District officials sent a letter to the state that said requiring mask-wearing should be made by each district and that "the unique circumstances in Hauppauge allows us to eliminate the indoor, across-the-board mask mandate while still ensuring the safety of our students and staff."

Police said the man was also accused of having 10 forged driver's licenses.

A group of five Republican and five Democratic U.S. senators is trying a long shot in attempting to craft a filibuster-proof infrastructure package.

The neighbor said he worries that the man will harm him and his family, according to court records. 

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The meeting followed an unruly forum earlier this week on the district's multiracial curriculum, where parents accused school leaders of teaching critical race theory, sometimes yelling over students who said they experienced racism in their schools.

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From Inwood to East Hampton, these Long Islanders have lifted up themselves and their communities.

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Three local superintendents said the hope is that school days will more closely resemble pre-pandemic life. But that might not mean an end to masks or some degree of social distancing.

The longtime employee of Servo Corp. of America was the father in a blended family with 10 children.