LI Teacher Charged With Raping Student: Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Long Island Teacher Charged With Rape Of Ex-Student: Police

A Babylon High School teacher was charged with engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor, 15; he was 38, police say.

LI Leaders Call For Shutdown Of Russian Estate

Amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Long Island leaders say they want to kick Russian diplomats out of an estate.

Long Beach Wrestler Takes State Title; Inspires With Life Story

Dunia Sibomana won the 102-pound New York State championship spot, eight years after surviving a near-fatal childhood chimpanzee attack.

NY's New School Mask-Optional Policy Has Fine Print

The new policy has some information you need to know.

Long Island Rally For Ukraine: 'Glory To Our Heroes'

A rally for Ukraine on Long Island brought out a crowd Monday, holding signs and pledging solidarity after a Russian invasion.

2 Men Impersonated Police Officers In Suffolk: SCPD

The men pretended to be undercover cops and were thwarted by a man they tried to trick, police say.

Where To Celebrate This St. Patrick's Season

Many celebrations are back on for the first time since 2019.

Also worth a read:

• LI Company Facing Major Fines After Employee's Fatal Fall
• Billy Joel Pledges $1.5M To LI High School For The Arts
• Cop Injured After DWI Driver Crashes Into Police Car: PD
• Dog Who Spent 890 Days In Shelter Finds Forever Home
• Man With Knife Shot By Police During Domestic Dispute: NYSP
• 'Zoom Bombing' At Town Meeting Had 'Disturbing' Images, Video
• Lindenhurst Ukrainian Church To Hold Donation Drive For Refugees
• Gun Collection Launched To Help Ukraine
• 'The Godfather' Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Ties To LI
• North Fork Roadhouse Closes, Property On Market For $4.5M
• Man Charged With Criminal Sex Act With Child Under 13: Police
• Nassau Leg. Solages Makes Bid For Congress