Pediatrician Accused Of 77 Molestation Cases + Child Care Costs

Happy Wednesday, people of Five Towns! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything going on around town today.

A disgraced pediatrician is being accused of molestation by 77 victims. Child care costs are higher than ever after the pandemic. And the mass vaccination site at Jones Beach is the next slated to shutter.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day with a high of 84 degrees.

Here are the top stories today in Five Towns:

1. In the market for a $5.75 million dollar home? This Woodmere Mediterranean-style home was built in 1878 but has been recently updated. The house has three stories, a large pool, and even a basketball court. (Long Island Press)
2. CBS New York looks at how child care costs have skyrocketed after the pandemic. A child care center in Valley Stream was one of many that had to raise prices. Child care can be more than college tuition for many parts of New York State. (CBS New York)
3. News 12 reports that the mass vaccination site at Jones Beach is next in line to close, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo shutters mass vaccination sites on Long Island. The site is scheduled to close on July 19. (New 12 Long Island)
4. Yancey Roy delves into the disturbing case of pediatrician Stuart Copperman. Seventy-seven women filed lawsuits against Copperman for abusing them before he lost his medical license in 2000. Nassau University Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, New York University Langone Hospital, and Northwell Health were also named in the suits. (Newsday)
5. Jeff Bessen has the story on a 1-year-old girl who was rescued by Nassau Police from a locked car in Atlantic Beach. (LI Herald)

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Today in Five Towns

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Five Towns Patch Notebook

• Nassau County, the Roosevelt Police Activity League (P.A.L), and Clarity Surgical are offering a series of tennis clinics at Centennial Park for ages six to 16 with basic to moderate level tennis skills for only $15. (Patch)
• Looking to add to your family? Local rescue groups have tons of kittens, puppies and older pets that need a home. (Patch)

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