Dominique Nuzzi, a senior at Newfield High School in Selden, has refused to get a vaccination and is not allowed to come back to school. On Wednesday, she was sent to the school's auditorium, where she stayed until her mother picked her up. 


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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.

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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.

15 sets of twins graduating this month at 1 LI high school

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Newsday will explore the evolving role of libraries in the series "LI Libraries: Lending books, lending a hand" beginning this week.

Beyond books: In Brentwood, library meets community needs with free services like Wi-Fi

Her personalized approach earned her recognition from the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association.

Teacher Spotlight: Lynbrook teacher helps kids make their ideas happen

Enforcement agents may now go into churches under President Donald Trump's executive order that overturned years of U.S. policy.

Trump move allows immigration agents to enter houses of worship and other 'sensitive' locations

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

See this year's valedictorians, salutatorians and more. 

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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

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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.

SBU demonstrations over war in Gaza resume

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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Members of Islip Forward created an app designed to promote transparency around ICE operations in Long Island communities. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Advocacy group launches Long Island ICE tracker app 

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Tony's Tacos in Garden City to learn how to make Italian tacos.

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Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo-Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, who has been charged with DWI, audibly sobbed during his arraignment in East Hampton. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

High school student dies in East Hampton crash that left 6 others injured

Newsday food writer Andi Berlin visits Marvel Frozen Dairy on the Long Beach boardwalk.

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Under a new proposal, Amtrak would run three trains a day to Ronkonkoma, also making stops at Hicksville and Jamaica and connecting all the way down to Washington, D.C. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports. 

Ronkonkoma to D.C.on one train? Yeah, that's the ticket!

The "No Kings" protests were part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'No Kings' protests held across LI

NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen talk about why it seems to rain every weekend on Long Island.

Why LI keeps getting gloomy weather on weekends

With the Las Vegas Sands casino project for the Nassau Coliseum dead, observers are waiting for Nassau officials to reveal Plan B for the county-owned site. Newsday politics reporter Candice Ferrette examines the issue.

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Its cleanliness, safety and tranquil vibe put it as the nation's best beach, according to a Florida researcher's new rankings.

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

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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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