G.R.E.A.T. program teaches students to stay away from gangs
Posted: Updated:A national program aimed at preventing bullying, drug use, violence and gangs in schools is hitting Long Island.
The G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) program, was in Oak Park Elementary School in Bay Shore Tuesday where Suffolk Corrections Officer Michael Newman taught children how to control their anger.
Officer Newman says one of the overall goals of the six-week program is to teach students about themselves and how to learn from bad decisions.
The Suffolk Sheriff's Office teaches the G.R.E.A.T. program in nine districts at 51 schools. Instructors from the sheriff's office also teach the program in El Salvador, Columbia, Nicaragua and Ecuador.
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Video shows student body-slamming teacher at Bellport High School
Video shows student body-slamming teacher at Bellport High School
Cellphone video shows a student body-slamming a teacher at Bellport High School.
Cellphone video shows a student body-slamming a teacher at Bellport High School.
2nd Bellport HS staffer possibly comes down with rubella
2nd Bellport HS staffer possibly comes down with rubella
Students and staff at Bellport High School are now dealing with two possible cases of rubella, also known as German measles.
Students and staff at Bellport High School are now dealing with two possible cases of rubella, also known as German measles.
Pipe burst floods Manorville school, sets off fire alarms
Pipe burst floods Manorville school, sets off fire alarms
A busted pipe caused some big problems Tuesday at Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School in Manorville.
A busted pipe caused some big problems Tuesday at Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School in Manorville.
Study: Black students more likely to be suspended at LI public schools
Study: Black students more likely to be suspended at LI public schools
A new study on Long Island school suspensions is reportedly showing a racial divide.
A new study on Long Island school suspensions is reportedly showing a racial divide.
District warns of rubella diagnosis for Bellport High faculty member
District warns of rubella diagnosis for Bellport High faculty member
The South Country Central School District issued a warning that a Bellport High School faculty member was diagnosed with rubella, also known as German measles.
The South Country Central School District issued a warning that a Bellport High School faculty member was diagnosed with rubella, also known as German measles.
School deregisters girl whose disability led to numerous absences
School deregisters girl whose disability led to numerous absences
A father who found out his daughter is no longer registered as a student at her school after a medical disability forced her to have multiple absences is fighting back.
A father who found out his daughter is no longer registered as a student at her school after a medical disability forced her to have multiple absences is fighting back.
Students, parents bid farewell to closing Uniondale school
Students, parents bid farewell to closing Uniondale school
Students at a Uniondale school said their last goodbyes to their place of learning before it was supposed to close Friday.
Students at a Uniondale school said their last goodbyes to their place of learning before it was supposed to close Friday.
Uniondale school could suddenly cease operations Friday
Uniondale school could suddenly cease operations Friday
Hundreds of Uniondale students could suddenly be without a place to learn as soon as Friday due to their school's financial struggles.
Hundreds of Uniondale students could suddenly be without a place to learn as soon as Friday due to their school's financial struggles.
Hempstead students learn in the cold; no heat for a week
Hempstead students learn in the cold; no heat for a week
Hundreds of Hempstead middle school students have apparently been trying to learn in the cold for about a week.
Hundreds of Hempstead middle school students have apparently been trying to learn in the cold for about a week.
Students put culinary skills to use for a cause
Students put culinary skills to use for a cause
Students at Suffolk County Community College’s culinary arts school continued a tradition Wednesday of cooking up Thanksgiving meals for Long Islanders in need.
Students at Suffolk County Community College’s culinary arts school continued a tradition Wednesday of cooking up Thanksgiving meals for Long Islanders in need.
Students at Suffolk County Community College’s culinary arts school continued a tradition Wednesday of cooking up Thanksgiving meals for Long Islanders in need.
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6 suspected MS-13 members indicted in 2017 slaying
6 suspected MS-13 members indicted in 2017 slaying
Six suspected members of the MS-13 gang have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a brutal August 2017 slaying, court documents show.
Six suspected members of the MS-13 gang have been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a brutal August 2017 slaying, court documents show.
Source: Credible tip brought authorities to possible MS-13 burial ground
Source: Credible tip brought authorities to possible MS-13 burial ground
Authorities are digging in the Massapequa Park Preserve after receiving information about a possible victim of MS-13 being buried there.
Authorities are digging in the Massapequa Park Preserve after receiving information about a possible victim of MS-13 being buried there.
Authorities are digging in the Massapequa Park Preserve after receiving information about a possible victim of MS-13 being buried there.
2 MS-13 gang members plead guilty to murder, attempted murder
2 MS-13 gang members plead guilty to murder, attempted murder
Officials say two alleged MS-13 gang members have pleaded guilty to separate murder and attempted murder charges.
Officials say two alleged MS-13 gang members have pleaded guilty to separate murder and attempted murder charges.
$20M plan takes aim at MS-13 with community center, youth initiatives
$20M plan takes aim at MS-13 with community center, youth initiatives
New York state and Suffolk County officials announced funding Monday for new initiatives in Brentwood that aim to curb MS-13 gang violence.
New York state and Suffolk County officials announced funding Monday for new initiatives in Brentwood that aim to curb MS-13 gang violence.
2 alleged MS-13 gang members charged with murder after deaths of LI teens
2 alleged MS-13 gang members charged with murder after deaths of LI teens
Two alleged MS-13 gang members have been charged with murder in the deaths of two Long Island teens.
Two alleged MS-13 gang members have been charged with murder in the deaths of two Long Island teens.
Sessions: MS-13 gang, drug cartels among top threats to US
Sessions: MS-13 gang, drug cartels among top threats to US
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says taking down the brutal MS-13 street gang and international drug cartels will be a priority for federal law enforcement.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says taking down the brutal MS-13 street gang and international drug cartels will be a priority for federal law enforcement.
Second arrest made in case of human remains found in East Meadow
Second arrest made in case of human remains found in East Meadow
A Hempstead man was denied bail at his arraignment Thursday after being accused in the suspected MS-13 killing of a man found last month in a wooded area of East Meadow.
A Hempstead man was denied bail at his arraignment Thursday after being accused in the suspected MS-13 killing of a man found last month in a wooded area of East Meadow.
A Hempstead man was denied bail at his arraignment Thursday after being accused in the suspected MS-13 killing of a man found last month in a wooded area of East Meadow.
MS-13 member pleads guilty to the murders of 4 people in 2017
MS-13 member pleads guilty to the murders of 4 people in 2017
A member of MS-13 has plead guilty to killing four people in Central Islip.
A member of MS-13 has plead guilty to killing four people in Central Islip.
G.R.E.A.T. program teaches students to stay away from gangs
G.R.E.A.T. program teaches students to stay away from gangs
A national program aimed at preventing bullying, drug use, violence and gangs in schools is hitting Long Island.
A national program aimed at preventing bullying, drug use, violence and gangs in schools is hitting Long Island.
A national program aimed at preventing bullying, drug use, violence and gangs in schools is hitting Long Island.
A national program aimed at preventing bullying, drug use, violence and gangs in schools is hitting Long Island.
Authorities: MS-13 member killed 2 Roosevelt HS students
Authorities: MS-13 member killed 2 Roosevelt HS students
Authorities say a 20-year-old member of MS-13 is responsible for the deaths of two Roosevelt High School students who were marked for death by the gang.
Authorities say a 20-year-old member of MS-13 is responsible for the deaths of two Roosevelt High School students who were marked for death by the gang.
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Police: 2 men shot, injured sitting in car in Uniondale
Police: 2 men shot, injured sitting in car in Uniondale
According to police, both 24-year-old men were shot on Bira Street at Jerusalem Avenue around 8 p.m.
According to police, both 24-year-old men were shot on Bira Street at Jerusalem Avenue around 8 p.m.
Police: Vandal slashed tires of around 25 cars in Coram
Police: Vandal slashed tires of around 25 cars in Coram
A vandal slashed the tires on around 25 vehicles at a Fairfield apartment complex in Coram, police say.
A vandal slashed the tires on around 25 vehicles at a Fairfield apartment complex in Coram, police say.
'Dirty deeds': Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen gets 3 years in prison
'Dirty deeds': Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen gets 3 years in prison
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's one-time fixer, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for crimes that included arranging the payment of hush money during the presidential campaign to conceal his boss' alleged sexual affairs, telling a judge that "blind loyalty" led him to cover up Trump's "dirty deeds."
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's one-time fixer, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for crimes that included arranging the payment of hush money during the presidential campaign to conceal his boss' alleged sexual affairs, telling a judge that "blind loyalty" led him to cover up Trump's "dirty deeds."
Cameras catch 'porch pirates' snatching packages in Suffolk
Cameras catch 'porch pirates' snatching packages in Suffolk
Surveillance cameras captured so-called "porch pirates" stealing packages from homes in East Northport and Deer Park.
Surveillance cameras captured so-called "porch pirates" stealing packages from homes in East Northport and Deer Park.
Police: Shots fired, suspects sought in Wyandanch
Police: Shots fired, suspects sought in Wyandanch
According to police, it happened on Straight Path around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.
According to police, it happened on Straight Path around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Police: Career criminal, friend charged with murder in Hempstead shooting
Police: Career criminal, friend charged with murder in Hempstead shooting
Two men are charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a Hempstead shooting.
Two men are charged with murder and attempted murder in connection with a Hempstead shooting.
Former financial advisor pleads guilty to running Ponzi scheme
Former financial advisor pleads guilty to running Ponzi scheme
Steven Pagartanis has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
Steven Pagartanis has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud.
2 men indicted for allegedly selling dangerous reptiles in Levittown
2 men indicted for allegedly selling dangerous reptiles in Levittown
Douglas Dellecave and Anthony Cammarata are accused of importing the animals from Florida, where they are legal, and selling them at Reptile Rage.
Douglas Dellecave and Anthony Cammarata are accused of importing the animals from Florida, where they are legal, and selling them at Reptile Rage.
Judge orders suspect in fatal barbell beating held without bail
Judge orders suspect in fatal barbell beating held without bail
A judge on Monday ordered one of the suspects in the fatal barbell beating of Theresa Kiel to be held without bail until his trial begins.
A judge on Monday ordered one of the suspects in the fatal barbell beating of Theresa Kiel to be held without bail until his trial begins.
Police: Woman rented home she didn’t have legal right to
Police: Woman rented home she didn’t have legal right to
Police are looking for a woman they say ran a rental scam in Rocky Point.
Police are looking for a woman they say ran a rental scam in Rocky Point.
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State school commissioner to visit struggling Hempstead district
State school commissioner to visit struggling Hempstead district
MaryEllen Elia is set to meet with the Hempstead School Board, district officials and PTA representatives.
MaryEllen Elia is set to meet with the Hempstead School Board, district officials and PTA representatives.
Police: 1 dead in Old Brookville crash
Police: 1 dead in Old Brookville crash
According to police, a Toyota traveling south on Route 107 lost control and hit a retaining wall after 3 p.m. Thursday.
According to police, a Toyota traveling south on Route 107 lost control and hit a retaining wall after 3 p.m. Thursday.
ESPN: Yankee Stadium ranked highest in food safety violations
ESPN: Yankee Stadium ranked highest in food safety violations
Out of 43 food outlets inspected, 34 contained high level violations.
Out of 43 food outlets inspected, 34 contained high level violations.
Police: Pedestrian fatally struck in Westbury
Police: Pedestrian fatally struck in Westbury
According to police, the 63-year-old was crossing Old Country Road at School Street just before 9 p.m. Thursday.
According to police, the 63-year-old was crossing Old Country Road at School Street just before 9 p.m. Thursday.
Dog Day Fridays for December 14
Dog Day Fridays for December 14
Sapphire is an adorable female Pit Bull who came to the shelter as a stray. Sapphire has a medical condition that can cause her to have seizures. She would prefer an owner who is home often to watch over her and shower her with love.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Southampton Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 102 Old Riverhead Road West in Hampton Bays. Their phone number is 631-728-7387.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Southampton Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 102 Old Riverhead Road West in Hampton Bays. Their phone number is 631-728-7387.
Poll: Free Shipping Day
Poll: Free Shipping Day
Today marks the 11th annual Free Shipping Day. Are you shopping online today?
Today marks the 11th annual Free Shipping Day. During the 24-hour promotional event, online retailers offer free shipping, while guaranteeing purchases will be delivered in time for Christmas. Are you shopping online today?
Today marks the 11th annual Free Shipping Day. During the 24-hour promotional event, online retailers offer free shipping, while guaranteeing purchases will be delivered in time for Christmas. Are you shopping online today?
Holiday Help: Who and how to tip this holiday season
Holiday Help: Who and how to tip this holiday season
Etiquette Expert Patricia Fitzpatrick, of the Etiquette School of New York in Southampton, visited News 12 with a few rules on who and how to tip this holiday season.
Etiquette Expert Patricia Fitzpatrick, of the Etiquette School of New York in Southampton, visited News 12 with a few rules on who and how to tip this holiday season.
Etiquette Expert Patricia Fitzpatrick, of the Etiquette School of New York in Southampton, visited News 12 with a few rules on who and how to tip this holiday season.
High roller, on the high seas: New Carnival ship to feature roller coaster
High roller, on the high seas: New Carnival ship to feature roller coaster
Get ready for a record-breaking holiday season at least when it comes to travel! Starbucks says all store cleaning will now be done at the end of the day. Carnival Cruise Line has announced its first ship that will feature a top-deck roller coaster.
Get ready for a record-breaking holiday season at least when it comes to travel! Starbucks says all store cleaning will now be done at the end of the day. Carnival Cruise Line has announced its first ship that will feature a top-deck roller coaster.
Get ready for a record-breaking holiday season at least when it comes to travel! Starbucks says all store cleaning will now be done at the end of the day. Carnival Cruise Line has announced its first ship that will feature a top-deck roller coaster.
Boat parade lights up the holidays in Freeport
Boat parade lights up the holidays in Freeport
People onshore get into the spirit too, decorating their houses and waving and cheering as the parade comes by.
People onshore get into the spirit too, decorating their houses and waving and cheering as the parade comes by.
Islanders drop the sticks, play Santa at Mineola hospital
Islanders drop the sticks, play Santa at Mineola hospital
Cal Clutterbuck and Mathew Barzal were among the players handing out high fives and presents to sick children at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola.
Cal Clutterbuck and Mathew Barzal were among the players handing out high fives and presents to sick children at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola.
Cal Clutterbuck and Mathew Barzal were among the players handing out high fives and presents to sick children at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola.
