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Ex-Long Island Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Students Photographed Third Victim, DA Says Ex-Long Island Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Students Photographed Third Victim, DA Says
Ex-Long Island Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Students Photographed Third Victim, DA Says A retired elementary school teacher on Long Island charged with sexually abusing two of his students is now accused of harming a third student. Thomas Bernagozzi, age 75, of Babylon, was arrested on sex crimes charges in December 2023 after an investigation by Suffolk County Police found that he sexually abused two male students between the 1980s and early 2000s while teaching third grade in the Bay Shore School District. At the time of the alleged abuse, the boys were third-grade students at Gardiner Manor Elementary School and Mary G. Clarkson Elementary School.  Bernagozzi taught a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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New Update: Dozens Of Students Accuse 'Revered' Former LI Teacher Of Sexual Abuse, DA Says New Update: Dozens Of Students Accuse 'Revered' Former LI Teacher Of Sexual Abuse, DA Says
New Update: Dozens Of Students Accuse 'Revered' Former LI Teacher Of Sexual Abuse, DA Says This story has been updated. Dozens of former students have accused a retired elementary school teacher on Long Island of sexual abuse dating back decades. Thomas Bernagozzi, age 75, of Babylon, was arrested on sex crimes charges Thursday, Dec. 21, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police. Prosecutors said Bernagozzi, who taught in the Bay Shore School District, sexually abused two male students between the late 1980s and early 2000s. He was charged with one count of course of sexual conduct against a child and one count of sodomy, both violent felonies. At the time of the all…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
'Touched The Lives Of Many': Long Island Elementary School Teacher Dies 'Touched The Lives Of Many': Long Island Elementary School Teacher Dies
'Touched The Lives Of Many': Long Island Elementary School Teacher Dies An elementary school teacher who was a part of the district for 22 years has died, school officials announced. Heather D’Antoni, a teacher at Gardiner Manor Elementary School in Bay Shore, died on the weekend of November 11, according to Bay Shore Schools Superintendent Steven J. Maloney. The district made the announcement “with great sadness” on Monday, Nov. 13. It has not been revealed how she died. “Ms. D’Antoni touched the lives of the many students who sat in her classroom,” Maloney wrote. “I have heard reflections from teachers, administrators, and support staff, that make clear …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Parking Lot Of Long Island School Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Parking Lot Of Long Island School
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash In Parking Lot Of Long Island School A man who crashed his motorcycle in the parking lot of a Long Island school Sunday, April 24, has died from his injuries, police said. In a statement released Tuesday, April 26, Suffolk County Police said Victor Nigro, age 65, of Bay Shore, succumbed to his injuries. Nigro was seriously injured when he lost control and wrecked his bike in the parking lot of Gardiner Manor Elementary School on Wohseepee Drive, police said. He was taken to South Shore University Hospital with what were initially described as serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Suffolk County Police are asking anyone…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured After Crash In Parking Lot At Long Island School Man Seriously Injured After Crash In Parking Lot At Long Island School
Man Seriously Injured After Crash In Parking Lot At Long Island School A Long Island man is recovering after crashing his motorcycle at an elementary school, police said. The incident happened in Bay Shore at around 2:45 p.m.  Sunday, April 24. Victor Nigro, age 65, of Bay Shore, was riding the motorcycle in the parking lot of Gardiner Manor Elementary School on Wohseepee Drivewhen he lost control and crashed, Suffolk County Police said. Nigro was taken to South Shore University Hospital and treated for serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Suffolk County police are asking anyone with information on the crash to call the SCPD Third Sq…

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by Michael Mashburn