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North Bellmore SD to put up amended budget for revote
North Bellmore SD to put up amended budget for revote
The North Bellmore School District will put up for vote next month an amended budget after the previous one failed last week.
The North Bellmore School District will put up for vote next month an amended budget after the previous one failed last week.
The North Bellmore School District will put up for vote next month an amended budget after the previous one failed last week.
Expert: STEM-related jobs an all-time high
Expert: STEM-related jobs an all-time high
As many college students graduate from various schools, some are left wondering what they are going to do for the rest of their lives.
As many college students graduate from various schools, some are left wondering what they are going to do for the rest of their lives.
Rep. Suozzi meets with students on gun violence issues
Rep. Suozzi meets with students on gun violence issues
Long Island teens who participated in the national March for Our Lives rallies against gun violence met with their local congressman Friday after yet another school massacre.
Long Island teens who participated in the national March for Our Lives rallies against gun violence met with their local congressman Friday after yet another school massacre.
Long Island teens who participated in the national March for Our Lives rallies against gun violence met with their local congressman Friday after yet another school massacre.
Sparks fly at 1st Hempstead SB meeting since ouster
Sparks fly at 1st Hempstead SB meeting since ouster
Sparks flew at the first Hempstead School Board meeting since Tuesday's school vote resulted in the ouster of board President Maribel Toure and board Vice President Gwendolyn Jackson.
Sparks flew at the first Hempstead School Board meeting since Tuesday's school vote resulted in the ouster of board President Maribel Toure and board Vice President Gwendolyn Jackson.
Ex-superintendent: Piercing tax cap is a ‘Scarlet Letter’
Ex-superintendent: Piercing tax cap is a ‘Scarlet Letter’
All but two of the 124 school spending proposals across Long Island passed during Tuesday’s budget vote.
All but two of the 124 school spending proposals across Long Island passed during Tuesday’s budget vote.
All but two of the 124 school spending proposals across Long Island passed during Tuesday’s budget vote.
Long Islanders head to the polls to vote on school district budgets
Long Islanders head to the polls to vote on school district budgets
This year, school security and keeping kids safe is a big priority.
Residents of the 124 school districts on Long Island headed to the polls Tuesday to vote on their school budgets.
Residents of the 124 school districts on Long Island headed to the polls Tuesday to vote on their school budgets.
Long Islanders to vote on proposed school budgets
Long Islanders to vote on proposed school budgets
Long Islanders to vote on school budgets
Long Islanders head to the polls Tuesday to vote on school district budgets, and security is becoming a priority for many districts' spending plans.
Long Islanders head to the polls Tuesday to vote on school district budgets, and security is becoming a priority for many districts' spending plans.
North Bellmore prepares for budget vote that could bump tax rate
North Bellmore prepares for budget vote that could bump tax rate
North Bellmore School District families have two proposals to vote on that could lead to a jump in school taxes.
North Bellmore School District families have two proposals to vote on that could lead to a jump in school taxes.
Mom, daughter to graduate from Stony Brook Univ. together
Mom, daughter to graduate from Stony Brook Univ. together
Mother and daughter Helena and Anastasia Roura are both graduating with bachelor's degrees.
Mother and daughter Helena and Anastasia Roura are both graduating with bachelor's degrees.
Mother and daughter Helena and Anastasia Roura are both graduating with bachelor's degrees.
Lindenhurst HS senior punished for walkout runs for school board
Lindenhurst HS senior punished for walkout runs for school board
A Lindenhurst High School senior will have her name on the ballot for a seat on the district’s school board next week – just two months after she was punished for walking out of class to protest gun violence.
A Lindenhurst High School senior will have her name on the ballot for a seat on the district’s school board next week – just two months after she was punished for walking out of class to protest gun violence.
A Lindenhurst High School senior will have her name on the ballot for a seat on the district’s school board next week – just two months after she was punished for walking out of class to protest gun violence.
A Lindenhurst High School senior will have her name on the ballot for a seat on the district’s school board next week – just two months after she was punished for walking out of class to protest gun violence.
6 LI schools crack list of top 200 high school schools in US
6 LI schools crack list of top 200 high school schools in US
Student taking test
Student taking test
Six Long Island public high schools are ranked among the best in the nation.
Six Long Island public high schools are ranked among the best in the nation.
Student says school refused to act after she was sent KKK photo
Student says school refused to act after she was sent KKK photo
A student claims her school refused to act after she was sent a KKK message on her phone.
A student claims her school refused to act after she was sent a KKK message on her phone.
School board members: Hempstead audit shouldn’t have been leaked
School board members: Hempstead audit shouldn’t have been leaked
The Hempstead School Board majority members say the disclosure of a preliminary audit of the district’s books has harmed the schools’ reputation.
The Hempstead School Board majority members say the disclosure of a preliminary audit of the district’s books has harmed the schools’ reputation.
The Hempstead School Board majority members say the disclosure of a preliminary audit of the district’s books has harmed the schools’ reputation.
Hempstead School Board cancels 1st meeting after audit
Hempstead School Board cancels 1st meeting after audit
The Hempstead School Board canceled its Thursday night meeting that was supposed to be the first one since an audit of the troubled district revealed possible criminal activity.
The Hempstead School Board canceled its Thursday night meeting that was supposed to be the first one since an audit of the troubled district revealed possible criminal activity.
The Hempstead School Board canceled its Thursday night meeting that was supposed to be the first one since an audit of the troubled district revealed possible criminal activity.
Average school taxes on LI to be highest in 5 years
Average school taxes on LI to be highest in 5 years
School taxes are on the rise across the Island, and experts say some Nassau residents will get hit even harder.
School taxes are on the rise across the Island, and experts say some Nassau residents will get hit even harder.
School taxes are on the rise across the Island, and experts say some Nassau residents will get hit even harder.
Long Island school districts release their budgets
Long Island school districts release their budgets
Seaford High School
School districts across Long Island have released their budgets, and News 12 is learning which ones are asking for the biggest tax increases.
School districts across Long Island have released their budgets, and News 12 is learning which ones are asking for the biggest tax increases.
LGBT Conference at Stony Brook addresses rise in bullying
LGBT Conference at Stony Brook addresses rise in bullying
LGBT Conference at Stony Brook addresses rise in bullying
LGBT Conference at Stony Brook addresses rise in bullying
Students from over 30 districts across Long Island came to Stony Brook University Tuesday for the 22nd annual Long Island LGBT Conference.
Students from over 30 districts across Long Island came to Stony Brook University Tuesday for the 22nd annual Long Island LGBT Conference.
Audit raises red flags on school district’s payroll, vendor payments
Audit raises red flags on school district’s payroll, vendor payments
The early findings of a new audit are raising questions about how an embattled school district has spent millions of dollars in taxpayer money, and whether its policies and practices are legal.
The early findings of a new audit are raising questions about how an embattled school district has spent millions of dollars in taxpayer money, and whether its policies and practices are legal.
The early findings of a new audit are raising questions about how an embattled school district has spent millions of dollars in taxpayer money, and whether its policies and practices are legal.
LI students pledge to combat cyberbullying for Call It Out Day
LI students pledge to combat cyberbullying for Call It Out Day
Some Nassau students are doing their part to try and end cyberbullying as part of “Call it Out Day.”
Students on Long Island and across the nation took a stand against cyberbullying today as part of Call It Out Day.
Students on Long Island and across the nation took a stand against cyberbullying today as part of Call It Out Day.
Board votes to shutter historic New Suffolk School
Board votes to shutter historic New Suffolk School
A historic East End school is expected to close due to financial issues.
A historic East End school is expected to close due to financial issues.
U.S. News and World Report names 7 LI schools best in the nation
U.S. News and World Report names 7 LI schools best in the nation
Jericho High School was ranked the highest on Long Island, followed by Garden City, Great Neck North and then Syosset.
Jericho High School was ranked the highest on Long Island, followed by Garden City, Great Neck North and then Syosset.
Teen arrested after threats found at Smithtown H.S. East
Teen arrested after threats found at Smithtown H.S. East
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
A threat against the junior prom at Smithtown High School East prompted extra security measures Friday and led to the arrest of a 15-year-old girl.
Taxpayers angry after district pays $153K for senior trip to Disney
Taxpayers angry after district pays $153K for senior trip to Disney
Most of the senior class at Shoreham-Wading River High School went to Orlando last month, costing taxpayers nearly $153,000.
The trip to Disney World is a long-standing tradition. However, in the past the kids' families paid most costs and far fewer seniors came along.
The trip to Disney World is a long-standing tradition. However, in the past the kids' families paid most costs and far fewer seniors came along.
Security increased at Bellport H.S. after student slayings
Security increased at Bellport H.S. after student slayings
There was increased security Monday at Bellport High School as students returned to class for the first time since the suspected gang slayings of two classmates and two other men in a Central Islip park.
The bodies of Jorge Tigre, 18, and Justin Llivicura, 16, and two other young men were discovered in Central Islip last week.
The bodies of Jorge Tigre, 18, and Justin Llivicura, 16, and two other young men were discovered in Central Islip last week.
100,000 LI students expected to opt out of Common Core testing
100,000 LI students expected to opt out of Common Core testing
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
Common Core opponents expected about 100,000 Long Island students to opt out during the second day of testing Tuesday.
NY budget could cover college tuition for more students
NY budget could cover college tuition for more students
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Lawmakers in Albany were close to approving a measure Wednesday that would provide free tuition at state colleges for eligible students.
Chaminade H.S. student accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools
Chaminade H.S. student accepted to all 8 Ivy League schools
A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by.
A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by. Jude Okonkwo, a senior with a 98.9 grade point average, says it's still sinking in. "It's emotional. I really don't know what to think. I didn't process it yet. But I mean I have initial feelings of gratitude for having these opportunities," he tells News 12 Long Island. Okonkwo is known for his writing skills as the editor of the...A Chaminade High School student was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools – a feat his friends and teachers are not surprised by. Jude Okonkwo, a senior with a 98.9 grade point average, says it's still sinking in. "It's emotional. I really don't know what to think. I didn't process it yet. But I mean I have initial feelings of gratitude for having these opportunities," he tells News 12 Long Island. Okonkwo is known for his writing skills as the editor of the...
