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The National Transportation Safety Board has released a final report on the 2023 Farmingdale bus crash upstate. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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The Lawrence Woodmere Academy will not open for the 2025-26 school year. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Centuries-old private school will not open for 2025-26 school year

Some school programs across Long Island could potentially be in jeopardy if federal funding currently frozen by the Trump administration isn't released. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

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Noah Cooper, the owner and director of Ivy League School and Day Camp, discusses the camps safety protocols in wake of flooding last year. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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"For some reason people think buckling up is hard and uncomfortable — but it's not and could save your life," said one state assemblyman.

After Farmingdale High bus crash, a push for stronger seat belt protections

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The National Transportation Safety Board released its final report on the 2023 crash upstate.

NTSB: Blowout of bad tire caused fatal Farmingdale High bus crash

The legislation will require schools to ensure equipment is clearly marked, accessible and maintained.

State adds requirement for schools to have plans for cardiac emergencies

The request comes amid the district's ongoing fight to keep its nickname, the Chiefs, and its mascot, which depicts a Native American in a headdress.

Massapequa district seeking Trump executive order to stop mascot ban

It will be the first in the Northeast to offer the enhanced Federal Aviation Administration training.

College launching new FAA program to help fill air traffic controller shortage

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Nearly $7 billion was slated for such things as after-school care, summer programs, teaching English to non-native speakers, and programs to recruit and train teachers in low-income areas.

New York sues Trump administration over education fund freeze

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Due to the ongoing heat wave, Cordello Avenue Elementary School in Central Islip is giving students frequent water and cooling breaks throughout the day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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The U.S. Department of Education is referring its investigation into the New York State mascot ban on Native American imagery to the Department of Justice.

Department of Education referring NYS mascot ban to Department of Justice

Massapequa district's request for mascot ban deadline extension has been denied according to a letter released by the state.

State denies Massapequa district's deadline extension request

Fifteen sets of twins are getting ready to graduate from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School.

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The state can choose to accept the findings or the matter will be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice, Linda McMahon said. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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School safety officer Jason Schafer was honored Tuesday after he sprang into action, when Tyler White, a fifth grader at Cordello Avenue Elementary School began to choke on a water bottle cap. The officer began the Heimlich maneuver and was able to help dislodge the bottle cap from Tyler's throat. 

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The Wantagh and Connetquot school districts have been granted extensions to comply with the state's Native American mascot and imagery ban. Newsday education reporter Darwin Yanes and NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa report.

School districts making a 'good faith effort'

Starting this fall, a bell-to-bell smartphone ban will be implemented under the state budget, requiring school districts to ban students from using phones during the entire school day. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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The Farrell twins were named valedictorian and salutatorian at Mount Sinai High School and they're also both attending the same university in the fall. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Miriam Friedman graduated from the Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway and continued her education at Princeton University. A decade later, she works as an innovation strategy consultant. Her advice to high school graduates is to let their passion guide them to a career. 

'Use their passion to guide them' 

Anmol Gupta graduated from Sachem High School East and continued his education at Harvard University. He is now the founder and chief executive of Peech, a process mining consulting company. His advice to high school graduates is to work hard and things will come naturally. 

'Enjoy the moment' 

Nathan Siegelaub graduated from East Meadow High School and continued his education at Harvard University. When Nathan's mother was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, he moved back home and became a full-time caregiver with his father. 

'Things need to be savored' 

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The number of volunteer firefighters on LI is shrinking. Camp Fahrenheit 516 is a weeklong program for teens to see what it's like.

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Marissa Stewart isn't your average teenager. The 17-year-old is a racecar driver at Riverhead Raceway. NewsdayTV's Jolie Katzen reports.

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State elected officials were originally denied access, but after about an hour, members of Bruce Blakeman's team showed up to give lawmakers a guided tour. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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Newsday food reporter Andi Berlin visits Momo Stop in Hicksville to try dumplings from India.

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Now that it is legal to grow cannabis at home for personal use, Newsday business reporter Lee Meyer has some important steps you need to take.

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We stopped by Pecaditos Fast Food in Copiague to try Colombian-style hot dogs and burgers.

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ReThink Penn Station is one of the groups calling for improvements at Penn Station. While few agree on what needs to happen, most agree it's going to be expensive. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo has the story.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Canoe Place Inn & Cottages in Hampton Bays, which offers day passes.

Day pass: Swim, lounge and spa at Canoe Place Inn

Spotted lanternflies are back on Long Island, leaving wineries on alert. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa has more.

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From the beach to the brewery and more, NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman and her dog have your dog-friendly guide to Greenport.

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The polls have closed in Long Island's more than 120 school districts after residents weighed in on board candidates, budgets, and propositions. See the results in your district.  Read more here.

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