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These Suffolk County Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes These Suffolk County Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes
These Suffolk County Schools Honored For Excellent Scholars, Athletes Just 35 high schools across Long Island were given a special designation for their stellar athletes who double as stellar academics. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association, or NYSPHSAA, announced its 2022-2023 “School of Distinction” list on Thursday, July 27. Out of all 84 schools given the award, 35 were from Long Island. In order to qualify, a high school must have 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for a “Scholar-Athlete team award,” which designates that the team’s average GPA is greater than or equal to a 90. The schools that made the cut from Suffolk C…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon Who Died At Age 49 Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon Who Died At Age 49
Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon Who Died At Age 49 A Long Island community is in mourning after losing a beloved music educator, friend, and mother. Deborah Stehlik, aged 49, of Babylon, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, according to her obituary. She was born and raised in Bethpage, where she spent the last 25 years leaving her mark on the community. Having received both her undergraduate and master's degrees in music education from CW Post Campus of Long Island University (now known as LIU Post), Deborah wore many hats as an educator. She taught all over Nassau County, including at Hofstra University (where she also received an ad…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
Former LI Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Student On School Trip, Police Say Former LI Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Student On School Trip, Police Say
Former LI Teacher Charged With Having Sex With Student On School Trip, Police Say A 28-year-old former Bethpage High School teacher who was fired after being arrested for having "sexually charged" text conversations with a student, has been charged for having sex with the student while on a school trip.  Joseph A. Gallagher, 28, of Smithtown, was arrested after Swatara Township Police on Friday, Oct. 4, in Pennsylvania, after police learned Gallagher had sex with a student who was in the area for a school trip, the department said. The former teacher had been arrested in June by Nassau County Police after school officials learned of ongoing “sexually charged text co…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Three Long Island HS Football Players Airlifted To Hospitals After Injuries In Games Three Long Island HS Football Players Airlifted To Hospitals After Injuries In Games
Three Long Island HS Football Players Airlifted To Hospitals After Injuries In Games Three junior varsity high school football players were hospitalized with injuries sustained in separate games on Long Island on Saturday, Sept. 14. Two Long Beach JV players are said to be in stable condition after colliding in a game at around 10:50 a.m. According to Nassau County Police, Fourth Precinct officers responded to the Long Beach High School located at 322 Lagoon Drive for two youths injured while playing football.  Upon arrival, police observed an injured 14-year-old boy who had collided with a 15-year-old player. The 14-year-old sustained a neck injury and was transporte…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say
Bethpage HS Teacher From Smithtown Engaged In Sexual Contact With Child, Police Say A 28-year-old Smithtown man has been charged with sexually abusing a juvenile girl while he worked as a teacher at Bethpage High School, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the school was notified of a possible incident and contacted police who conducted what they described as a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of Joseph Gallagher. Gallagher was charged with two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. He was arraigned on Wednesday, June 19 at First District Court, Hempstead. The Special Victims Squad requests anyone…

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by Joe Lombardi