In North Bellmore, North Merrick elementary schools, students ‘go gold’ for pediatric cancer awareness day
A sea of gold and yellow adorned the elementary schools in the North Bellmore School District last week, as each marked another “Go Gold for Pediatric Cancer Day” — a campaign to support children battling cancer and to raise awareness about pediatric cancer.
Pep, performance and a big win for Calhoun
Sanford H. Calhoun High School celebrated its homecoming weekend with a 39-13 victory over Jericho High School during the Sept. 21 football game.
Fun times at the Bellmore Family Street Festival
The annual Bellmore Family Street Festival went off successfully this past weekend, with hundreds flocking to one of the biggest fall fairs on the South Shore of Nassau County. Hosted by the Chamber …
In Eisenhower Park, taking steps for Alzheimer’s awareness
Community members in Nassau County laced up their walking shoes last weekend to join the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America for its annual Alzheimer’s Walk in the Park, held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon in Eisenhower Park.
League of Women Voters hosts Electoral College discussion at Levittown library
The League of Women Voters of East Nassau hosted a presentation at the Levittown Public Library on Sept. 18 to educate voters about the Electoral College and its role in selecting presidents.
Bellmore-Merrick Board of Ed. charts ahead for new school year
The Bellmore-Merrick Board of Education welcomed students and staff, new and returning, for the 2024-25 school year at its first board meeting of the school year on Sept. 4 — one day after classes were back in session.
Mepham Pirates rule on the field, and in school spirit
Wellington C. Mepham High School celebrated its homecoming weekend with a 20-0 victory over Levittown’s MacArthur High School during the Sept. 14 football game.
Bellmore-Merrick's Extended School Year students shine on stage during annual production
Every summer, students in the Extended School Year program in the Bellmore-Merrick Central School District, put on “play” — but with a unique twist.
Tree planting is first of its kinds with Bellmore-Merrick school district
Students, educators and environmentalists gathered on Aug. 14 to plant 22 trees at the Merrick Avenue Middle School before classes are back in session, in just a few weeks.
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A holiday that we should never take for granted
July Fourth is a holiday that truly deserves to be celebrated by all Americans. The bottom line is that July 4, 1776 began the daring experiment that led to the formation of the greatest nation in the history of the world, which has produced more opportunity and more freedoms for more types of people than ever thought imaginable.
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The best of times, the worst of times for women
The New York Times ran a story last week, “The Power (and Relief) of a Smaller Bosom,” reporting that the number of women seeking breast-reduction surgery has increased, especially among those under 30. Why are more and more young girls choosing surgery?
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America’s support of Israel is vital — now more than ever
Last Oct. 7, Israel was plunged into a crisis that has demanded both our attention and our action. As a rabbi and a proud Zionist, I’ve traveled to Israel twice since that tragic day — once to volunteer, and once to witness the devastation firsthand.