Jack Bierwirth, the state-appointed special adviser to the Hempstead school district, says he knows improvements can be made in the district but that it's a long-term process. Bierwirth has been working with the district since October.


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

'Such a unique experience'  

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.

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The county executive and police commissioner sought to reassure the community following the appearance by federal agents near a Westbury school Tuesday.

'We're not about going into schools': Nassau County exec, police commissioner say of immigration raids

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The class of 2025 at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School includes 15 sets of twins, creating excitement and a unique school culture.

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After fifth grader Tyler White began choking on a bottlecap, Jason Schafer performed the Heimlich maneuver.

Town board honors school safety officer for saving child's life

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to authorities.

Jones Beach opens with added security after police break up crowd of hundreds

Pamela McManus allegedly used the money for personal purchases and expenses, Suffolk prosecutors said.

Ex-PTA president charged with stealing $27G

Already a Carnegie Hall veteran, Madison Testa, 17, has added helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse to her list of passions.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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Home-based day care providers say late payments from the county's Department of Social Services are forcing them to cut staff and run up credit card debt. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports. 

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It's a first-of-its-kind animated series on NHL Network, and its co-hosts are juniors at Chaminade High School. NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reports. 

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St. Anthony's High School senior, Anthony Pagliuca, explains what it's like to return to the pitching mound, after he survived a September crash that left him hospitalized for months. 

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Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach looks at the process that school districts must undergo to discipline a teacher or administrator.

'A long process that's very costly'

Following demonstrations on the Stony Brook University campus last spring, pro-Palestinian protests again took place Thursday, the first of this current school year. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

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The Amityville Union Free School District announced its teams will now be called the Hawks. Newsday sports' Gregg Sarra reports.

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The Department of Education announced it would be cutting its staff by nearly 50%. Newsday's Maura McDermott reports. 

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Newsday food writer Erica Marcus tries the 3-foot-long lobster roll at 317 Main in Farmingdale.

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On their second day of mandatory minicamp, the Jets are pleased with the progression of the team.

Jets minicamp is moving in 'the right direction'

When people bring baby animals into rehab centers, many times the animals don't actually need help. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland visited Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown to learn more.

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Victoria Heuermann, daughter of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann, says her father "most likely" committed the killings in a new Peacock documentary, "Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets."

Suspected Gilgo Beach killer's daughter says father 'most likely' committed killings in new documentary

Barkgata in Farmingdale is the latest canine-friendly spot on the Island offering luxury dog services, from boarding to recreation.

New dog hotel Barkgata joins Long Island pet businesses designed to pamper pooches

Games, rides and food: NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Adventureland in this week's LI Works.

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Organizers said the annual event was the biggest one yet, with 135 groups marching and about 20,000 people lining the parade route in Huntington. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Long Island Pride Parade draws thousands to Huntington

Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to the authorities.

Jones Beach reopens after police break up crowd of 500

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