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Photo Of Jones Beach After July 4th Sends Many Into Uproar

Also: Teacher accused of sexually abusing five children / 3 men rescued from overturned canoe / North Shore Farms set to open 7th LI store

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The State Of Jones Beach After July 4th Sends Many Into Uproar

The beach was strewn with trash from holiday beachgoers. See the photo that has angered thousands of Long Islanders.

LI Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing 5 Children

Police say an investigation began when complaints were received by the upstate summer camp where he was a counselor for 33 years.

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

Partier Was Too Drunk To Realize He'd Been Shot

The man saw he was bleeding from his abdomen, but was too drunk to care why. Police are investigating.

3 Men Rescued From Overturned Canoe In Long Island Sound

The three men were seen hanging onto their canoe that had overturned about 300 yards off shore on Friday afternoon, police say.

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

North Shore Farms Set To Open 7th Long island Store

The new supermarket opens its doors next week.

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