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Taylor Yon, 16, top, survived the mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Feb. 14. She and fellow survivor Zoe Gordon, 15, bottom, came to Stony Brook University recently for the Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists. Both are on the staff of their student newspaper, The Eagle Eye.
Inside the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting
Part seven in an ongoing series.Sixteen-year-old Taylor Yon found comfort in Pine Trails Park, virtually in the center of Parkland, Fla. There, she and her friends wandered its sidewalks, past its … more
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The current restriction on Littleworth Lane keeps the stretch of road between Sea Cliff Elementary School and its adjacent playground closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
In Sea Cliff, no long-term solution for Littleworth — yet
A joint task force formed earlier this year to address potentially dangerous conditions for pedestrians on Littleworth Lane is recommending that the Village of Sea Cliff increase signage, extend … more
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Brian T. Dessart
Brian T. Dessart: Keeping your cool in the summer heat
While the Long Island summer months tend to breed an eagerness to exercise outdoors, the hot and humid weather should also create an alertness to help avoid a heat-related emergency. Even though our bodies contain a natural cooling mechanism — perspiration — they can still overheat and lead to a potentially deadly condition: heat stroke. more
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Staying safe when the summer heats up
Summer is finally here. It should be a time of joy, spent barbecuing in the backyard and hanging out at the beach. Too often, however, summer turns tragic when it needn’t. The American Red Cross offers the following guidelines . . . more
Dr. Paul Lynch, left, the Lynbrook School District’s assistant superintendent for finance, operations and information systems, Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak and Board of Education President William Belmont each said they were relieved that the State Education Department approved an $843,860 Smart Schools Investment Plan after a lengthy review process.
State Education Department approves funding for safety initiatives at Lynbrook campuses
After a more than yearlong review, the Lynbrook School District’s plans to use hundreds of thousands of dollars for safety initiatives and security upgrades were recently approved by the State Education Department. more
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Superintendents John McNamara from Wantagh, center, Dr. Adele Pecora from Seaford, fourth from right, and Dr. Tonie McDonald of Levittown, third from right, took part in the Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools course hosted by the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
Districts come together for safety training
The Seaford School District hosted a 60-hour state-run emergency planning seminar, where they participated in mock emergency scenarios with Levittown and Wantagh school officials. more
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Candidates for Board of Education trustee took questions from the audience at Meet the Candidates Night on May 2, a forum coordinated by the North Shore Coordinating Council of Parent Associations and the League of Women Voters.
North Shore Board of Ed. candidates engage in community Q&A
Last week, the candidates running for North Shore Board of Education trustee took questions from the community during Meet the Candidates Night. The four candidates — Andrea Macari, of Glen … more
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The death of 2-year-old Cameron Gulbransen led his father, Greg, to embark on a crusade to have federal transportation legislation enacted requiring car manufacturers to include backup cameras. The Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act became law on May 1.
Backup cameras required nationwide
Greg Gulbransen’s tragedy, the death of his 2-year-old son, Cameron, on Oct. 19, 2002, when Gulbransen accidentally backed over him in his car, could have destroyed his life. Carrying his favorite … more
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The Seaford School District has held four parent safety forums this month, and plans to establish a Security Guard Staffing Advisory Committee to invite further feedback on school safety concerns.
Parents set to weigh in on school safety in Seaford
At the Board of Education’s April 17 meeting, President Bruce Khan announced the district’s plans to create a Security Guard Staffing Advisory Committee. more
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Wantagh High School and Middle School parents met with district administration and the Board of Education on April 11 to discuss school safety.
Wantagh school district holds parent safety forums
At each meeting, McNamara detailed the district’s four-pronged approach to school safety: mental health support, crisis training, security infrastructure and partnerships with local law enforcement. more
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