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Census: NY and especially LI spend more per student

New York State continues to spend more per public school student than any other state in the nation, at nearly $16,000 - though the average spending on Long Island is far higher - according to 2007 data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

New York spent $15,981 in 2007, the bureau said, followed by New Jersey, which spent $15,691.

New York overtook New Jersey for the top spot...

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