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A Newsday investigation uncovered decades of sexual abuse cases at Long Island schools. One survivor shares his story during an in-depth discussion moderated by NewsdayTV anchor Jasmine Anderson.

Newsday Live Conversations: Teacher misconduct on Long Island

Students excited to head to Stony Brook University next year and live on campus have received emails saying their housing offer was rescinded. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We should have known before decision day'

The U.S. Marines held a military and helicopter demonstration at Walt Whitman High School as part of Fleet Week. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'Serving your country is like, so cool to me'

In Amityville, the president of the teachers association says he's worried about what could happen if the budget is defeated. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I think it's a community effort'

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Educators cite more affordable tuition and an emphasis on research as attractions of the system.

By the numbers: Nearly 70,000 Long Islanders attend SUNY schools

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Bader, whose teaching certificate was previously suspended for engaging in what officials called an inappropriate relationship with a student, was charged in April with falsifying applications submitted to the Oyster Bay district.

Former Oyster Bay principal pleads guilty to falsifying answers on job applications 

Young people looking for jobs should be active in seeking political change, panelists urge at the summit at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale.

LI youth jobs and political activism summit calls for action

Though she lost in the first round, the judges told YY Liang she was a "champion."

Westchester girl who won LI spelling bee eliminated from finals of national spelling contest 

Maurie McInnis, 58, who has served as Stony Brook's president for the past four years, is to become president of Yale University on July 1

National search for new Stony Brook president expected to take months

See this year's valedictorians, salutatorians, Extraordinary Seniors and more.

Long Island 2024 high school graduations

The governor wants to explore a ban on internet access on students' phones in class. It's seen as a compromise between educators and anxious parents.

Hochul considers limits on students' cellphone use in schools

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Six Long Island school districts have proposed budgets that will pierce the state tax cap. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Taxes only go up, they never go down'

A student wearing a Palestinian flag on her cap made a statement by walking out of the ceremony before it ended. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Everyone was celebrating'

Suffolk cops responded to a Deer Park middle school after officials discovered a student brought a BB gun to school.

Superintendent: Student has been disciplined.

School officials look at security in terms of layers of protection. Armed guards, officials say, is a part of the plan. NewsdayTV Shari Einhorn reports. 

Hofstra students and faculty held pro-Palestinian protests on campus Monday, chanting "free Palestine." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  

'Free Palestine'

Newday's Gregg Sarra tells us about how rules for boys and girls participating in high school sports may change.

'Equal and open tryout'

Roosevelt High School opened its doors to students for its annual My Brother's Keeper on Saturday. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Coming together, having the same mission and vision'

School officials say students with special needs struggled with isolation during the pandemic. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'Things are getting better'

Fourth and fifth graders at Birchwood Intermediate School in Huntington Station learned about electrical safety from lineman at PSEG Long Island. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'A great way to get our kids to see something special' 

Another day of protests took place at Stony Brook University, but it was nothing like the chaos on campus overnight. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'I just don't know how they're focusing on protesting and studying for finals'

Dozens of students camped out overnight outside the Staller Center at Stony Brook University are asking the university to divest from Israel.

Protests against Israel-Hamas war at Stony Brook University 

Food and dining services stopped on the Nassau Community College campus on April 16. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'Bring back the food for our kids at Nassau'

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<p>Long Island residents will go to the polls on May 21 to vote on school budgets, board members and propositions for the 2024-25 school year.&nbsp;</p>


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