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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Attorneys trade accusations in Wally Backman harassment trial
Attorneys trade accusations in Wally Backman harassment trial
Backman is accused of harassment and criminal mischief in an alleged dispute last summer with his live-in girlfriend, Amanda Byrnes.Backman is accused of harassment and criminal mischief in an alleged dispute last summer with his live-in girlfriend, Amanda Byrnes.Gov. Cuomo proposes change in how aid is allocated to LI districts
Gov. Cuomo proposes change in how aid is allocated to LI districts
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.Ronkonkoma vs. Centereach: Firefighters battle in wing eating contest
Ronkonkoma vs. Centereach: Firefighters battle in wing eating contest
Firefighters in Suffolk County took part in a different type of challenge Wednesday -- they battled for top prize in a wing eating contest.
Firefighters in Suffolk County took part in a different type of challenge Wednesday -- they battled for top prize in a wing eating contest.
Firefighters in Suffolk County took part in a different type of challenge Wednesday -- they battled for top prize in a wing eating contest.Firefighters in Suffolk County took part in a different type of challenge Wednesday -- they battled for top prize in a wing eating contest.Express to close 100 stores
Express to close 100 stores
Express, a staple in US malls, will close about 100 stores as part of a restructuring plan as the chain grapples with drastic changes in where people spend their shopping dollars.Express, a staple in US malls, will close about 100 stores as part of a restructuring plan as the chain grapples with drastic changes in where people spend their shopping dollars.Mets finalizing deal for Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltrán as manager
Mets finalizing deal for Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltrán as manager
The New York Mets are finalizing a multiyear agreement with quality control coach Luis Rojas to make him the team’s new manager, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Wednesday.The New York Mets are finalizing a multiyear agreement with quality control coach Luis Rojas to make him the team’s new manager, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Wednesday.
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Gov. Cuomo proposes change in how aid is allocated to LI districts
Gov. Cuomo proposes change in how aid is allocated to LI districts
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed changes to how aid is allocated to school districts across Long Island as part of the new state budget.Riverhead School District calls for more state funding
Riverhead School District calls for more state funding
The Riverhead School District is rallying to demand what it calls its fair share of foundation aid from the state.The Riverhead School District is rallying to demand what it calls its fair share of foundation aid from the state.Amended state monitor proposal restores some power to Hempstead, Wyandanch districts
Amended state monitor proposal restores some power to Hempstead, Wyandanch districts
A revised proposal that would install state monitors in two Long Island school districts could be considered as early as next week, according to the governor’s office.
A revised proposal that would install state monitors in two Long Island school districts could be considered as early as next week, according to the governor’s office.
A revised proposal that would install state monitors in two Long Island school districts could be considered as early as next week, according to the governor’s office.A revised proposal that would install state monitors in two Long Island school districts could be considered as early as next week, according to the governor’s office.Northport superintendent outlines four relocation options for students
Northport superintendent outlines four relocation options for students
The Northport-East Northport School District is holding a special Board of Education meeting Wednesday night.
The Northport-East Northport School District is holding a special Board of Education meeting Wednesday night.
The Northport-East Northport School District held a special Board of Education meeting Wednesday night.The Northport-East Northport School District held a special Board of Education meeting Wednesday night.Scholar Athlete: Veronica Szygalowicz
Scholar Athlete: Veronica Szygalowicz
Lindenhurt High School senior Veronica Szygalowicz excels on the track, in concert and in the classroom.Lindenhurt High School senior Veronica Szygalowicz excels on the track, in concert and in the classroom.
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Photos: Viral outbreak in China
Photos: Viral outbreak in China
Chinese health authorities urged people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings.Chinese health authorities urged people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings.Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG Awards
Sights and scenes from the 2020 SAG AwardsSights and scenes from the 2020 SAG AwardsDog Day Fridays for Jan. 17
Dog Day Fridays for Jan. 17
Lady is a Labrador/Rottweiler mix. She is super affectionate and her favorite pasttime is dancing! She loves belly rubs and snuggling with all people.
Lady is a Labrador/Rottweiler mix. She is super affectionate and her favorite pasttime is dancing! She loves belly rubs and snuggling with all people.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ruff House Rescue. They brought three puppies!This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ruff House Rescue. They brought three puppies!Your January 2020 Storm Photos
Your January 2020 Storm Photos
Have a great or fun photo during snowstorms in January 2020? We want to see them!Have a great or fun photo during snowstorms in January 2020? We want to see them!PHOTOS: Earthquake damage in Puerto Rico
PHOTOS: Earthquake damage in Puerto Rico
Debris from a collapsed wall of a building litters the ground after an earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.
Debris from a collapsed wall of a building litters the ground after an earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020.
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings in the southern part of the island.A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings in the southern part of the island.
