The 2015-2016 state budget on Wednesday morning finally led to the release of much-awaited school aid information - and indeed, the $142-billion budget agreement includes $23.5 billion for schools, which reflects a $1.3-billion increase from last year.

The Town of Huntington’s eight school districts on average are receiving a 7.7-percent increase in state aid from last year, amounting to $10.8 million of the additional $157 million projected for Long Island schools.

Read on to learn how officials are reacting to this allocation, along with how much funds each local school district is slated to receive!

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Does Huntington have a gang problem?

For many Huntington residents, the arrest of Sheldon Leftenant, 22, who stands accused of shooting Second Precinct Officer Mark Collins, may well have been the first they've heard of the Tip Top Boyz, a Huntington Station-based street gang of which Leftenant is a purported member.

Read on to learn more, including what local leaders and police brass have to say on the Tip Top Boyz and other gangs located in Huntington as well.