The report is released as school districts are receiving a large infusion of state and federal aid, part of which is geared toward the needs of districts with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students.
3m read3m readThe hearing was held to decide what evidence could be used at the trial of Gabriel Wilson, a Stop & Shop worker accused of killing the West Hempstead store manager and firing on 5 co-workers.
2m read2m readThe Republican Nassau County executive has hired at least five leaders of local GOP political clubs for key county jobs, records obtained by Newsday show.
Sailboat-dotted bays, shoreline sunsets and raw bars within walking distance of home.
5m read5m readHe says the new district no longer includes communities and schools he'd fought for during six years in office.
2m read2m readThe measure provides a 1-year window for survivors of alleged sex abuse to bring civil lawsuits regardless of statutes of limitations.
1m read1m readSuffolk police say the three smashed the display case in the Walt Whitman Shop's Tourneau store before stealing the Rolexes.
The resolution was tabled by the councilwoman who proposed bringing Thomas Tiernan back to head the department, and North Hempstead says it will now launch a wider, formal search to fill the post.
2m read2m readUFC bantamweight champ gave Uniondale High School students his message of perseverance and self-determination.
2m read2m readAlso Monday, a second man was critically injured when he fell off a 20-foot retaining wall while painting a Nissequogue home, police said.
1m read1m readJeremy Dennis, who is also among the artists of color exhibiting, says the East End is not just the home of wealthy white people.
1m read1m readMeet the blockers and jammers of Strong Island Derby Revolution, Long Island's own roller derby league. Newsday TV reporter Shari Einhorn has more.
Here are spots to visit and excursions to try that offer fun for everyone this season.
Long read11m readThe circus is here for 10 days this month.
2m read2m readHigh school and college counselors interviewed say that at mainstream summer camps they earn at least $1,500 from the camp for an eight-week summer.
4m read4m readOptions include festivals, Bethpage Air Show and more Memorial Day weekend fun.
2m read2m readMake a splash in one of the many swimming pools open to the public around Nassau and Suffolk.
5m read5m readThe pitmaster already operates two barbecue trucks that he outfitted himself.
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Here are more than 20 ways to get started this holiday weekend.
3m read3m readNearly one-third of the class of 59 recruits, who will begin seven months of physical and educational training, are minorities, representing one of the department's most diverse classes, according to Nassau Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.
2m read2m readStudents of color have gone from being the minority to the majority in 32 Long Island districts over the past 20 years, a Newsday analysis found.
Long read8m readGet candy-infused creams served in shells, cups or doughnuts.
Fuel prices will keep rising unless demand is destroyed.
2m read2m readReader letters to Newsday.
3m read3m readThere seems to be a troubling lack of urgency in the Assembly to finalize a deal.
1m read1m readBuffalo grocery store shooting shows yet again that essential employees are at risk.
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