<p>The Bay Shore&nbsp;Union Free School District&nbsp;was found liable for ignoring sexual abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.&nbsp;</p>


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Jury awards $25M to former student in Bay Shore sex abuse case 

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Largest award to a Long Island student under the Child Victims Act 

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A jury found the Bay Shore Union Free School District liable for failing to investigate sex abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Jury unanimously agreed the district was 100% liable 

The Bay Shore Union Free School District was found liable for ignoring sexual abuse allegations against former teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. 

Trooper Thomas Mascia was released from Nassau University Medical Center after being wounded in a shooting on the Southern State Parkway Wednesday night.

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The loss of Kenia Nunez's husband inspired her and one of the couple's daughters, Natalia Suaza, to run Sunday's New York City Marathon.

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Huntington Town officials are moving to give local historic designation to the Hubbs Burr House, which was built in the late 1800s, to help it last for generations.

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The grants were issued to congregations in Bay Shore, Amityville, Bellport and Huntington by the New York Landmarks Conservancy, a private nonprofit.

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The crash, which took the lives of two people, happened after a small onboard fire caused by a compromised oil pressure line fitting, according to the federal agency.

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The facility will be built behind an existing town vehicle repair garage and impound yard at 550 North Ocean Ave., near Sunrise Highway.

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Trooper Thomas Mascia left Nassau University Medical Center with a bandaged leg Friday and said he was "feeling good," as the probe into who shot him continued.

Trooper shot on Southern State out of hospital; search for suspect continues

It is the largest award given to a Long Island student under the Child Victims Act claim.

LI jury awards $25M to former student after finding school district liable for ignoring sexual abuse allegations against teacher

The Diocese of Rockville Centre said the accusations against Father Thomas Moriarty did not involve any parishioners at the Church of the Holy Spirit.

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Researchers predict it will be the sixth straight season of low scallop populations in Suffolk waterways. 

Many surveys showed no adult scallops 

Robert Besedin Sr., a Baldwin Air Force veteran who claims Nassau cops assaulted him at his home in 2017, was awarded more than $2.3 million by a jury in Brooklyn Wednesday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'The police did not tell the truth'

Trooper Thomas Mascia was shot in the leg during a traffic stop on the Southern State. The search for the gunman is continuing. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'Shots fired. I'm hit'

Suffolk police said a man suspected of killing a Brooklyn artist at a Southampton resort was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot at his home in Pennsylvania.

Suspect found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound

William Floyd school district officials discussed the implementation of metal detectors after a student was found with a loaded gun.

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A 33-year-old Brooklyn woman found in a guest room at Shou Sugi Ban House in Water Mill has been identified as Sabina Rosas. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

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Recent listeria and E. coli outbreaks due to foodborne illness have some Long Island shoppers taking extra caution with their menu choices.

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The county has announced improvements, but residents say the efforts are too little, too late.

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Former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi on Monday denied sexual abuse allegations while testifying during a civil trial against the school district. Newsday courts reporter Grant Parpan has the latest.

Civil trial against Bay Shore school district continues with accused ex-teacher's testimony

"I have real concerns about the direction of the Republican party," former VP Mike Pence said at an LIA luncheon, and would not say if was planning to vote for former President Donald Trump. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'I haven't endorsed our ticket'  

Fire Island Pines Chief Kyle Merker said there was so much bamboo on fire when he arrived to the scene, he couldn't even see the house.

'It was really intense'

State records show the owners of Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Woodbury, tried to close the facility but didn't finalize the plans. 

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