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Sara Lopez Garcia recorded an address to her class from her native Colombia. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Chaminade twins John and Joseph Gomes were named valedictorian and salutatorian, a first for the all-boys Catholic school in Mineloa.

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Jesse Findling, of Massapequa Park, made a stop at his alma mater on Monday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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A federal judge approved an agreement this week to phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan. The move could affect millions of borrowers. Newsday's experts break it down.

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The board president, Jeffrey Spencer, has directed the its general counsel to appeal the results of last Tuesday's election. It is unclear why the board acted.

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Many students attended the motivational event at Longwood High School in Middle Island on Friday.

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The Amityville police chief confirmed his department is investigating an incident involving a juvenile at the high school after a parent claimed their child had been targeted.

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The East Meadow school district is asking taxpayers to vote yes on a $71.5 million capital improvement bond. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Dental professor Ira B. Lamster said the break with Stony Brook University was unrelated to the funding he received from Epstein. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has more.

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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.

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It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster. Long Islanders remember where they were on Jan. 28, 1986.

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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.

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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.

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Each semifinalist will receive $2,000 and their school will receive a matching amount. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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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.

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Smithtown High School West sophomore Nicholas Cardi, is working with NASA on a project called Radio JOVE.

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President Trump vowed new immigration policies following the deadly ambush on two National Guard soldiers in Washington. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Hofstra seniors Jaime Yoos and Riana Kamath speak about the difficulties college graduates face in the competitive job market on LI.

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The Long Island Cemetery Preservation Group gathered to clean and repair the headstones at Old Baptist Cemetery in Coram, which is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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A record-breaking 21 valedictorians are graduating from Jericho High School this year. The seniors earned the honor by getting A-pluses in all their high school classes.

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A number of Long Islanders are picking up extra jobs in an effort to make ends meet. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Staff Sgt. Nicholas J. Governale was missing in action for 83 years after he crashed off the coast of Guadalcanal. His remains were recovered and positively identified and he received the full military honor burial he deserved. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

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