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Fired gay teacher settles lawsuit with Catholic Diocese
A teacher who says he was fired from a Catholic school in Nassau County for being gay has agreed to settle his federal lawsuit.Michael Califano says he was fired from his third-grade teaching job at Maria Regina School in Seaford in 2021.The firing came after pictures of him kissing his longtime boyfriend were shared with church leadership.The move prompted backlash from supporters in the community.The lawsuit targeted the Diocese of Rockville Centre.Details on the settlement have not been made public.ALSO READ | Sam Champion shares his skin cancer treatment journeySam Champion discusses the treatment he got for his skin cancer and prevention methods people can take to protect themselves.----------* More Long Island news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
43-year-old man stabbed multiple times in Jamaica, Queens; police searching for attacker
An investigation is underway after a 43-year-old man was stabbed several times by another man in Jamaica, Queens on Wednesday.The attack happened around 11 a.m. at the intersection of 148th Street and Lowe Court, a residential block just around the corner from Jamaica Station.Police say the 43-year-old victim had just dropped off a family member at an appointment and was waiting in his car, when he was approached by a man who asked for a cigarette.Freddy, the superintendent at a nearby building, told Eyewitness News what happened after the victim said no."This guy, I watched him four times go back...
New poll suggests Democrats could flip 2 Congressional seats on Long Island
Election Day is two weeks away and a Siena poll has found Democrats could flip two seats on Long Island.Democrat and former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen is challenging freshman Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito in an intense foreseen rematch in Nassau County in the 4th Congressional district - in what could be the most controversial race on Long Island.Control of Congress is up for grabs. Two years ago, all four Long Island Congressional districts were flipped red - giving Republicans control of the House. Today, they hold a narrow lead with an eight-seat advantage, prompting many swing seats across the...
9/11 Hospital Ship Sits Abandoned in the Hudson Valley
The Lila Acheson Wallace, "the Floating Hospital" sits deteriorating in Kingston, NY. I rememember sitting out at a restaurant over the summer in Kingston and looking out at the water and seeing a large ship that had seeemd to be abandoned and was looking a little worse for wear. I didnt know anything about it or think much about after that day, and then I was sent some photos by a co-worker that developed into a bit a of research.
What happens if my official NYC compost bin is stolen?
Residents of the five boroughs must now put their organic compost at the curb in a separate bin for collection. The Sanitation Department has offered New Yorkers free bins for their compost. Other official bins are available for purchase from an approved vendor. If you purchase a product or register...
Community raises concerns about illegal drug sales at Queens convenience store
WOODSIDE, Queens (PIX11) — Community members in Woodside and Sunnyside say they are fed up with alleged drug sales going on 24 hours a day at the Green Point Convenience Corp store on Greenpoint Avenue. PIX11’s camera captured multiple people walking up to a rolled-down metal gate and someone inside passing items through small cut-out […]
State jobs in NYC and Long Island offer competitive wages and many benefits
The New York State is hiring for over 400 positions across various departments, with starting salaries ranging from $43,000 to $82,000 and generous benefits including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
Breanna Stewart now has signature title that stands above the rest
Breanna Stewart has won at every level, all around the world. In college, at UConn, where she won four national championships and was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament on all four occasions. On the global stage, where she won her third Olympic gold medal this summer in Paris and has won three FIBA World Cups with Team USA. In overseas pro competition, where her teams twice won the prestigious EuroLeague championship. And in the world’s best league, the WNBA, where she is now a three-time champion after she led the Liberty — a marquee original franchise in her home state —...
Fundraiser for new treatment planned for Investigator Theetge
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — A fundraiser put on by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to support Investigator Michael Theetge as he plans to receive more treatment in New York City. A Facebook post by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, says Investigator Theetge will receive treatment in New York City related to the traumatic […]
36-year-old woman on bike struck, killed by vehicle wanted in Astoria burglary
A bicyclist was fatally struck by a pickup truck that police previously attempted to pull over for a burglary in the Astoria section of Queens.The victim was struck by a black truck at the intersection of 37th Street and 34th Avenue at around 11:05 p.m. Tuesday.Surveillance video showed the 36-year-old cyclist approach the intersection as the truck raced through -- sending the victim and her bike into the air and landing on a nearby parked car.A witness who was walking his dog moments before the crash said it happened so quickly."Just shock...the lady didn't even make a sound, she just...
Brooklyn Man Admits to Child Sex Trafficking in NJ
NEWARK, NJ — Soauib Butcher, a 30-year-old Brooklyn resident, admitted to participating in a conspiracy to commit child sex trafficking, as announced today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Butcher's plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz in Newark federal court, where he faces a potential life sentence.
Woman killed in hit-and-run during police pursuit in Queens: NYPD
ASTORIA, Queens (PIX11) – A woman was killed when she was hit by a pickup truck driver who was fleeing police in Queens late Tuesday night, according to the NYPD. A witness called 911 to report they saw three men burglarizing a house on Crescent Street in Astoria just before 11 p.m., police said. Officers […]
Search for suspect who kissed, vandalized statue at church in East Flatbush
Police are looking for the vandal behind a suspected hate crime at a church in Brooklyn.Authorities say a man broke a 100-year-old statue at St. Therese of Lisieux Church on Avenue D in East Flatbush early Tuesday morning.The statue was renovated just several months ago. Father Liju Augustine said he also upgraded the security system when he started there about a year ago.Augustine said a groundskeeper discovered the damage after a morning mass and the surveillance video laid out exactly what happened."It's almost like that we are in that realm and talking to that person, 'hey, hey, don't do that,...
Man fatally shot on Brooklyn block where ex-con was slain last month
A 25-year-old man was fatally shot in the head early Wednesday on the same Brooklyn block where an ex-con was gunned down just last month, police said. The newest victim was shot outside an apartment building on St. Johns Place near Schenectady Ave. in Crown Heights just before 5 a.m. Medics rushed him to Kings County Hospital, but he couldn’t be saved. The victim’s name was not immediately ...
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