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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SBU opts for gender-neutral homecoming titles
SBU opts for gender-neutral homecoming titles
Say goodbye to the homecoming king and queen at Stony Brook University.
A total of three students will be elected from 10 finalists as Stony Brook Royals, regardless of gender.
A total of three students will be elected from 10 finalists as Stony Brook Royals, regardless of gender.
SUNY Old Westbury students say mold is making them sick
SUNY Old Westbury students say mold is making them sick
Students at SUNY Old Westbury say they're dealing with mold issues on campus and some say it has made them sick.
Students at SUNY Old Westbury say they're dealing with mold issues on campus and some say it has made them sick.
Superintendent directs traffic outside school where speed limit is 50 mph
Superintendent directs traffic outside school where speed limit is 50 mph
The superintendent of a Calverton charter school is taking student safety into his own hands by directing traffic to help students safely cross the street.
The superintendent of a Calverton charter school is taking student safety into his own hands by directing traffic to help students safely cross the street.
Suffolk school considers expanding no homework policy
Suffolk school considers expanding no homework policy
A Suffolk County school says it’s no homework policy has been so successful, that the program may be expanded.
A Suffolk County school says it’s no homework policy has been so successful, that the program may be expanded.
A Suffolk County school says it’s no homework policy has been so successful, that the program may be expanded.
Parents, staff ask district to close middle school after mold is found
Parents, staff ask district to close middle school after mold is found
More than 100 parents, staff and community members who attended a school board meeting Tuesday night called on Connetquot School District to close its middle school after mold was found in the building.
School officials say students can request to attend a different school within the district, but that transfer must be approved by the superintendent.
School officials say students can request to attend a different school within the district, but that transfer must be approved by the superintendent.
Officials: Mold found in Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School
Officials: Mold found in Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School
Pictures sent to News 12 from concerned parents show mold on ceiling tiles and folding tables.
Pictures sent to News 12 from concerned parents show mold on ceiling tiles and folding tables.
Pictures sent to News 12 from concerned parents show mold on ceiling tiles and folding tables.
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.
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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.
Alleged MS-13 gang member indicted in 2016 slaying
Alleged MS-13 gang member indicted in 2016 slaying
An alleged MS-13 gang member from Roosevelt pleaded not guilty after a quick arraignment related to a 2016 killing.
An alleged MS-13 gang member from Roosevelt pleaded not guilty after a quick arraignment related to a 2016 killing.
An alleged MS-13 gang member from Roosevelt pleaded not guilty after a quick arraignment related to a 2016 killing.
Police: Man found buried in East Meadow was MS-13 gang member
Police: Man found buried in East Meadow was MS-13 gang member
Police have released the identity of the man found buried in the woods this week in East Meadow, behind Kellenberg High School.
Police have released the identity of the man found buried in the woods this week in East Meadow, behind Kellenberg High School.
Police have released the identity of the man found buried in the woods this week in East Meadow, behind Kellenberg High School.
Detectives: Arrested MS-13 gang member lured victim to woods before slaying
Detectives: Arrested MS-13 gang member lured victim to woods before slaying
Authorities say Carlos Benitez-Hernandez, 21, of Uniondale, was one of at least five MS-13 gang members that lured the teen into a wooded area in Aug. 2017.
Authorities say Carlos Benitez-Hernandez, 21, of Uniondale, was one of at least five MS-13 gang members that lured the teen into a wooded area in Aug. 2017.
Authorities: Body of male teen killed by MS-13 found in East Meadow
Authorities: Body of male teen killed by MS-13 found in East Meadow
Acting on a tip, authorities located what is believed to be a male teen killed by MS-13 in a wooded area near Kellenberg Memorial High School.
Acting on a tip, authorities located what is believed to be a male teen killed by MS-13 in a wooded area near Kellenberg Memorial High School.
Acting on a tip, authorities located what is believed to be a male teen killed by MS-13 in a wooded area near Kellenberg Memorial High School.
MS-13 indictment includes charges in 3 Suffolk murders
MS-13 indictment includes charges in 3 Suffolk murders
New charges were put forth Thursday in connection to a list of MS-13-related crimes on Long Island, including three murders.
New charges were put forth Thursday in connection to a list of MS-13-related crimes on Long Island, including three murders.
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Hempstead man who fatally struck woman gets 4 months in jail
Hempstead man who fatally struck woman gets 4 months in jail
A Hempstead man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2017 crash that killed a Salvadoran woman received four months in jail.
A Hempstead man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2017 crash that killed a Salvadoran woman received four months in jail.
Police release photos of suspects wanted in St. James robbery
Police release photos of suspects wanted in St. James robbery
Police say the three men held up the Shell station on Middle Country Road in Saint James on Oct. 9.
Police say the three men held up the Shell station on Middle Country Road in Saint James on Oct. 9.
Suffolk police question man accused in armed gas station robberies
Suffolk police question man accused in armed gas station robberies
A Selden man accused of robbing two Suffolk gas stations is slated to be in front of a judge Thursday afternoon.
Police are questioning a Selden man accused of robbing two Suffolk gas stations to see if he is connected to other recent robberies in the county.
Police are questioning a Selden man accused of robbing two Suffolk gas stations to see if he is connected to other recent robberies in the county.
Uniondale nursing home workers convicted in resident's death
Uniondale nursing home workers convicted in resident's death
The two nurses and an aide were found guilty of violating public health laws, but were cleared of more serious charges, including criminally negligent homicide.
The two nurses and an aide were found guilty of violating public health laws, but were cleared of more serious charges, including criminally negligent homicide.
Roosevelt man charged in connection to crash that killed girlfriend
Roosevelt man charged in connection to crash that killed girlfriend
Kevin Reyes, 19, was arraigned Tuesday on manslaughter charges.
Kevin Reyes, 19, was arraigned Tuesday on manslaughter charges.
Hempstead Village trustee faces new charges in 29-count indictment
Hempstead Village trustee faces new charges in 29-count indictment
A longtime Hempstead Village trustee accused of demanding bribes and threatening businesses was indicted on new charges Tuesday.
A longtime Hempstead Village trustee accused of demanding bribes and threatening businesses was indicted on new charges Tuesday.
A longtime Hempstead Village trustee accused of demanding bribes and threatening businesses was indicted on new charges Tuesday.
Police: $50K in jewelry stolen from Lindenhurst home
Police: $50K in jewelry stolen from Lindenhurst home
The missing pieces include a diamond watch and necklace, and a diamond encrusted Yankees ring from their 1998 World Series championship season.
The missing pieces include a diamond watch and necklace, and a diamond encrusted Yankees ring from their 1998 World Series championship season.
Prosecutors: Man was drunk at golf course before crash killed Boy Scout
Prosecutors: Man was drunk at golf course before crash killed Boy Scout
The man accused of crashing into Boy Scout Troop 161 in Manorville, killing one of them, last month was arraigned Tuesday on upgraded charges.
The man accused of crashing into Boy Scout Troop 161 in Manorville, killing one of them, last month was arraigned Tuesday on upgraded charges.
The man accused of crashing into Boy Scout Troop 161 in Manorville, killing one of them, last month was arraigned Tuesday on upgraded charges.
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.
Police: 2 men accused of endangering welfare of children
Police: 2 men accused of endangering welfare of children
Two men are facing charges after police say several children who weren't properly dressed were discovered out alone on a cold night selling candy and cookies.
Two men are facing charges after police say several children who weren't properly dressed were discovered out alone on a cold night selling candy and cookies.
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Sen. Schumer calls for enforcement of limo laws in wake of deadly crash
Sen. Schumer calls for enforcement of limo laws in wake of deadly crash
Sen. Charles Schumer was in Great Neck Thursday to push for the enforcement of existing federal limousine laws in the wake of deadly crashes.
Sen. Charles Schumer was in Great Neck Thursday to push for the enforcement of existing federal limousine laws in the wake of deadly crashes.
Sen. Charles Schumer was in Great Neck Thursday to push for the enforcement of existing federal limousine laws in the wake of deadly crashes.
Report shows Suffolk PD has made progress with Latinos since Lucero case
Report shows Suffolk PD has made progress with Latinos since Lucero case
The Justice Department found that the Suffolk County Police Department has made progress in its interactions with the Latino community in the 10 years since a brutal hate crime.
The Justice Department found that the Suffolk County Police Department has made progress in its interactions with the Latino community in the 10 years since a brutal hate crime.
The Justice Department found that the Suffolk County Police Department has made progress in its interactions with the Latino community in the 10 years since a brutal hate crime.
SBU opts for gender-neutral homecoming titles
SBU opts for gender-neutral homecoming titles
Say goodbye to the homecoming king and queen at Stony Brook University.
A total of three students will be elected from 10 finalists as Stony Brook Royals, regardless of gender.
A total of three students will be elected from 10 finalists as Stony Brook Royals, regardless of gender.
Hempstead man who fatally struck woman gets 4 months in jail
Hempstead man who fatally struck woman gets 4 months in jail
A Hempstead man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2017 crash that killed a Salvadoran woman received four months in jail.
A Hempstead man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2017 crash that killed a Salvadoran woman received four months in jail.
Island Vote: A familiar matchup in 5th Senate District
Island Vote: A familiar matchup in 5th Senate District
The race for the 5th Senate District seat is pitting a seasoned politician against a familiar opponent.
The race for the 5th Senate District seat is pitting a seasoned politician against a familiar opponent.
The race for the 5th Senate District seat is pitting a seasoned politician against a familiar opponent.
The race for the 5th Senate District seat is pitting a seasoned politician against a familiar opponent.
Audit finds no oversight for Nassau’s ‘take-home’ vehicles
Audit finds no oversight for Nassau’s ‘take-home’ vehicles
Nassau Comptroller Jack Schnirman says oversight is needed for the hundreds of county employees who use free cars on and off the job.
Nassau Comptroller Jack Schnirman says oversight is needed for the hundreds of county employees who use free cars on and off the job.
Nassau Comptroller Jack Schnirman says oversight is needed for the hundreds of county employees who use free cars on and off the job.
Nassau Comptroller Jack Schnirman says oversight is needed for the hundreds of county employees who use free cars on and off the job.
AAA: Fatality rate increases when teens drive other teens in car
AAA: Fatality rate increases when teens drive other teens in car
Teen drivers are more likely to be killed when there are other teenagers in the car, according to a study conducted by AAA.
Teen drivers are more likely to be killed when there are other teenagers in the car, according to a study conducted by AAA.
Teen drivers are more likely to be killed when there are other teenagers in the car, according to a study conducted by AAA.
Teen drivers are more likely to be killed when there are other teenagers in the car, according to a study conducted by AAA.
Suffolk PD celebrates 60 promotions
Suffolk PD celebrates 60 promotions
The Suffolk Police Department celebrated dozens of promotions Thursday.
The Suffolk Police Department celebrated dozens of promotions Thursday.
Occupants of DeMott Home push for historical landmark status
Occupants of DeMott Home push for historical landmark status
The current occupants of the 18th century DeMott home in Rockville Centre are working to get the house designated as a historic landmark.
The current occupants of the 18th century DeMott home in Rockville Centre are working to get the house designated as a historic landmark.
The current occupants of the 18th century DeMott home in Rockville Centre are working to get the house designated as a historic landmark.
Business Briefs: Facebook, ACT math scores, Movie Pass
Business Briefs: Facebook, ACT math scores, Movie Pass
New details have been released about the recent Facebook hack affecting 30 million users.
New details have been released about the recent Facebook hack affecting 30 million users.
