Nasssau Man Accused Of Abusing Two Students + Family Escapes Fire

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A teacher who was arrested for sexually abusing a student is now accused of having abused a second 11-year-old. A family of five escaped a serious fire. Find out what COVID-19 proof you need to attend events at Nassau Coliseum. And the cats rescued from the North Bellmore hoarder house need financial help.

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First, today's weather:

Windy with a shower or two. High: 67 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Five Towns:

1. News 12 Long Island has the story on how a family of five and a neighbor escaped a massive fire that damaged two homes in Massapequa. It happened at 3 a.m. on Baltimore Ave. early Saturday morning. (News 12)
2. News 12 also looks at the SPCA's pleas for donations after rescuing over 70 cats from a North Bellmore home. Dozens need homes and many need medical attention. (News 12)
3. Jerry Barmash writes about Nassau Coliseum's new COVID-19 health safety guidelines. Guests must show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 results to attend the Michael Buble concert on Oct. 15. (Patch)
4. A teacher who lives in Hicksville but works in New Jersey is accused of sexually assaulting two students, one 11 years old. The 68-year-old Apparao Sunkara was originally arrested in March and now new charges have been added. (Daily Voice)
5. The LI Herald reports that a Queens man was arrested for DWI in Inwood. Andrew A. Thomas caused a collision at the intersection of Sheridan and Bayswater boulevards on Friday evening. (LI Herald)

Today in Five Towns:

• Nassau County Police Department Faith & Blue event, 10 a.m. to noon, Congregation Beth Sholom, 390 Broadway, Lawrence

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• Ogden Elementary School in Valley Stream was named a PTA "School of Excellence," one of nine on Long Island. (Subscription: Newsday)

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