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Immediate care by orthopedic experts, now open

Until recently, a sudden trauma to a bone, joint or muscle meant unnecessary hours of waiting in an emergency room, and a temporary fix until seeing your orthopedist. Specialists at the Central Orthopedic Group saw the need for a viable alternative . . . more

By Teri Ann Loeser | 5/23/19

Mark Steinberg, president of the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers and a teacher for 35 years, will retire next month.

Mark Steinberg, Bellmore-Merrick teachers union president, to retire

Regardless of what Mark Steinberg taught in his science classes, he hopes his students left with a lasting, positive feeling. He affectionately refers to his classroom as “Steinberg’s World,” … more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/23/19

Teachers union president to retire

Regardless of what Mark Steinberg taught in his science classes, he hopes his students left with a lasting, positive feeling. He affectionately refers to his classroom as “Steinberg’s World,” through which hundreds of middle-schoolers have passed during his 35-year career. more

By Andrew Garcia | 5/23/19

The John F. Kennedy Northwell SPARK! team that visited Glen Cove Hospital took first place in the poster competition: Jake Levine, far left, Randi Finkelstein, Ashley Camisso, Lauren Rhakimov and Pierce Infuso.

Central District sparks a first-place STEM win

The John F. Kennedy High School team has earned first place in one of Northwell Health’s annual SPARK! Challenge awards. Students from across Long Island competed in the event, with presentation projects covering several hands-on field experiences in Northwell hospitals. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/18/19

Longtime Kennedy Principal Lorraine Poppe dies

Lorraine Poppe, a beloved and transformational educator for 44 years, died on Tuesday after a long period of declining health. more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/17/19

Kate Freeman, near right, pictured last year, led a breakdown of the proposed 2019-20 district budget at this month’s board of education meeting. Superintendent John DeTommaso, far right, said he was excited about some of the district’s new programs.

With state aid flat, school heads propose small tax-levy increase

Residents will cast their votes on the 2019-20 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District budget on May 21. The $163 million spending plan calls for a 2.17 percent tax-levy increase — smaller than last year’s 2.65 percent hike. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/11/19

Is it worthwhile to have my dog’s urine checked?

Yes, it is actually very good to have your dog’s or cat’s urine checked regularly. By checking the urine during yearly checkups it will help your veterinarian screen for urinary tract … more

Central Veterinary Associates | 6/1/18

Silvia Finkelstein, director of immigrant affairs for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, talked about the rising fear of law enforcement among immigrants at a conference in Oceanside earlier this year.

TPS termination erodes immigrants’ trust

Elise Damas, director of the Pathway to Citizenship Long Island Program at the Central American Refugee Center in Hempstead, says she is really worried about the possible end to the Temporary Protected Status program for El Salvadorans, Hondurans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Guatemalans because it could lead to a rise in crime. more

By Ronny Reyes | 4/12/18

What should I keep my pet away from on Easter?

Easter is a fun holiday. But we want it to be fun for our pets as well. If you have a mischievous pet you will definitely want to make sure your party is pet proofed. Chocolate is toxic for pets. … more

Central Veterinary Associates | 3/23/18

Dozens of students walked out of class at Kennedy High School in Bellmore on March 14 to remember the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and to call for stricter gun controls.

Bellmore-Merrick students join nationwide walkout movement to protest gun violence

Students in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District walked out of school, along with other students nationwide, on Wednesday, to protest gun violence and call for stricter gun laws. more

By Scott Brinton and Erik Hawkins | 3/14/18