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A peer mentoring program at Shoreham-Wading River High School brings students together through the joy of music.

Jesse Findling, of Massapequa Park, made a stop at his alma mater on Monday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'He just followed his dream'

A federal judge approved an agreement this week to phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan. The move could affect millions of borrowers. Newsday's experts break it down.

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The East Meadow school district is asking taxpayers to vote yes on a $71.5 million capital improvement bond. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Shoreham-Wading River, Westhampton Beach and South Country are among the Long Island districts promoting inclusivity through peer mentoring programs.

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Members of the Iranian Graduate Student Association at Stony Brook University said they hope a ceasefire in the Iran war is temporary.

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Selected entries will be on display at the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington until May 3.

Ward Melville student artist wins top honor in show

Several Long Island higher learning institutions featured prominently in this year's rankings.

U.S. News & World Report best graduate schools: Here's how LI colleges ranked

Experts say the uptick underscores how vulnerable schools are and the limitations they face while managing an array of digital systems.

School data incidents surging on LI, statewide. What can be done to protect students?

School officials often have a mindset that housing proposals are a threat.

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Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists who will shape the research plan for upcoming Artemis moon exploration missions.

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Dental professor Ira B. Lamster said the break with Stony Brook University was unrelated to the funding he received from Epstein. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has more.

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A new report says the risks of AI in education are greater than the benefits. NewsdayTV spoke with a panel of experts on the topic.

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It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Long Islanders remember where they were on Jan. 28, 1986.

'We had no idea what would transpire'

Under Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal, Long Island districts would see a 3.8% increase in state aid. However, some districts would see modest decreases. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I'm concerned for the kids'

Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for her state budget proposal, including no new state taxes, a 4.3% increase in school aid and no taxes on tips. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown has more.

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Each semifinalist will receive $2,000 and their school will receive a matching amount. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'I'm ecstatic'

Mamdani made universal child care a cornerstone of his campaign. NewsdayTV's Macy England talks with experts on how his plan could impact Long Island.

'I think it's an awesome idea'

Smithtown High School West sophomore Nicholas Cardi, is working with NASA on a project called Radio JOVE.

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NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson is joined by education experts to discuss the rising concerns of marijuana vaping in Long Island schools.

'Young people are turning to vaping ... to cope'

President Trump vowed new immigration policies following the deadly ambush on two National Guard soldiers in Washington. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't agree with it. I think it's appalling'

Educators and addiction experts across Long Island say that with the legalization of marijuana, vaping among adolescents has become a concerning trend.

Some schools installing detection systems

The robotics club at Floyd built a T-shirt bot, a machine that shoots shirts into the crowds at sporting events.

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo take at look at history of the Long Island Expressway.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Kōre Mat Pilates Studio in Baldwin.

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The U.S. Navy launched a groundwater treatment plant on Union Avenue in Bethpage, designed to contain the spreading Grumman plume of contamination. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

U.S. Navy launches groundwater treatment plant in Bethpage

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Schmitt's Farm in Riverhead where they are very busy this time of year making horseradish

Out East: Don't be bitter! Take a trip to Schmitt's Farm to make horseradish

Reports of cybersecurity incidents in our schools are on the rise. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

Cybersecurity incidents rising in LI schools

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visited G Taste Crepe Café in Huntington to try their sushi crepes.

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East End farmers and residents are upset about the sudden clear-cutting of woods by developers to construct new homes, sparking town officials to consider a new land disturbance ordinance. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Yankee Stadium held an event on Tuesday to showcase some of the menu options fans can expect to enjoy in 2026. Newsday Sports' Jared Valluzzi reports.

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A series of wildlife passages at Cedar Beach will help female turtles avoid car strikes as they search for nesting spots.

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With college decision time looming, Newsday has some tips for what to keep in mind while visiting Long Island campuses. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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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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