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The money will go to 12 former Bay Shore students who had accused the district of failing to protect them from alleged sexual abuse by elementary school teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

Decades after alleged teacher abuse, $35M in settlements OKd

The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi.

$600,000 in legal bills, 45 sexual abuse lawsuits

Victims who say they were abused by former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi say the district ignored their complaints. Now the community is demanding accountability. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'It's a huge tear in the fabric of our community'

A Newsday analysis finds a dozen Long Island school districts have been flagged for having an excess in cash reserves. Newsday education reporter John Hildebrand discusses.

'The taxpayers are paying too much' 

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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 

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Look up what Long Island school districts paid to settle Child Victims Act claims.

Database: LI schools paid $166 million to settle sex-abuse lawsuits

The calming room, the first in the Hempstead school district meant for teachers and other staff, was opened amid ongoing concerns over teacher stress post-pandemic.

School unveils 'serenity suite' to help relieve teacher stress

Officials said if the trial run is successful, the school district plans to start pilot programs with the metal detectors in its middle and elementary schools.

William Floyd School District begins testing metal detectors at high school

Adelphi University said its recommendation was "made out of an abundance of caution."

Adelphi, NYIT advise international students to return to U.S. before presidential inauguration

The Babylon resident had been president of the Central Long Island branch of the NAACP, contract negotiator with the Plainview-Old Bethpage Congress of Teachers and cofounder of the Suffolk County Caucus of Black Democrats.

Educator and civic leader Jordan K. Wilson Sr. dies at 86

The teen was taken to a hospital to be treated for nonlife-threatening injuries, Suffolk police said.

Officials: Longwood H.S. teen stabbed, robbed of car

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Family members and teammates attended the funeral of Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa hockey player who died in a charity game last week. 

'Connor was an amazing child'

Connor Kasin, a 17-year-old Massapequa High School senior, collapsed over the weekend during a charity hockey game.

Funeral, services set for Connor Kasin

Nine students were taken to hospitals to be treated for minor injuries after a school bus crashed at North Babylon High School Sunday.

School bus accident leaves several injured in North Babylon 

Hundreds of Long Island educators are double dipping, a term used to describe collecting both a salary and a pension. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Jim Baumbach report.

'Let somebody else have a chance'

Michael J. Hynes was arrested and charged with DWI after police say he crashed his car into a motorcyclist in Sayville on Sunday. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Superintendent pleads not guilty

Newsday's John Hildebrand says LI students from affluent families scored better on certain state exams. 

State scores are down in English and Math 

Newsday education reporter Dandan Zou talks about how some LI school districts are dealing with the financial strain of sex abuse settlements. 

'The taxpayers need to know what you are doing'

The report sheds light on an investigation into alleged grade-fixing at the school, and problems with a credit recovery program at the heart of the probe. Newsday's education reporter Dandan Zou has the story.

'Haphazardly organized program'

A recent study from the CDC found that high schoolers who experienced racism at school were more likely to turn to substance abuse and/or develop mental distress, Newsday reporter Tiffany Cusaac-Smith has more on this story.

Survey explores link between racism in schools and student mental distress

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

'Kindergarten to 12th grade is our number one priority'

Five educators in the region are ranked among the state's top earners while the number of educators earning at least $300,000 has risen 41% over the past three years.

Majority are superintendents, teachers and counselors

One family has been stepping to the beat of the drum, the cymbals and the bells in the Northport High School marching band since 1970. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

'It's just unbelievable. I see my grandson on the drumline'

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