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Babylon worker suspended for Facebook post on Muslim student
Babylon worker suspended for Facebook post on Muslim student
A Town of Babylon employee may be fired over insensitive remarks he allegedly made about the Lindenhurst High School salutatorian for tonight's graduation.
A Town of Babylon employee may be fired over insensitive remarks he allegedly made about the Lindenhurst High School salutatorian for tonight's graduation.
5 get OK to walk at Merchant Marine graduation after initial ban
5 get OK to walk at Merchant Marine graduation after initial ban
Several members of the Merchant Marine Academy's soccer team will now be allowed to walk during Saturday's graduation ceremony despite previously being banned.
Several members of the Merchant Marine Academy's soccer team will now be allowed to walk during Saturday's graduation ceremony despite previously being banned.
Several members of the Merchant Marine Academy's soccer team will now be allowed to walk during Saturday's graduation ceremony despite previously being banned.
School board addresses health concerns over Brookhaven landfill
School board addresses health concerns over Brookhaven landfill
The school board for South Country School District will meet tonight to address teacher and parent concerns over the Brookhaven Town landfill.
The school board for South Country School District will meet tonight to address teacher and parent concerns over the Brookhaven Town landfill.
5 Merchant Marine Academy athletes sue to graduate amid probe
5 Merchant Marine Academy athletes sue to graduate amid probe
Lawsuits have been filed after several members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy men's soccer team were told they will not be graduating with their class.
Lawsuits have been filed after several members of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy men's soccer team were told they will not be graduating with their class.
Officials announce Common Core test changes
Officials announce Common Core test changes
The State Board of Regents announced Tuesday that kids in school will have fewer days of Common Core tests next Spring.
The State Board of Regents announced Tuesday that kids in school will have fewer days of Common Core tests next Spring.
The State Board of Regents announced Tuesday that kids in school will have fewer days of Common Core tests next Spring.
Former school superintendent arrested on DWI charges
Former school superintendent arrested on DWI charges
The former superintendent of an East End school district was arrested on felony DWI charges Friday night.
The former superintendent of an East End school district was arrested on felony DWI charges Friday night.
Brentwood fifth-graders graduate anti-gang course
Brentwood fifth-graders graduate anti-gang course
Fifth-grade students at Brentwood Southwest Elementary School just completed a course designed to combat gang activity.
Fifth-grade students at Brentwood Southwest Elementary School just completed a course designed to combat gang activity.
Fifth-grade students at Brentwood Southwest Elementary School just completed a course designed to combat gang activity.
Fumes force closure of wing in Northport Middle School
Fumes force closure of wing in Northport Middle School
A wing in the Northport Middle School is now closed to students for the rest of the school year.
A wing in the Northport Middle School is now closed to students for the rest of the school year.
Application process open for state Excelsior Scholarship program
Application process open for state Excelsior Scholarship program
The Excelsior Scholarship program is for students from families earning less than $100,000.
The Excelsior Scholarship program is for students from families earning less than $100,000.
Assistant principal pulled from school as scam allegations surface
Assistant principal pulled from school as scam allegations surface
An assistant principal at Levittown's MacArthur High School has been told not to return to work amid allegations that he scammed teachers at the school where he was previously employed.
An assistant principal at Levittown's MacArthur High School has been told not to return to work amid allegations that he scammed teachers at the school where he was previously employed.
Northport school officials address fume concerns
Northport school officials address fume concerns
Northport school officials are aiming to reassure parents at a Tuesday night meeting on fumes detected at Northport Middle School last month.
Northport school officials are aiming to reassure parents at a Tuesday night meeting on fumes detected at Northport Middle School last month.
Northport school officials are aiming to reassure parents at a Tuesday night meeting on fumes detected at Northport Middle School last month.
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...
