Bay Shore schools spent over $600,000 defending sex abuse lawsuits
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The Bay Shore school district spent over $600,000 after it was accused of mishandling sexual abuse allegations against since-retired third-grade teacher Thomas Bernagozzi. Credit: Newsday Studio