Accusers, former staff say Bay Shore ignored complaints about Thomas Bernagozzi
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Victims who say they were abused by former Bay Shore teacher Thomas Bernagozzi say the district ignored their complaints. Now the community is demanding accountability. NewsdayTV’s Macy Egeland reports. Credit: Newsday Staff; Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Islip Bulletin; Jim Peppler; Joseph D. Sullivan; James Carbone