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Eastport-South Manor Superintendent Brimstein put on paid leave
Eastport-South Manor Superintendent Brimstein put on paid leave
Eastport-South Manor Central School District Superintendent Patrick Brimstein was put on paid administrative leave Monday.Eastport-South Manor Central School District Superintendent Patrick Brimstein was put on paid administrative leave Monday.Newsday: Over 75,000 students opted out of ELA test
Newsday: Over 75,000 students opted out of ELA test
Experts say the level of boycotts shows that opposition to state tests remains strong on the Island.Experts say the level of boycotts shows that opposition to state tests remains strong on the Island.Comptroller audit: Some LI school districts not properly prepared for mass shooting
Comptroller audit: Some LI school districts not properly prepared for mass shooting
A new state audit questions whether more than a dozen New York school districts have adequate safety plans in place to communicate with police in the event of a mass shooting, like the one in Parkland, Florida.A new state audit questions whether more than a dozen New York school districts have adequate safety plans in place to communicate with police in the event of a mass shooting, like the one in Parkland, Florida.Driver safety program shows dangers of texting behind the wheel
Driver safety program shows dangers of texting behind the wheel
Town of Brookhaven traffic safety experts are showing teens that texting and driving can have serious consequences.Town of Brookhaven traffic safety experts are showing teens that texting and driving can have serious consequences.LI mom says daughter couldn't use President Trump for hero project
LI mom says daughter couldn't use President Trump for hero project
A Lake Ronkomkoma mother claims her daughter was not allowed to have President Donald Trump as her hero for a class assignment.A Lake Ronkomkoma mother claims her daughter was not allowed to have President Donald Trump as her hero for a class assignment.Long Beach votes to fire teacher accused of abusing special-needs students
Long Beach votes to fire teacher accused of abusing special-needs students
A teacher who was kicked out of the classroom over allegations she abused special-education students five years ago has now been fired.A teacher who was kicked out of the classroom over allegations she abused special-education students five years ago has now been fired.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...
