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	Southampton Arts, on the Stony Brook Southampton campus,&nbsp;has outgrown its name and will be known as The Lichtenstein Center to reflect its expanded mission, according to a&nbsp;university official.
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Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

Hundreds of Long Island educators are double dipping, a term used to describe collecting both a salary and a pension. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'Let somebody else have a chance'

Michael J. Hynes was arrested and charged with DWI after police say he crashed his car into a motorcyclist in Sayville on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Superintendent pleads not guilty

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The prohibition, if passed, would take effect next September.

Hochul expected to restrict cellphone use in schools, officials say

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Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

'The idea would be bell to bell'

Foundation aid is the single largest source of financial support for public schools in New York. 

NY issues road map to determine school aid

An obituary for the 17-year-old posted to the funeral home's website said, "Connor left us too soon, doing what he loved most."

Funeral announced for hockey player who died after collapsing during charity game

Connor Kasin, 17, collapsed during a charity hockey game held in honor of a Syosset High School graduate killed in a car crash last year.

Massapequa hockey player dies after collapsing during game

The number of young learners attending the programs in Long Island school districts doubled in three years, and more school districts are offering them. But waitlists are growing, too.

As pre-K programs grow on LI, so does demand for them

The students on the bus were members of the North Babylon boys winter track team.

Students injured in school bus crash at North Babylon High School

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Newsday's John Hildebrand says LI students from affluent families scored better on certain state exams. 

State scores are down in English and Math 

Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou talks about how some LI school districts are dealing with the financial strain of sex abuse settlements. 

'The taxpayers need to know what you are doing'

The report sheds light on an investigation into alleged grade-fixing at the school, and problems with a credit recovery program at the heart of the probe. Newsday's education reporter Dandan Zou has the story.

'Haphazardly organized program'

A recent study from the CDC found that high schoolers who experienced racism at school were more likely to turn to substance abuse and/or develop mental distress, Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has more on this story.

Survey explores link between racism in schools and student mental distress

William Floyd school district officials discussed the implementation of metal detectors after a student was found with a loaded gun.

'Kindergarten to 12th grade is our number one priority'

Five educators in the region are ranked among the state's top earners while the number of educators earning at least $300,000 has risen 41% over the past three years.

Majority are superintendents, teachers and counselors

One family has been stepping to the beat of the drum, the cymbals and the bells in the Northport High School marching band since 1970. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's just unbelievable. I see my grandson on the drumline'

Students at Nesaquake Middle School hosted a donation drive to help victims of Hurricane Milton. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Helping people out, it's really rewarding'

Girl Scouts learned about Latino aviators for Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Soaring through history

Mariachi classes are taught at Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'It's special to me, that I'm in this group'

Community members gathered at a ceremony at Farmingdale High School to rename two streets in honor of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere, who died in a band bus crash last year. 

'Their time with us will never be forgotten'

A kindergartner in East Meadow was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop more than two miles from his day care center on the first day of school. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I don't even have words for that' 

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