A civil rights lawsuit from a gay teacher who alleges he was illegally fired from Maria Regina School in Seaford can continue after the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the school withdrew a motion ...

SEAFORD, Nassau County (WABC) -- Parents and students on Long Island rallied in support of a beloved teacher who says he was fired from his job for being gay. Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher ...

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. -- A respected Catholic school teacher has lost his job in what parents are calling an act of discrimination. Now, they're demanding the diocese reconsider. In front of the ...

In a shocking turn of events, Michael Califano, a 26-year-old third-grade teacher, has been fired from his position at Maria Regina Catholic School in Seaford, Long Island. The termination came after ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Nassau County police officers line up outside at Maria Regina Roman Catholic Church in Seaford Thursday to pay final respects to fallen Highway Patrol Officer Michael Califano. Rashed Mian/Long Island ...

For Rancho Palos Verdes resident Frank Califano, a native of the city’s east side and an associate principal at Miraleste Intermediate School for eight years, leaving behind the friendly confines of ...