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NY AG To Probe LI School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations NY AG To Probe LI School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations
NY AG To Probe LI School Amid Sexual Abuse, Misconduct Allegations New York’s top prosecutor will be launching a probe into a school district that has been plagued by allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct. On Long Island, at least five employees have been reassigned at the Babylon Union Free School District in Suffolk Count following “disturbing” allegations that were made regarding a teacher earlier this month. Earlier story - Five Employees At Long Island School District Reassigned Amid Sex Abuse Probe With allegations mounting, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an investigation into the allegations of widespread abuse and misc…

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Five Employees At Long Island School District Reassigned Amid Sex Abuse Probe Five Employees At Long Island School District Reassigned Amid Sex Abuse Probe
Five Employees At Long Island School District Reassigned Amid Sex Abuse Probe Multiple employees at a Long Island school district have been reassigned following allegations of alleged sexual abuse. In Suffolk County, at least five more employees have been reassigned at the Babylon Union Free School District following “disturbing” allegations that were made regarding a teacher earlier this month. Original story - 'Disturbing Allegations' Lead To Resignation Of High School Teacher In NY The announcement of the reassignments came after hundreds of students walked out on Tuesday, Nov. 16 to show support and solidarity for the alleged victims who have already come forwar…

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'Disturbing Allegations' Lead To Resignation Of Long Island HS Teacher 'Disturbing Allegations' Lead To Resignation Of Long Island HS Teacher
'Disturbing Allegations' Lead To Resignation Of Long Island HS Teacher A high school teacher in New York who had to be escorted out of class last week due to “disturbing allegations” is no longer working for the district on Long Island, officials announced. The Babylon Board of Education in Suffolk County announced that the unnamed school employee has resigned after reaching an agreement with the district, effective as of Monday, Nov. 8. Last week, the employee was “reassigned to home” amid an investigation into undisclosed allegations against him. His resignation was announced a week later on Tuesday, Nov. 2. According to the Board of Education, they cannot…

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COVID-19: Long Island High School Goes Remote After New Cases COVID-19: Long Island High School Goes Remote After New Cases
Covid-19: Long Island High School Goes Remote After New Cases A Long Island high school has switched to remote learning due to new cases of COVID-19. Babylon Junior-Senior High School has pivoted to full remote instruction for Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20.  Babylon Union Free School District Superintendent Linda Rozzi said that after two more positive cases of COVID were identified. Rozzi said a return to in-person instruction on Monday, Nov. 23 is anticipated, but further updates will be forthcoming. "This brings the school’s total to eight active cases, while also quarantining over 26 staff members and many more stude…

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COVID-19: New Positive Case Reported By Long Island School District COVID-19: New Positive Case Reported By Long Island School District
Covid-19: New Positive Case Reported By Long Island School District A new positive case of COVID-19 has been reported at a Long Island School District. The Babylon School District was notified on Friday, Sept. 18 that an individual at Babylon Junior-Senior High School has tested positive for COVID, Superintendent Linda Rozzi said in an email to the school community. "This individual has no ties to our other two buildings," Rozzi said. After learning of the positive case late Friday morning, the district transitioned in-person afternoon sessions to a virtual day of instruction for all students in grades 7-12.  The distric…

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