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Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt died suddenly last week from a heart attack he suffered in the legislative offices.

Mangano calls for special election to replace majority leader

A special election to replace Nassau County Legislator Peter Schmitt will be held on Election Day, Nov. 6. Schmitt, the Legislature’s majority leader and presiding officer, who represented the 12th District since 1995, died suddenly of a heart attack on Oct. 3. He was 62. more

By David Weingrad | 10/11/12

Temple Beth Am of Merrick-Bellmore recently marked Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Torah, Judaism’s most sacred text, which contains the five books of Moses and is the source of the Ten Commandments. Above, Rabbi Ronald Brown, eighth from left, and congregants gathered after dancing and marching with Torahs in hand around the synagogue.

Temple Beth Am celebrates Simchat Torah

Temple Beth Am of Merrick-Bellmore recently celebrated Simchat Torah, a festival marking the completion of the annual Torah-reading cycle. The Torah, Judaism’s most sacred text, contains the five books of Moses and is the source of the Ten Commandments. Simchat Torah means “rejoicing in the Torah.” more

By David Weingrad | 10/10/12

Calhoun senior Gianna Saladino had her face painted by Despina Psyllis during Calhoun Colt Fest 2012.

Calhoun Colts celebrate at Homecoming

Calhoun High School put on a “Colt Fest” for its Homecoming weekend, and students were the stars of the show. more

By David Weingrad | 10/5/12

The North Merrick Fire Department is having ramps installed in the front and back of its firehouse on Camp Avenue.

N. Merrick F.D. takes on repair project

The North Merrick Fire Department is having two new ramps installed at its firehouse on Camp Avenue. more

By David Weingrad | 10/4/12

Calhoun High School senior Michael Kotowski led the football team as they pumped up the crowd at the rally.

Calhoun kicks off Homecoming with rally

It was Calhoun High School’s turn to celebrate as the school opened up its Homecoming weekend with a pep rally on Friday, Sept. 29. more

By David Weingrad | 10/4/12

State rewards Bellmore-Merrick schools

Eight Bellmore and Merrick schools were commended for academic excellence recently, receiving Reward School status from the New York State Department of Education, district officials said. more

By Julie Mansmann, jmansmann@liherald.com | 9/28/12

Herald reporter David Weingrad ran with the Grand Avenue Middle School cross-country team recently to explore the question of how to keep young people interested in athletics throughout their lives.

Running for a lifetime: Herald staffer looks at how to stay fit beyond middle school

I ran track as an eighth-grader at Grand Avenue Middle School in Bellmore in 2001. I wasn’t a star, but I stuck it out through the spring season and learned how to stay fit for life. I was 14 years old. more

By David Weingrad | 9/26/12

The Dakota Design Center in Merrick held its “Pinkout” event last Friday to raise breast-cancer awareness throughout the community. A fashion show, above, was a highlight of the evening.

Design center puts on a ‘Pinkout’ to raise awareness

To raise breast-cancer awareness throughout the community, the Dakota Design Center in Merrick kicked off its “Pinkout” event at its Merrick Road showroom last Friday. more

By David Weingrad | 9/25/12

Mepham High School students, teachers, administrators and alumni celebrated last weekend as the school held a pep rally, carnival and Homecoming parade. Hundreds attended the festivities, as this year marks the school’s 75th anniversary. To top it all off, the Mepham football team, shown entering the field on Saturday, defeated crosstown rival Kennedy High School 27-7.

Mepham throws a party at Homecoming

Mepham High School’s Homecoming parade carried extra significance this year, as the school is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and to help mark the occasion, Mepham added a daylong carnival to its Homecoming festivities on Saturday. more

By David Weingrad | 9/19/12

A Mepham wrestling squad team photo of years past.

Celebrating 75 years of Mepham sports

At Mepham High School’s entrance, across from the gymnasium, there is a trophy case devoted to the school’s athletic program. It’s full of trophies, some dating back to 1938. more

By David Weingrad | 9/12/12

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