<p>Roslyn, Syosset and Jericho school districts were recognized in the&nbsp;top 10&nbsp;nationwide.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports.</p>


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Several Island high schools also earned top spots in the newly-released Niche rankings.

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Acceptance rates at elite universities and some SUNYs have dropped, with one NYC-based college taking only 4% of applicants.

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The debate over technology's expanding use in the classroom has prompted mixed reactions in New York and across the nation.

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Two months into the state's "bell-to-bell" ban on electronic devices in schools, some districts are reporting positive changes in the classroom. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Nick Cannon, host of the Wild 'N Out Live show at Barclays Center, visited Roosevelt High School on Friday.

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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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With college decision time looming, Newsday has some tips for what to keep in mind while visiting Long Island campuses. NewsdayTV's Jamie Stuart reports.

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Luke Garguilo's 29-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Milio late in the fourth quarter helped Massapequa beat Garden City in a highly anticipated Nassau football crossover game at Hofstra on Monday. Massapequa's own winning streak is now 26 games.

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The Knicks began training camp on Tuesday with the hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper reports.

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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Monday said the team got off to a "very tough start" that they "let steamroll" but saw some encouraging signs at the end of the year. Newsday's Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

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Ken Buffa sees what it takes to make signs glow at Going Sign & Servicing in Plainview in this week's LI Works.

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According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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The Long Island Sound water quality is improving, nonprofit Save the Sound says, but there's more to be done. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

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Residents in LI's more than 120 school districts weighed in on board candidates, budgets and propositions. See how your district voted. For additional information, read our article here.

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