Nassau Schools Rank High, College Instructor Arrested

Two schools in Nassau County earned top placements in the 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

The list places the local institutions among the best in New York State. No other specific numerical data regarding the rank positions was provided in the release.

A former Farmingdale State College instructor was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a student. Suffolk County court records state the accused allegedly forced a student to perform oral sex in a campus parking lot.

In a separate school-related matter, the Manhasset Board of Education altered its standard meeting procedure on Oct. 22. The board moved the public comment session to the start of the meeting. Officials made this exception because a large number of parents occupied the small conference room.

A New Hyde Park man is contesting charges of possessing 30 files depicting children in sexual conduct. His attorney argues the client voluntarily submitted his computer for forensic examination. The defense claims the man did not know how the files arrived on the device.

The Port Washington High School girls varsity tennis team won the Long Island Large School championship. The team defeated top-seeded Syosset 4-3 in the Nassau County final. They subsequently swept Commack 7-0 to secure the regional title.