New York State to stop issuing commercial driver’s licenses to many immigrants, in bow to Trump administration
New York’s DMV, bowing to a directive from President Donald Trump’s administration, will no longer issue commercial driver’s…
Connetquot school district faces ‘impossible’ choice in NYS Native American mascot fight, experts say
The Connetquot school district faces an “impossible” choice, according to experts: Should it keep its new nickname, the T-Birds,…
Adelphi University accused a student of using AI to plagiarize. He fought back — and won.
An Adelphi University student who sued the school over what he called a “completely false” allegation that he…
Lawsuit: Freeport schools superintendent misled district, spent $100G to renovate office
Freeport’s schools superintendent misled the district about when she would earn her doctoral degree, spent $100,000 in district…
Judge dismisses Valley Stream teacher’s lawsuit
A judge has dismissed a Valley Stream South High School teacher’s lawsuit alleging a board trustee exerted undue…
North Shore Central School District seeks approval of $11.8M bond
The North Shore Central School District will ask voters on Tuesday to approve a nearly $11.8 million bond proposal and…
Wyandanch, Hempstead are led by Black men who are new superintendents
One started by teaching students jump shots. The other by giving preschoolers an academic jump start. And now…
Joseph Garofalo, ex-Valley Stream lacrosse coach, pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of children
A former assistant high school lacrosse coach, charged last year after investigators said he blackmailed dozens of children…
Hochul aims to make pre-kindergarten universal in NYS
ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to increase access to universal pre-kindergarten would send millions of dollars to school…
Marymount Manhattan College to pay $8.4M to settle suit alleging COVID-19-era fraud
A private liberal arts college in Manhattan has agreed to pay $8.4 million to the federal government to…
Three Village school district seeks approval for $123M bond referendum
The Three Village Central School District will seek voter approval Tuesday on two bond proposals totaling $123 million for…
Southampton school district exploring possible merger with Tuckahoe district
Southampton school officials are once again exploring the possibility of merging with the Tuckahoe school district. The Southampton…