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LI Teacher Says He Was Fired For 'Not Living A Catholic Lifestyle': PM
Also: Teen assaults officer: PD / High school student mourned / Man charged in sexual abuse of girl, 14: PD / Polar Plunge / New Year's baby

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LI Teacher Says He Was Fired For 'Not Living A Catholic Lifestyle'
Michael Califano, let go after photos surfaced of him kissing his boyfriend, said his focus is getting back to the Maria Regina School.
Find out what's happening in Wantagh-Seafordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The 17-year-old, who faces several charges, was taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said.
Find out what's happening in Wantagh-Seafordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Dylan Muccio died when his car overturned and rammed into a tree on Tuesday morning, the school confirmed.
The man had "inappropriate contact" with the teenager while driving her to and from school, police say.
The annual Polar Bear Plunge benefits food pantries.
Her father said they could hear hospital staff counting down to the new year as they were in the delivery room.
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