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	After 50 years, the athletic field at Hempstead High&nbsp;School has gotten a much-needed&nbsp;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&#39;s&nbsp;Macy Egeland reports.&nbsp;
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Long Island school districts in the last year have paid a combined $28.8 million to settle 37 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, a cost that could be crippling for schools. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

How districts will pay sex abuse lawsuit settlements

Michael Selter is among seven individuals who filed lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by Anthony Prochilo, former principal of Port Jefferson's Earl L. Vandermeulen High School, under the Child Victims Act. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'I'll never have relief'

The number of children home-schooled on Long Island has risen from about 1,200 in 2009-10 to more than 3,700 in 2022-23. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'What works is that I know how he learns'

Students at John Quincy Adams Elementary School learn the traditions of Diwali through music. 

Elementary students learn traditions of Diwali through music 

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Much of the voter-approved spending will go to renovations at Hauppauge High School, which is more than 70 years old. 

School upgrades coming in Hauppauge as voters OK $58.2M bond issue

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In 2023, Newsday reporters led by Jim Baumbach and Joie Tyrrell told deeply reported multi-platform stories about the secretive nature of Long Island school districts. Through dozens of sensitive interviews and by scouring thousands of pages of documents obtained from hundreds of records requests over five years, they uncovered how districts kept teachers on the payroll long after receiving reports of misconduct then concealed the reasons for their exit. Their dogged reporting revealed how one district never told its community that armed intruders spent a day mixing with students in a high school before attempting to attack a student. And they detailed the cost of abuse on the community. Districts have paid nearly $30 million to settle dozens of lawsuits by former students who say teachers, administrators and fellow students sexually abused them.

Secrecy in our schools: Newsday Investigations

Giovanny Campos of Queens has been indicted on charges of crimes that allegedly took place on his Valley Stream bus route.

School bus driver charged with allegedly raping, kidnapping teenage student

Mohamed Adam, a freshman studying political science, said he'll use the money he won for lobbing the most footballs into a bin at halftime of the Pac-12 Championship game in Las Vegas on law school.

Stony Brook student wins $100G in football tosses for tuition

Long Island campuses are seeing a string of multimillion dollar capital projects, ranging from a more than $21 million facility at Suffolk Community College to the $700 million Climate Exchange Center in New York City operated by Stony Brook University.

Health care, STEM programs driving building boom on LI college campuses

A study will monitor whether eating fresh fruits and vegetables improves the health of those with chronic illnesses living in underserved communities on LI.

Is fresh food the best medicine for some ailments?

The tool from ERASE Racism highlights financially stable areas with declining student enrollment, but skeptics note other complications that limit development.

Merrick, more areas ID'd as prime spots for affordable housing by new mapping tool

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At the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City, students from Notre Dame Catholic School in New Hyde Park showcased their watercolors honoring Long Island servicemen and women as part of the Veterans Portrait Project. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Rave reviews for special exhibit

Community members gathered Saturday for a peace march to speak out against violence in Roosevelt. Drew Scott reports for NewsdayTV.

March for peace in Roosevelt

Two robotic companies joined high school students from Mineola High School for 'Robotics Day' at the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson. 

Superintendent: 'We want to make sure STEM is accessible to all people'

Drivers will receive a 30-day warning period when the Glen Cove school bus camera program starts next week. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I'm terrified': Mother fears cars passing stopped buses 

Baldwin students get to speak to astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli aboard the International Space Station.  NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

"I think it's exciting and really cool."

Audrina Crocitto met the crew that helped save her life after she was severely injured in the Farmingdale band bus crash. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I know I'm going to get through this' 

The number of educators making more than $300,000 year is rising statewide. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand has more.

44 LI educators made more than $300,000 last year

Groundbreaking 1985 Bethpage girls lacrosse team honored: "We just didn't give up," team captain Patty O'Connor said about getting the school board to form it. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

From fighting to have a team to making their school's hall of fame

The Farmingdale marching band took center stage at the Newsday Marching Band Festival at Mitchel Field, NewsdayTV's Carissa Kellman reporrts.

'There's tremendous sense of pride'

Long Islanders react to the Connetquot school district suing over the state-wide mascot ban. 

LIers react to Connetquot school district suing state over mascot ban 

School districts across Long Island have elevated their security after Hamas call for worldwide protests. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

Deputy Superintendent: 'Safety is our number one priority'

This first-grade classroom at Lenox Elementary School in Baldwin is home to pets that include a gecko, salamander — and a hedgehog that likes to snack on worms. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'The hedgehog does a lot to communicate with us'

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It's summertime on Long Island and there is plenty to do and explore on land and by sea. From beaches to wineries, here is your ultimate guide to fun in the sun featuring stories in Newsday's Fun Book.


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