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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.

A look at the risks of AI in education

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.

'You can make historic investments'

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The program aims to improve access to health care for people with Medicaid coverage or no insurance.

State will repay up to $300G in student loans for health workers who aid the needy

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The Connetquot district must decide: Keep its new nickname, the T-Birds, and run afoul of the federal government or go back to the Thunderbirds and risk state penalties.

LI school district faces 'impossible' choice in mascot fight

A Riverhead jury of five men and seven women found him guilty of felony sex crimes in a case that rocked generations of Bay Shore students and families.

Former Long Island teacher guilty of sexually abusing students

Jurors began deliberating after hearing testimony from the brother of one of the alleged victims.

Jury starts deliberations in sex abuse case against ex-teacher

The measure comes in the wake of an incident in July when a test-taker went into cardiac arrest at the school but the exam was not halted.

Hofstra to have 'full authority' in emergencies while hosting bar exams, officials say

The deadline to comply with the state's ban on Native American mascots and other imagery in public schools was June 30.

LI school district granted new extension to comply with mascot ban

The plan calls for a 140-foot cell tower on the campus of the Knox School in St. James.

Cell no! People angry over planned 140-foot tower on school campus

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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.

An out of this world experience

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.

'You just watch the crowd go wild'

Jayden Flores, a Mepham High School freshman, was killed on his e-bike crash on his way to school. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'I don't know what we're going to do'

Farmingdale Superintendent Paul Defendini reunited with a service dog, Daler, who he raised as a puppy since the 2023 Farmingdale bus crash.

Daler helped comfort students after 2023 Farmingdale bus crash

NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson and Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou talk to Long Island school administrators about how the school cellphone ban is going so far.

'Kids are outside. They're playing. They're laughing together.'

How Long Island schools are trying to reassure parents amid immigration crackdown. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'We will make sure that you are ok here'

The offers came after Newsday reported Hempstead town issued more than 80,000 tickets in four school districts that had never agreed to participate in the program. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Bus ticket vendor offered to pay districts

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

Out East: Winter Farmers Market

Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

Video of ICE takedown in Hempstead shows LI man hitting head against brick wall

Joshua Rivera, a barber at Sola Salons in Farmingville, gained popularity on TikTok for his signature haircuts.

Long Island barber gains popularity on TikTok

Newsday food writer Erica Marcus visited Dario's Pizza in West Hempstead, a slice shop that goes above and beyond.

It's all about the crust at LI slice shop

With the LIRR closing many of the ticket loopholes that invited fare evasion, the last resort for those looking for a free ride is hiding in the bathroom. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso A. Castillo has the story.

The last refuge of a fare evader? The LIRR bathroom

Some Long Islanders enjoyed ice skating on McDonald Pond on Sunday, while others learned about collecting sap from the park's maple trees. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Skating off the winter blues at Hempstead Lake State Park

A jury found former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi guilty on five of seven felony sex charges. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Ex-Bay Shore teacher found guilty of sexually abusing students 

Immigrants use habeas corpus to convince federal courts they were jailed illegally, but they must act fast and have money. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Judges are freeing more ICE detainees on LI

In his nearly 30-minute acceptance speech, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman hit on themes that have been central to his campaign as the Republican nominee for governor. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed has more.

GOP backs Blakeman for governor, with support from Trump

Mia Carillo has been fixing cars since she was a toddler. Now a general manager at LI WRAP Pros & Mechanic, she tells NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa what it takes to work on cars.

LI Works: LI Wrap Pros & Mechanic

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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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