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Employee, 51, At LI Group Home Charged With Raping Teen: PD | Patch PM

Also: Deadly bus crash / Oheka Castle lauded / Teacher suspended after video: district / $486M pavilion / Probation for ex-legislator: DA

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Employee, 51, At LI Teen Group Home Charged With Raping Girl, 16: PD

The incidents took place over several months, police say.

Find out what's happening in Riverheadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

2 Dead, Including Band Director, In Farmingdale HS Band Bus Crash

Five were critically injured. The bus, carrying the marching band, was on its way to band camp in Pennsylvania.

Find out what's happening in Riverheadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

LI's Oheka Castle Named 3rd Most Beautiful Home In The World: 'We're Honored,' Family Says

The study looked at how many people who called venues "beautiful" in reviews. Oheka Castle was also recognized as an "Instagrammable" home

LI Middle School Teacher Suspended Due To 'Disturbing' Video: District

The Herricks Board of Education is expected to hold a meeting on Thursday evening.

South Shore University Hospital Breaks Ground On $486M Pavilion

The 190,000 square-foot pavilion accommodate up to 90 private patient rooms, and more.

Probation For LI Lawmaker Who Tried To Trade Drugs For Sex: DA

He served 6 months in jail, completed 480 hours of community service, voluntarily suspended his medical license, and can't prescribe: DA

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