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After Farmingdale High bus crash, a push for stronger seat belt protections
"For some reason people think buckling up is hard and uncomfortable — but it's not and could save your life," said one state assemblyman.
3m readMORE ON THIS TOPICNTSB: Blowout of bad tire caused fatal Farmingdale High bus crash

Bus' front left tire was underinflated
NTSB: Blowout of bad tire caused fatal Farmingdale High bus crash3m read
State adds requirement for schools to have plans for cardiac emergencies1m read
Massapequa district seeking Trump executive order to stop mascot ban2m read
Suffolk college student's detention stuns LI community3m read

'It hit pretty hard. We know Sara, we love Sara'

'Our community is outraged': Standout Suffolk student being deported3m read
State: School summer programs safe despite $6 billion funding freeze — but concerns remain1m read
In reversal, NYS agrees to issue X-ray technician licenses to grads of Indiana-based program3m read
U.S. Education Department to investigate LI district over mascot ban2m read
Donation drive underway to help with back-to-school needs1m read

'Taiko drumming is like a heartbeat': Stony Brook drum club offers safe space and community for its Asian students6m read
How Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ books could impact LI schools3m read

Valley Stream North student and others win 'highest honors' at NYS Science Congress2m read
Charter schools, fireworks, speeding fatality, SALT cap3m read
Bullish on finance: The NYSE comes to Commack HS with high-tech lab3m read

Hempstead school district has new interim superintendent1m read
Walkabout program in Freeport helps once homeless teen, graduating Saturday, transition to academic future4m read
More charter schools, more choices1m read
Sensory-controlled room at Farmingdale State College offers care for special needs, training for students1m read

LI medical research, higher ed hurt by cuts2m read
Jericho student's gene research wins a top prize at International Science and Engineering Fair2m read

$221.9 million budget, with 3.7% tuition hike, approved for SCCC2m read

Nassau Community College budget with 3.3% tuition hike approved1m read

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Ex-student arrested after selfie with imitation rifle in front of LI school, police say1m read
Nassau teacher has 20-plus year perfect attendance record1m read
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15 sets of twins graduating this month at 1 LI high school
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