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	In March 2020, the USDA issued waivers to provide&nbsp;free breakfast and lunch for all students&nbsp;nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Southampton High School students, along with the district&#39;s director of food services, talk about the importance of the program, which expires June 30.
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The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

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Long Island school districts have been facing chronic absenteeism in recent years, nearly doubling since the pandemic. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

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The region maintains its standing as one of the highest paying for teachers in the nation. Teacher representatives say the pay reflects the region's high cost of living. See median teacher pay in your district.

Median teacher pay on LI tops $120G in most districts

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Dominick Pursino, 22, wrote an essay that intertwined the D-Day invasion's military significance with his family history.

D-Day essay earns Hofstra student trip to Normandy

The spending plan seeks to make New York a leader in artificial intelligence development and combat a spike in infant mortality.

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The initiative is designed to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by taking cars off the road.

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Traditionally, most courses are held on other weekdays, but the university has expanded the number of courses that offer classes on Fridays.

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LIU Post students are saying "no" to adding classes on Fridays.

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Free NICE bus rides as Earth Day approaches

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Nine students were arrested for obstructing university operations when holding a demonstration in an administrative building.

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Jessica Bader, former principal of an East Norwich school, was charged Monday with falsifying job applications submitted to the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District.

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'You really have the time to get to know each student individually'

Parents demanded answers and accountability from the Bay Shore school board on Monday night following the arrest of ex-teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

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Courses in artificial intelligence at Farmingdale State College will start in the fall, making the school the first in the SUNY system to offer a bachelor's degree in AI.

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Community members are outraged over Amityville school district's staff cuts that include 25 teachers who will be without a job at the end of the school year. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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