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Wyandanch residents demand answers nearly one year after investigation began into grade fixing allegations
Former school board President Jarod Morris, who was recently ousted from his position, claims all three administrators accused of taking part in the alleged scandal are still employed by the district.
Schools: Principal, Music Director Appointed
School districts within the Town of Huntington continue to augment their leadership ranks, making appointments to a variety of administrative and educational positions. Maria Colon is moving to a new role in the South Huntington School District as the principal of Maplewood Intermediate School. She Read More ...
Meet the new East Islip principal
Anthony Montemarano has been appointed as the new principal of East Islip Middle School (EIMS), replacing interim principal John Dolan, and Nicholas Spiegler has been named as an assistant principal at the school. While former EIMS principal Michael Hansen was appointed and stepped into the position just last summer, his...
School supply drive benefits kids in need
Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) thanks the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Syosset communities for their generous support of the Scott Martella “Supply our Students Drive” in support of the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. During recent visits to the Plainview-Old...
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School’s flag football wins state competition
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School girls’ flag football team won the first-ever New York State Public High School Sports Association Division 1 Flag Football Championship on June 2 in Cortland, beating Scarsdale High School. This accomplishment marks the first state title that the school has earned since...
Jericho Graduate Named Top 50 Finalist For International Prize
Recent Jericho High School graduate Yashwin Sajja was named a top 50 finalist for the $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize. This international prize recognizes the extraordinary efforts and achievements of students making change. Sajja was chosen from 11,000 students from 176 countries for his environmental efforts and research. Sajja said...
Baldino, Horrocks Earn IWLCA Academic Honor Roll
NORTHBOROUGH, MA | The Interrcollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) honored 1,125 student-athletes from 201 different institutions on the 2024 IWLCA Division III Academic Honor Roll. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have earned a cumulative academic GPA of 3.50...
Lavine secures $500K for Hicksville students
The Hicksville Public Schools will receive $500,000 with the aid of state Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D_Glen Cove) as part of the recently passed 2024-2025 state budget. The money will be used to enhance programs and facilities within the district. This money comes in addition to a 6% increase (totaling nearly $2.5 million) in foundation aid, which is part of more than $5 billion slated for public school districts on Long Island in the budget.
Saladino Recognizes Massapequa Graduate for Remarkable Athletic Achievements
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board honored Lauren O’Brien, a recent Massapequa High School graduate who will attend Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida this Fall, where she will play softball on an athletic scholarship. Lauren and her teammates at Massapequa High School won the Long Island Championship in 2023 and this year, were the Conference 1 Champions for the first time in school history. Lauren, a Centerfielder, was awarded the Nassau County Softball Coaches Association 2024 Player of the Year. She was awarded Conference 1 Player of the Year named to the All-County team. Her spectacular hitting and fielding were key components to her team’s success. Supervisor Saladino congratulated Lauren, presented her with a Town citation and wished her well in the future.
29 Student-Athletes Receive Long Island Junior Soccer League Scholarships
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), has the largest scholarship program in Eastern New York. The league distributed 29 scholarships at the LIJSL Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, July 21 at the Huntington Hilton. These well-rounded teenagers, selected based on academic and athletic excellence plus community service, exemplify the mission of the league and its idealistic slogan of “Building Character Through Soccer.”
Brenda Anderson elected Stony Brook University Senate President
Stony Brook University Professor Brenda Anderson, PhD has been elected as the new University Senate President effective on July 1, 2024. The University Senate is the primary campus-wide academic governance body at Stony Brook and is made up of a senate, and standing committees that collaborate with administration to discuss issues that impact the university as a whole. The University Senate meets regularly and is a major force for institutional-policy making at the university. Professor Anderson will succeed previous University Senate President Richard Larson.
In Hempstead, Hofstra/Northwell medical school ranked tops by U.S. News & World Report
The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Hempstead has been ranked as one of the top medical schools in the country in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings. T...
SBU News: Dr. Dino Martins to become director of Turkana Basin Institute
Stony Brook University announces that noted Kenyan entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dr. Dino J. Martins will begin serving as the director of the world-renowned Turkana Basin Institute beginning on September 1, 2024. Martins has served as the CEO of TBI (Kenya) Ltd. since August 1, 2022, and has been affiliated...
Stony Brook University introduces AI summer program
With the rise of artificial intelligence and the seemingly ever-changing technological world, the main question coming from educators and parents is how the new generation is going to adapt and thrive in the dawn of this new era. Stony Brook University’s new summer camp aims to prepare them. Located...
Centereach High School and Newfield High School artists honored with SCALA scholarships
Centereach High School artist, Alexandra Cesa, and Newfield High School artist, Catarina Pacheco, have been awarded $100 scholarships from the Suffolk County Art Alliance Association. This prestigious honor recognizes the outstanding artistic talents of these students. “Alexandra and Catarina have demonstrated remarkable growth and vision in their artistic journeys,” said...
Hofstra University Honors Cindy Lewis: New Stadium Name and EmpowHER Campaign Launch
In honor of Cindy Lewis' contributions to Hofstra University, the Field Hockey Stadium will be renamed Cindy Lewis Stadium, with an official dedication set for September 1. The university also announced the launch of the "EmpowHER" fundraising campaign and the Cindy Lewis Fund for Women's Athletics to support women's athletics programs and student-athletes at Hofstra.
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