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In today's newsletter:

  • Former Bay Shore High student sues district over alleged teacher abuse
  • See how Bay Shore Senior High stacks up in new state rankings
  • How worried should Bay Shore residents be about West Nile now?

Also on today's calendar: Chris Ruggiero in Concert with The American Bombshells in East Islip and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bay Shore Student Says Teacher Sexually Abused Her; District Had Prior Warnings: Lawsuit (patch.com) — Bay Shore residents are learning about a new lawsuit from a former Bay Shore High School student who says she was groomed and sexually abused by an art teacher in 2025. The suit claims district officials had prior complaints and warning signs about the teacher's conduct but failed to protect her, while the superintendent says the district acted immediately once notified and cooperated with police.
   

2. New Ranking Of Long Island's Top 15 Public High Schools Released By U.S. News (patch.com) — Bay Shore Senior High School in Bay Shore earned a spot among Long Island's top public high schools, ranking 38th in New York and 3,689th nationally in U.S. News' latest list. The rankings weigh test performance, graduation rates, AP and IB participation, and how well schools serve underserved students.
   

3. Mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus (trihamletnews.com) — Health officials have confirmed a mosquito sample from Bay Shore tested positive for West Nile virus, part of a wider uptick across Suffolk County. While no human cases have been reported, residents are urged to avoid mosquito bites, report dead birds, and call county hotlines with mosquito problems.
   

4. Brentwood Father Of Two Shattered Leg In LI Car Crash That Killed Co-Worker, Family Says (dailyvoice.com) — A Bay Shore man was among those injured in a serious Nesconset crash that killed one worker and left another with a shattered leg, relatives say. The injured Brentwood father of two faces a long recovery, and families have launched fundraisers to help cover expenses.
   

5. Long Island gets new professional soccer team, set to debut in 2028 (news12.com) — A new professional soccer club, USL Long Island, will begin play in 2028 at Hofstra's Shuart Stadium, giving Bay Shore players and fans a nearby team to follow. Bay Shore teen AJ Canales says the launch gives local kids a new goal to chase and a pro pathway to dream about.
   

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