27 killed, including 20 children, in the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history

adam lanza
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM EDT

No Drugs, Alcohol Found in Newtown Shooter: AP

No Drugs, Alcohol Found in Newtown Shooter: AP

Toxicology tests on the Newtown, Conn., school shooter's body did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication, an official familiar with the case told the Associated Press.

OPI
Monday, May 13, 2013 at 01:53 PM EDT

OPI Launches “Sandy Hook Green” Nail Polish

OPI Launches “Sandy Hook Green” Nail Polish

The nail polish company OPI and Sandy Hook Promise have launched a new, limited edition nail color called “Sandy Hook Green” to raise money for Sandy Hook Promise. The nail polish will be launched at the...

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 01:27 PM EDT

School Security Gaps a Problem, Even After Newtown: Officials

School Security Gaps a Problem, Even After Newtown: Officials

Connecticut officials say they're seeing potential security problems at schools across the state, even after the Newtown shootings in December and subsequent efforts to improve safety.

sandy hook school
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:09 PM EDT

Newtown Board Mulls Plans for Sandy Hook School

Newtown Board Mulls Plans for Sandy Hook School

Town officials met Friday night to discuss whether to renovate or rebuild the elementary school where 20 first-graders and six educators were shot to death in December or build a new school nearby.

LeBron James
Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 01:16 PM EDT

LeBron Shoes Being Auctioned for Newtown Families

LeBron Shoes Being Auctioned for Newtown Families

The sneakers LeBron James wore during a game the day after the Sandy Hook Elementary School are available for auction and proceeds will go to Newtown families.

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Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 at 08:40 AM EDT

Newtown Budget With Extra School Security Rejected

Newtown Budget With Extra School Security Rejected

Newtown residents have rejected a budget that included money for extra school security in the wake of the December massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School that killed 20 first-graders and six educators.

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Cold, Wet and Windy Start to Memorial Day Weekend

Cold, Wet and Windy Start to Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend kicked off with weather that felt more like winter, with most of the tri-state under a wind advisory on Saturday and a high of just 55 degrees.

Summer Crowd Returns to Breezy Point as Rebuilding Continues

Summer Crowd Returns to Breezy Point as Rebuilding Continues

Families are returning to Breezy Point to celebrate the holiday weekend even as its storm-ravaged businesses and residents continue to rebuild.

Staten Island Volunteers Aid Tornado Victims

Staten Island Volunteers Aid Tornado Victims

Oklahoma volunteers lent a helping hand when Sandy battered our area, and Staten Island residents are now returning the favor.

Stormy Weather Causes Closure of 19 LI Beaches

Stormy Weather Causes Closure of 19 LI Beaches

More than a dozen Long Island beaches have been closed on the first day of Memorial Day weekend because of bad weather, officials said.

LI Hot Dog Vendor Arrested Again for Prostitution

LI Hot Dog Vendor Arrested Again for Prostitution

A Long Island woman has once again been accused of selling her body along with hot dogs out of a truck.

Baby Who Died in the Bronx Had No Signs of Trauma: Cops

Baby Who Died in the Bronx Had No Signs of Trauma: Cops

Authorities investigating the death of 4-week-old Bronx boy said the baby's body showed no obvious signs of trauma.

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