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Teen volunteers from local high schools are an important part of the program for children with special needs, as they helped the youngsters play basketball and meet new friends.

N. Bellmore SEPTA launches Special Olympics programs

Tim Flynn, of North Bellmore, said he thought there weren’t enough local sports programs for children with special needs like his 5-year-old son, Brody, who has cerebral palsy. Neighbor Lori Cohen, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/18/15

School board candidates are unopposed

Four incumbents and one newcomer are running for election to the Merricks’ school boards this year, and they are just about certain to win. All are running unopposed. more

5/13/15

George Haile, president of the North Merrick School District Board of Education, center, and Jonathan Butler, vice president of the school board, left, listened as David Feller, district superintendent, spoke at a board meeting this school year.

North Merrick to vote on schools budget

The budget for next school year would sustain funding for the district’s functions and programs, according to Superintendent David Feller. more

5/13/15

Voters back North Merrick Library budget

A strong majority of residents who voted on the North Merrick Public Library’s 2015-16 budget — more than 68 percent — supported the proposal, which will take effect July 1. more

5/7/15

School officials to lead forums on bond

North Merrick School District officials, including Superintendent David Feller and Facilities Director James Saitta, will give multiple public presentations in coming days on the district’s plans for a $14.65 million capital improvements bond. more

By Brian Racow | 4/29/15

Kathy Miller, manager of North Merrick’s Carefree Racquet Club, posed outside her club. She is the U.S. Tennis Association Eastern Section’s 2015 “Tennis Woman of the Year.”

USTA Eastern names ‘Tennis Woman of the Year’

Kathy Miller, a Merrick resident and manager of North Merrick’s Carefree Racquet Club, is the U.S. Tennis Association Eastern Section’s 2015 “Tennis Woman of the Year.” more

4/22/15

Parents and teachers took part in a rally against New York educational policies on March 27 in front of Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick.

Parents throw brake on state tests

Last week more than a thousand third- to eighth-grade students in the Merricks did not take state English Language Arts tests. more

By Brian Racow | 4/22/15

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Bishop Kellenberg recently announced the winners of their annual education contest.

Catholic group congratulates contest winners

A North Merrick-based Catholic organization recently congratulated local children for their outstanding contributions to an annual competition that is designed to celebrate the arts.The Catholic … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/9/15

Mark Schissler, North Bellmore’s assistant superintendent for business, right, explained the 2015-16 budget draft at a hearing at Newbridge Road Elementary School on March 31.

North Bellmore schools receive more state aid

Because the North Bellmore School District received more state aid than officials anticipated, they will not have to dig into reserve funds as much as they planned to in the first draft of the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/9/15

Bellmore-Merrick teachers and parents who took part in Paint Merrick Road Red for Public Ed to voice their concerns about the state of public education in New York and raise public awareness of changes made to the system.

Teachers, parents knock Cuomo at Merrick Road rally

The bleats of car horns blared through the air in front of Levy Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick last Friday afternoon — but not because of traffic. Drivers were honking at more than 100 … more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/6/15

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