The Top Six Benches on Campus

At number six, we have the benches outside of the Dolan Centre. These benches overlook the school campus, providing a really beautiful view of the Upper School. Moreover, these benches are shaded and sheltered from both rain and, at certain angles, direct sunlight as well. These benches are hidden gems that many students know about, but don’t really use.

NYC Public Schools: List of early dismissals and closings in November

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — As we head further into fall, families will have to plan around extended time off from school due to the holidays. November is no exception, as New York City Public Schools will be closed for several days in observance of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. There are also early dismissals planned […]

Multiple children sickened in NYC middle school: FDNY

OZONE PARK, Queens (PIX11) — Multiple children at a New York City school were taken to the hospital after getting sick, according to the fire department. Multiple children at M.S. 137 America’s School of Heroes went to the nurse’s office saying they all felt sick around 10:49 a.m., fire officials said. Seven children were taken […]

Meet the girl who was named captain of her NYC high school football team

25 Famous New Yorkers You Didn’t Know Graduated From Harvard University

Harvard University sits in Cambridge, Massachusetts, hundreds of miles from the streets of New York City and the towns and villages of New York State. Yet there is a remarkable New York story within its alumni history. Students who grew up in Brooklyn apartments, on Long Island, in the Bronx, beside the Hudson River, and in Upstate cities traveled to Harvard and later became presidents, scientists, writers, actors, judges, and business leaders. Some are so strongly identified with New York that their college years in Massachusetts are easy to overlook.

Hollis medical student to receive scholarship for work helping the underserved

Efosa Uwaifo of Hollis, a first-year medical student at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Hempstead, LI, has received an Associated Medical Schools of New York Scholarship, which is awarded to students who are committed to working in medically underserved areas of New York State once the compete their medical degrees.

Queens families shocked by preschool's plans to close in 2027

Some Queens parents say they were blindsided by the announcement that Christ the King Kids daycare and pre-K will close for good next year.

Meet three of the top-performing high schools in Connecticut

Wilton High School, Connecticut IB Academy and The Bridge Academy lead their categories in Connecticut's Next Generation Accountability rankings.

No Lunch Period, No Problem: Exploring How Jericho High School Supports Students Who Opt Out of Lunch Periods

At Jericho High School, the grind never stops, and neither do the students. Many students here at Jericho High School opt out of a lunch or free period. This seemingly-unusual schedule choice occurs because many students–especially sophomores and juniors–would rather take an extra class than take a brain break.

Rockville Centre school promotes inclusive communication

Students at Jennie E. Hewitt Elementary School have a new way to express themselves, connect with classmates and become part of the conversation, thanks to a communication board funded by the Rockville Centre Education Foundation. The school celebrated the board’s installation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 29, recognizing Augmentative...

Smithtown West boys soccer takes down Huntington in Class AA finals

Huntington goalie Edwin Caballero launched a booming kick from his 30-yard line, finding Robbie Campbell on the right wing, as the forward headed the ball into the left side of the net to break the ice at the 21-minute mark of the opening half to put the Blue Devils out front 1-0 in the Suffolk Class AA title game.

St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Warm welcome for new Hicksville Middle School students

Hicksville Middle School recently hosted a special breakfast to welcome students who are new to the district and help them feel at home in their new school community. The gathering gave students an opportunity to meet fellow newcomers, discover that they are not alone in navigating a new environment, and begin building connections with their peers.

St. Joe’s students will ‘graduate as leaders’

A pillar of community pride and rich Town of Brookhaven history, St. Joseph’s University has been a local resource as well as an international hub for its students. Founded in 1916 as St. Joseph’s College for Women the institution was granted university designation by the New York State Department of Education and New York State Board of Regents in April 2022, and now boasts nearly 50,000 alumni of St. Joseph’s worldwide.

Letter to the editor: External group uses deceptive “bait-and-switch” VR tactics on students at the Stony Brook Union

This piece was submitted anonymously. The Statesman has verified the author’s identity and credentials prior to publication. On Sept. 29 at Stony Brook University, between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., I encountered an external advocacy group, “Israel-Is,” tabling in the Stony Brook Union lobby. The group was showing students their “Survived To Tell” virtual reality campaign, which operates in partnership with CAMERA on Campus for its “Face the Truth” campaign.

Baldwin High School fashion students create handmade Halloween toys for children experiencing homelessness

This Halloween, there were no tricks, only treats in Baldwin High School’s fashion classroom!. Students put their creativity and sewing skills to work, crafting 30 handmade stuffed “felt monsters” to bring Halloween cheer to children experiencing homelessness. Now in its fourth year, the annual Halloween tradition has become a meaningful way for Baldwin High School fashion students to share their talents and bring joy to children in need.

Roslyn's Marching Bulldogs Finish Second in New York State, Scoring 93.825 in the Syracuse Dome

The Roslyn High School Marching Bulldogs came home from Syracuse this week as the second-place band in their division in New York State. At the New York State Field Band Conference Championship on Sunday, November 1, the band scored 93.825 in the Small School Division 1 class with its show, Confined, and picked up two caption awards along the way, for Music and for High General Effect.

TIME names the top colleges in New York

Columbia University and Cornell University ranked among the nation's best colleges in TIME Magazine's Best Colleges rankings, released last month. TIME partnered with data research firm Statista for its inaugural report of America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027 , which ranked colleges that "excel at student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students," according to the publication. Schools with historically strong STEM programs ranked high on the list, including the top two universities: Stanford University (No. 1), known for its startup culture and connection to Silicon Valley, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (No. 2), a patent powerhouse, according to TIME. New York's highest-ranked university, Columbia University in New York City, is best known for its Core Curriculum and strength in the humanities and social sciences, including its graduate programs in journalism, business, law and international affairs, according to Oriel Admissions. Cornell University in Ithaca is known for its focus on engineering, agriculture and life sciences, as well as hotel administration. Although Cornell, like Columbia, is an Ivy League school, some of its colleges are state-supported contract colleges , which offer lower tuition to New York residents. Other Cornell colleges are endowed and rely on private support, according to the university.

Multiagency raids at senior daycare

Details on Tuesday’s coordinated raids in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island still were trickling out on Wednesday. Federal, state and city law enforcement were seen filing into and out of a center in Flushing before officers and agents began carrying out computers and filing boxes. A U.S. Homeland Security...

Federal agents probe multiple NYC adult daycares

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — Federal agents were seen conducting investigations and raids across multiple locations in New York City on Tuesday. The FBI, along with other law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations, conducted enforcement activity in Queens, Staten Island and Brooklyn in connection with an ongoing federal investigation, a spokesperson for the FBI […]