<p>Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story.</p>


Long Island

Investigations

inBUSDRIVER240714_video

Records: School bus driver charged with rape faced prior sex abuse allegation

Valley Stream

North Valley Stream

Malverne

Franklin Square

West Hempstead

onecms:a1174044-77c6-44b4-9e6b-03ddbdfa9e31

Newsday

'They're supposed to be background checked properly'

INBUSDRIVER241013_photos

mug.00_03_21_27.Still002.jpg

Most Popular

Latest Videos

Latest videos

Parents are wondering why a former Valley Stream school bus driver accused of raping a student was hired despite a prior sex abuse allegation. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Anastasia Valeeva have the exclusive story.

New Hyde Park and Huntington held parades for Columbus Day, as the Island marks that holiday and Indigenous Peoples' Day this weekend.

'Today's a day to celebrate our country'

Girl Scouts learned about Latino aviators for Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

Soaring through history

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced the indictment of Remon Gibson, 43, of Bellport, who is charged with operating as a major drug trafficker. 

Suffolk DA: Large amounts of fentanyl found in man's home 

More than 100 women have been found dead outside on Long Island since 1976. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn and Newsday investigative reporter Sandra Peddie have this exclusive story.

'We have to figure out what happened to these people' 

Sign up for the NewsdayTV newsletter

Long Island Newsletter Widget

Newsday's findings raise questions about whether public school bus drivers hired by private contractors are properly vetted.

LI school bus driver charged with rape of student had prior sex abuse allegation, records show

Long Island Article Bottom Module

The Newsday investigation also found neither Nassau nor Suffolk county police departments staff cold-case units.

More than 100 women found dead outdoors on LI since 1976, investigation finds

The town and Grumman's corporate successor can't agree on the extent of excavation needed to rid Bethpage Community Park of soil contamination, the state says.

NYS says Oyster Bay to blame over delay in cleanup of contaminated park

Bay Shore has agreed to pay $4.5 million to one former student and $3.9 million to each of the other four men in the settlements approved by Bay Shore's board in August, records show.

Five former Bay Shore students end lawsuit filed over sexual abuse allegations for $20 million

The delay shows how difficult and expensive it can be to start a program using undercover testers seeking evidence of housing discrimination, experts said.

State's $3M fair housing testing program hits delay

Newsday analyzed tickets issued last year in Suffolk County and Hempstead town, providing the most comprehensive picture to-date of the bus camera programs.

Nearly 250,000 school bus camera tickets were written on LI in 2023. See where they were issued

"Car fluff" is being deposited at Brookhaven landfill at a fast clip, but with little discussion.

Tons of car waste being dumped on LI, raising environmental concerns

Long Island Video Playlist

NewsdayTV meterologist Rich Von Ohlen has an update on Hurricane Milton, which is not forecast to affect Long Island. 

Rich Von Ohlen takes a look at Hurricane Milton

Community members gathered at a ceremony at Farmingdale High School to rename two streets in honor of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere, who died in a band bus crash last year. 

'Their time with us will never be forgotten'

According to Nassau Police, an 85-year-old man has died after a fire engulfed a Seaford home Monday evening.

Man dies after being pulled from Seaford house fire 

Monday commemorated the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack against Israel by Hamas. Long Islanders paid tribute by holding vigils. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Their memories are forever remembered'

A kindergartner in East Meadow was dropped off at the wrong school bus stop more than two miles from his day care center on the first day of school. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I don't even have words for that' 

Some residents have concerns about the new rules imposed at the Shelter Island Recycling Center. 

'It's more than just the dump'

Long Islanders, distraught over continuing violence in the Middle East, held demonstrations for the hostages held in Gaza and the people who have died in the war there.

'Bring the hostages home now'

Volunteers at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale expect to finish the 10-year restoration by May. 

'It's just an ongoing series of challenges' 

Experts believe the reason for the drop in overdose deaths on Long Island is Narcan. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'This is everybody's problem' 

A second water main break in Baldwin since June on Winona Road has left residents concerned about the aging pipes underground.

Two water main breaks in four months a cause for concern?

Bella Trezza 17, died in a two-car crash in September. Trezza was remembered for her beautiful and caring spirit and saving three lives by donating her organs. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'It's just really heartbreaking'

  The veterinarian, Linda Pesek, 75, is facing animal abuse charges and authorities were removing animals, including birds, dogs and exotic species, from her home. 

'I've never seen a situation as horrendous'

Homepage Trending

Yankees in the playoffs

Mets in the playoffs

LI Votes 2024: Election news

Fall Fun Book

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

Newsday Investigation into school bus driver hiring ... Hempstead tax hike ... Mets lose Game 1 ... Yankees prep for Cleveland

Newsday Investigation into school bus driver hiring ... Mets lose Game 1 ... Yankees prep for Cleveland

Investigations - megaslot

Read Newsday to stay ahead of local investigations on Long Island. Newsday.com is the leading news source for Long Island & NYC.

Stay logged in.