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These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says
These High Schools Ranked Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says The grades are in and these high schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Nassau County” report: No. 1 - Jericho Senior High School No. 2 - Great Neck South High School No. 3 - Syosset Senior High School No. 4 - Roslyn High School No. 5 - Manhasset Secondary School All five high schools earned an overall grade of A+, receiving top marks in the academics, teachers, and college prep categories. The diversity category…

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by Michael Mashburn
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These Nassau County Schools Among Top 10 In NY, Report Says These Nassau County Schools Among Top 10 In NY, Report Says
These Nassau County Schools Among Top 10 In NY, Report Says When it comes to getting a quality education, several New York schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Of the top 20 best schools in the states, nine can be found on Long Island and two are in Westchester County, according to the website’s 2023 “Best Public Schools in New York,” report.  The following schools were given an overall grade of A+ when considering a number of key areas, such as academics, diversity, and college prep: No. 5 - Nassau County: Jericho Senior High School No. 6 - Nassau County: Great Neck South High School No…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Roslyn Boy Involved In Double-Fatal Crash In Jericho Remembered As 'True Champion' Roslyn Boy Involved In Double-Fatal Crash In Jericho Remembered As 'True Champion'
Roslyn Boy Involved In Double-Fatal Crash In Jericho Remembered As 'True Champion' The family hopes to keep their son’s spirit alive by providing underprivileged kids with tennis lessons and scholarships. Drew Hassenbein, aged 14, was one of two Roslyn teen tennis stars who suffered fatal injuries in a wrong-way drunk driving crash the night of Wednesday, May 3. “The Roslyn High School tennis team was celebrating a huge victory where Drew won his match at first singles,” Debbie Hassenbein wrote on Drew’s GoFundMe page of the night of the crash. “Even though Drew was a nationally-ranked boys player, nothing meant more to him than being a part of the Roslyn tennis commun…

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by Sophie Grieser
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‘Outpouring Of Love, Support’ Shown For Roslyn Teen Victim Of Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash ‘Outpouring Of Love, Support’ Shown For Roslyn Teen Victim Of Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
‘Outpouring Of Love, Support’ Shown For Roslyn Teen Victim Of Double-Fatal Drunk Driving Crash A fundraiser set up to honor a young Long Island tennis star who was a victim of a double-fatal crash has seen a tremendous amount of support on its first day.  Ethan Falkowitz was one of two 14-year-old Roslyn boys who suffered fatal injuries following a drunk-driving crash on the night of Wednesday, May 3. Earlier Report: 14-Year-Olds Killed In Wrong-Way Jericho Crash Were Young Tennis Stars From Roslyn Falkowitz, Drew Hassenbein, and two other boys were riding northbound on Route 106 in Jericho when 34-year-old Amandeep Singh, also of Roslyn, drove the wrong way and collided with …

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by Sophie Grieser
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14-Year-Olds Killed In Wrong-Way Jericho Crash Were Young Tennis Stars From Roslyn 14-Year-Olds Killed In Wrong-Way Jericho Crash Were Young Tennis Stars From Roslyn
14-Year-Olds Killed In Wrong-Way Jericho Crash Were Young Tennis Stars From Roslyn Two 14-year-old boys killed in a wrong-way Long Island crash involving an alleged drunk driver were young tennis stars. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 in Jericho. A 2019 Dodge Ram operated by a 34-year-old man was traveling southbound on Route 106 (North Broadway) in the northbound lanes and collided with a 2019 Alfa Romero four-door sedan occupied by four teenage boys, Nassau County Police said. As a result of the collision, two of the boys suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced at the scene.  They've now been identified as Drew Hassenbein…

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by Joe Lombardi
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These Long Island High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars These Long Island High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars
These Long Island High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars Thirty-eight high school seniors on Long Island are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023, regarded as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition, the Society for Science announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10.The 300 will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,949 applications from 627 high schools across 48 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and four other countries.  The following Long Island students we…

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by Joe Lombardi
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4 Long Island Public Schools Rank In Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says 4 Long Island Public Schools Rank In Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says
4 Long Island Public Schools Rank In Top 10 Statewide, New Report Says Four Long Island schools were listed among the top 10 public high schools in New York in a newly-released ranking. Niche, a website that creates ratings and reviews of schools and colleges across the United States, shared its ranking of the "2023 Best public high schools in New York." Bronx High School of Science was ranked the best school in the state. The website also listed several Long Island schools among the top 10: Jericho High School was ranked fifth best, receiving a Niche grade of A+. Niche reported that the school's average graduation rate is 98 percent. Jericho High Scho…

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by Nicole Valinote
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These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition
These Long Island Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition Seven Long Island high school students were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300 semifinalists, based on thei…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Principal On Long Island Appeals To Parents After Students Caught Gathering COVID-19: Principal On Long Island Appeals To Parents After Students Caught Gathering
Covid-19: Principal On Long Island Appeals To Parents After Students Caught Gathering High school students on Long Island were read the riot act after a photo circulated of a party where they failed to follow COVID-19 restrictions. A photo of a party of more than 100 students in Roslyn recently went viral, prompting a response from Roslyn High School Principal Scott Andrews, who called the event “devastating a disrespectful” as they prepare to welcome students back to the classroom on Thursday after nearly six months. In the photo, the students could reportedly be seen not socially distancing themselves, sharing drinks, and failing to wear face coverings. Andrews said that …

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings Long Island High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings
Long Island High Schools Among Best In NY, Nation In U.S. News Rankings Long Island is well-represented in a brand-new U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools National Rankings. The following high schools made the Top 50 in New York State: Jericho Senior High School is ranked 13th within New York and 137th in the nation. Garden City High School is ranked 20th in New York and 180th nationally. Manhasset Secondary School is ranked 23rd within New York and 192nd in the country. Great Neck South High School is ranked 26th within New York and 232nd in the nation. Cold Spring Harbor High School is ranked 28th within New York and 247th nationally. Syosset Se…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Last Seen Leaving High School In Nassau County Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Last Seen Leaving High School In Nassau County
Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Last Seen Leaving High School In Nassau County A 15-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Joanna Carnero was last seen leaving the Roslyn High School located at 475 Round Hill on foot traveling in an unknown direction on Thursday, March 5 at 12:30 p.m.  She is described as being 5-foot-3, 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black leggings, grey sweatshirt and white sneakers. No possible destination known. Click here for a related story: Missing Long Island Girl Was Last Seen Leaving Nassau County Middle School Detectives reque…

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by Joe Lombardi