell February 13, 2014
As the heavy, wet snows continue to fall, Long Island is experiencing closures and delays in both counties.
By Christian Abbatecola February 11, 2014
The NY Department of Education is expected to delay certain Common Core standards after recommendations made by a Board of Regents subcommittee.
By Cait Russell February 11, 2014
A Commack Middle School Student was approached by a stranger yesterday afternoon after getting off the bus in the afternoon.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 09, 2014
Five football players from Amityville High School are suing Comsewogue School District after they were allegedly taunted with racial slurs and attacked by the opposing team.
By Wendy L February 07, 2014
A Long Island girl walking home from school gets struck by not one, but three vehicles. The first vehicle fled the scene and police are on the hunt for the driver.
By Vickie Moller February 06, 2014
New York legislators step-up their call to delay use of Common Core test results in making high-stakes decisions about educators, administrators and students.
By Cait Russell February 04, 2014
Earlier today, Governor Cuomo announced that the NYSDOT would be providing towns on LI with 400 tons of salt to help melt the ice on local roadways.
By Vickie Moller February 04, 2014
US Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and US Rep. Richard Hanna yesterday announced legislation focused on improving and expanding access to early learning programs for children from birth to age five.
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.
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