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Former Major League outfielder Rusty Torres had contact with thousands of young people in his role as a full-time baseball coach for the Town of Oyster Bay. Pollice say he abused an 8 year-old girl on two occasions in Plainview recently and fear more victims may be out there.

Ex-Yankee Torres Isn't Invited to Old-Timers' Game

Youth coach, accused of molesting child in Plainview, once appeared in annual tradition at Yankee Stadium.

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Boomer & Carton in Person in Old Bethpage Friday

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Last Chance: PJC to Hold Annual Picnic Sunday

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High Temps, Air Quality Issues Expected for Friday

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Bethpage State Park's famed Black Course.

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Bethpage Black Golf Course Worth Night in the Car

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Weather Alert: Second Heat Wave Striking Long Island

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LI Pols React to Health Care Ruling

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Stevie Nicks performs at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in the venue's final show of 2011.

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Stevie Nicks to Headline at Jones Beach Friday

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Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform

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