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Hempstead home to new 5-story Charter Academy
Posted: Updated:Hempstead is now home to a brand-new charter high school.
Students will learn in a new 80,000-square foot, five-story building.
The special school offers curriculum enhanced with technology, a wide variety of after-school activities, and more.
The Charter Academy also has three elementary schools and a middle school.
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Nurses arrive from SUNY Upstate to help Long Island's COVID-19 efforts
Nurses arrive from SUNY Upstate to help Long Island's COVID-19 efforts
Despite hopes that the curve is flattening in New York state COVID-19 cases, hospitals on Long Island are preparing for a potential surge in patients.Despite hopes that the curve is flattening in New York state COVID-19 cases, hospitals on Long Island are preparing for a potential surge in patients.Couple gives nurse RV for free to avoid spreading COVID-19 to sick mother
Couple gives nurse RV for free to avoid spreading COVID-19 to sick mother
Kathleen McCormack is a nurse at St. Francis Hospital. On top of that, the 28-year-old also lives her mother, who has been sick with pneumonia for a month.Kathleen McCormack is a nurse at St. Francis Hospital. On top of that, the 28-year-old also lives her mother, who has been sick with pneumonia for a month.A look at EMT guidelines used to decide if 911 callers need to go to hospital
A look at EMT guidelines used to decide if 911 callers need to go to hospital
EMTs are following detailed guidelines that mean not everyone who contracts the coronavirus ends up going to the hospital.EMTs are following detailed guidelines that mean not everyone who contracts the coronavirus ends up going to the hospital.Nassau legislator, rescue group call for temporary suspension of pet sales
Nassau legislator, rescue group call for temporary suspension of pet sales
Pet stores have been deemed essential during the COVID-19 crisis, but animal advocates are calling for their temporary closure.Pet stores have been deemed essential during the COVID-19 crisis, but animal advocates are calling for their temporary closure.Employees working from home say makeshift offices are causing aches and pains
Employees working from home say makeshift offices are causing aches and pains
Whether you're working from a makeshift office on a couch, table or bed, the changes have caused real pain for some.Whether you're working from a makeshift office on a couch, table or bed, the changes have caused real pain for some.
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'What we do now will define us.' - 122 doctors graduate from Stony Brook School of Medicine
'What we do now will define us.' - 122 doctors graduate from Stony Brook School of Medicine
The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook on Wednesday graduated its Class of 2020 early in a virtual ceremony, saying their skills will be “needed urgently – more than ever before.”
The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook on Wednesday graduated its Class of 2020 early in a virtual ceremony, saying their skills will be “needed urgently – more than ever before.”
The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook on Wednesday graduated its Class of 2020 early in a virtual ceremony, saying their skills will be “needed urgently – more than ever before.”The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook on Wednesday graduated its Class of 2020 early in a virtual ceremony, saying their skills will be “needed urgently – more than ever before.”New norms present frightening changes for special needs children, adults
New norms present frightening changes for special needs children, adults
It has been said that developing routines during self-isolation can be positive for all of us, but for special-needs children and adults, new routines can be very frightening.It has been said that developing routines during self-isolation can be positive for all of us, but for special-needs children and adults, new routines can be very frightening.NY's Department of Education adjusts Regents requirements for graduation
NY's Department of Education adjusts Regents requirements for graduation
The state Department of Education has announced that high school students who would have taken the June Regents exam will not need it to graduate.The state Department of Education has announced that high school students who would have taken the June Regents exam will not need it to graduate.Distance learning continues through scheduled spring break for LI schools
Distance learning continues through scheduled spring break for LI schools
This week was supposed to be spring break for Long Island school districts, but because of the pandemic, learning is still in order.This week was supposed to be spring break for Long Island school districts, but because of the pandemic, learning is still in order.Schools to remain closed through April 29; Regents exams canceled
Schools to remain closed through April 29; Regents exams canceled
Schools to remain closed through April 29; Regents exams canceled
Schools to remain closed through April 29; Regents exams canceled
In an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York schools will remain closed until April 29 and state Regents exams are canceled.In an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced New York schools will remain closed until April 29 and state Regents exams are canceled.
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Your April 2020 Super Pink Moon Photos
Your April 2020 Super Pink Moon Photos
This week's Super Pink Moon is the biggest full moon of 2020. Did you see it? Share your photos with us.This week's Super Pink Moon is the biggest full moon of 2020. Did you see it? Share your photos with us.Your Breath of Fresh Air Photos
Your Breath of Fresh Air Photos
In these trying times, we can all use a breath of fresh air every once in a while. News 12 wants to see your scenic photos while you get your breath of fresh air.In these trying times, we can all use a breath of fresh air every once in a while. News 12 wants to see your scenic photos while you get your breath of fresh air.PHOTOS: The Impact of coronavirus around the world
PHOTOS: The Impact of coronavirus around the world
Coronavirus
Coronavirus
These photos capture scenes around the world as countries cope with the outbreak.These photos capture scenes around the world as countries cope with the outbreak.Hometown Heroes
Hometown Heroes
From doctors and nurses to firefighters and police officers. From grocery store workers to news media and beyond. There are many who work hard to keep things running, keep us informed and keep us safe.From doctors and nurses to firefighters and police officers. From grocery store workers to news media and beyond. There are many who work hard to keep things running, keep us informed and keep us safe.Your 2020 Easter Photos
Your 2020 Easter Photos
Celebrating Easter or Passover is a little different this year. So, we want to see how you are celebrating. News 12 wants to see all of your photos, including throwbacks!Celebrating Easter or Passover is a little different this year. So, we want to see how you are celebrating. News 12 wants to see all of your photos, including throwbacks!
