Meet the Long Island "prodigy" graduating from high school at age 12
It's graduation season, and one senior on Long Island stands out. He's at the top of his class and is off to New York University -- and he's only 12 years old.
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It's graduation season, and one senior on Long Island stands out. He's at the top of his class and is off to New York University -- and he's only 12 years old.
It's graduation season, and one senior on Long Island stands out. He's at the top of his class and is off to New York University -- and he's only 12 years old. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan introduces us to the young "prodigy."
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It follows a campaign led by local high school students to change the name.
When students in Malverne discovered that a street in their community was named for a Ku Klux Klan leader, they set about to make a change, and we have followed their progress. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan was there when the century-old name was shed.
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The street had been named after Paul Lindner, a 1920s village founder who also led cross burnings and KKK rallies.
The Malverne Village Board has voted unanimously to rename a street formerly named for a Ku Klux Klan leader.
Committee of historians, residents and students presented the village with volumes of research on Paul Lindner.
Local officials voted Thursday to rename a street named for a 1920s Ku Klux Klan leader on Long Island; CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
A decision has been made in the fight over a street named for a 1920s Ku Klux Klan leader on Long Island.
It's decision time in the fight over a street named for a 1920s Ku Klux Klan leader on Long Island. The Village of Malverne is holding a special meeting to address a requested name change; CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
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The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
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