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Jones Beach opens with added security after police break up crowd of hundreds
Hundreds of youths fighting on Jones Beach were dispersed Thursday by police with the help of a helicopter, according to authorities.
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Ex-PTA president charged with stealing $27G1m read
Public service up next for teen oboist3m read

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U-turn: Controversial school bus camera tickets are valid, town vendor determines2m read
Great Neck teen ties for 4th place in National Spelling Bee2m read

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AG James sues to block millions in National Science Foundation program cuts2m read

Book it: New Glen Head library to open this summer3m read
LI schoolteacher charged federally with having and distributing child pornography1m read
LI teacher raises more than $100G for autism awareness1m read
SUNY chancellor blasts 'threats' to higher ed research, promotes DEI in annual address3m read
Tuberculosis case reported at LI high school2m read

Long Islanders voting on $16B in school budgets, candidates1m read
$16B in school spending on the ballot this Tuesday on LI5m read
'Welcome Back, Kotter' actor gives a lesson at Hempstead High1m read

'Taiko drumming is like a heartbeat': Stony Brook drum club offers safe space and community for its Asian students6m read
LI colleges are adapting as AI redefines tech jobs5m read

Cuts threaten students with disabilities2m read
Budget shifts funding formula for NY schools2m read

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LI high school lacrosse coach charged with sexual exploitation of children3m read

'Bell to bell cellphone ban'

Hochul: Smartphones to be banned in schools from 'bell to bell'2m read
Judge restores $1B in education funding cut by Trump administration1m read

'Fast track' license suspensions OK'd for teachers accused of sex abuse3m read
Patchogue-Medford High's security boosted after gun fired off campus1m read
Mattituck teen who battled Westhampton blaze aims to be military pilot4m read
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Manhasset student wins best in show for Heckscher Museum competition
The contest received 455 submissions from 69 local schools.
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Student loan debt collection to resume in May. Here are 3 things to know.3m read
Westhampton Beach schools sue town over tax plan for development2m read
'Nothing shy of a miracle': LI teen who survived crash to pitch in game dedicated to lost friends3m read