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The funeral for Farmingdale High School band director Gina Pelletiere was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, with hundreds in attendance. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'What happens to little Joseph now?'

The funeral is being held in Massapequa Park at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Watch live: Funeral for Farmingdale High School marching band director Gina Pellettiere

Family, friends, and community members showed came together in honor of Beatrice Ferrari on Monday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

Heavy hearts on a gray, rainy day

Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere were honored at a Farmingdale church and a Copiague band competition Sunday. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We're just keeping Farmingdale in our thoughts'

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Volunteer counselors from Farmingdale and neighboring school districts will provide support at a crisis center at Howitt Middle School over the weekend following the Farmingdale High School bus crash. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Farmingdale community in mourning after fatal bus crash

Students and staff at Farmingdale High School prepared for an emotional day Friday, following the death of the Farmingdale High School director of bands and a retired social studies teacher in a bus crash in Orange County on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Farmingdale H.S. student: 'I feel like it's going to be silent all day'

With the safety of students top of mind during the first week of school, officials gathered at Centereach High School on Wednesday to launch an initiative reminding drivers to stop for a stopped school bus. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'We all know what it's like to drive here on Long Island'

Third-graders at John Street School in Franklin Square meet Milo the Robot. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

'You just see the expression on our kids' faces'

According to a Newsday analysis, the average cost per student on Long Island is more than $36,000, compared to the state average of nearly $32,000. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Nassau and Suffolk districts spend more on average to educate students than elsewhere in state

Students and parents share their excitement and nervousness as Jericho schools kick off their annual rite of being the first on Long Island to go back to school. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Excitement, picture-taking and some jitters  

After 50 years, the athletic field at Hempstead High School has gotten a much-needed makeover. The new $6 million complex features fresh turf, stands, goalposts and lights that will allow the school to host night games for the first time. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports. 

'The kids really deserved it'

Back-to-school giveaways across Long Island

Students attentding BOCES summer programs learn how to build, code and operate robots. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

BOCES coding camp helps students build towards future

Students attending a summer career exploration program at Eastern Suffolk BOCES in Oakdale learn the basics of welding. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Welding program aims to spark teens' interest in metalworking

A 16-year-old was suspended from Great Neck South High School after nine intruders entered in December. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Newsday Investigation: State clears 16-year-old in Great Neck security breach 

What is the "Do No Harm" policy for Regents exams and how does it work? NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday education reporter Joie Tyrrell discuss.

Educators looking to lessen test anxiety for students

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